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      Kalt Wulx
      last edited by rcoleman-netgate

      Thanks Ryan and Steve, I will follow your advice; looking for a Intel based NIC, I found this: https://www.amazon.com.mx/Intel-Tarjeta-Server-Adapter-PCI-EX4/dp/B00DOEGBGG/ref=sr_1_11

      I think is good enough.

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        rcoleman-netgate Netgate @Kalt Wulx
        last edited by

        @kalt-wulx I would steer clear of that specific listing... the specs are all over the place not related to a NIC:
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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
          last edited by

          Ha. Yeah that's.... interesting!

          But in general I would expect an Intel PRO/1000PT NIC to work well.

          Steve

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            Kalt Wulx @rcoleman-netgate
            last edited by

            @rcoleman-netgate Ops, bad link. This is the good one:https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Adaptador-Intel-servidor-doble-puerto/dp/B000BMZHX2/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=N0VBU5L7HQ5H&keywords=intel+network+card+pro+1000+pt+dual+port&qid=1666630903&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjE3IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=intel+tarjeta+de+red+pro+1000+pt+dual+port%2Caps%2C595&sr=8-2

            But some comments give me a bad feeling. Do you know a specific model of dual port?
            Thanks for helping! :)

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              Almost any Intel based Gigabit NIC will work fine.

              The only one I know for sure will work, because I have it here and have tested it myself, is this:
              https://shop.netgate.com/collections/expansion-cards/products/4port-1gbs-expansion-card
              We don't currently ship a 2 port Gigabit card.

              Steve

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                Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
                last edited by

                Thanks, I think i'm ready to find the good one. I send you a big hug guys!

                See ya!

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                • bingo600B
                  bingo600 @Kalt Wulx
                  last edited by bingo600

                  @kalt-wulx

                  I'd have a look at ebay (EU) , and go for a used i340-T4
                  New cards are mostly Fakes

                  Intel i340-T4 4 x 1Gbit
                  https://www.ebay.de/itm/185568214786
                  https://www.ebay.de/itm/403916050186

                  Bid - No shipping specified -
                  https://www.ebay.de/itm/275503805738

                  Make sure your PCI interface fits the card you buy.

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                    Kalt Wulx @bingo600
                    last edited by Kalt Wulx

                    Guys, I'm seriously thinking on 4100 base or This gabinete with 6 nics

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                    • stephenw10S
                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by

                      Well obviously I'm biased. 😉

                      I would always choose the 4100 there.

                      What is your WAN connection speed at that location?

                      Steve

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                        Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
                        last edited by

                        @stephenw10 jeje I know, in my location i've got two wan connection, 10Mb (download)/1Mb(upload) each one. I think the 4100 is enough for a small business office, 2 Ricoh printers, 2 Ubiquiti Nano AP, 20 workstations, someones via LAN anothers by WLAN.

                        The traffic is to a bank's site mainly and Gmail/Outlook via Web browser.
                        Ocasionally for listen/watch a video in youtube.

                        I was planning using a multi-wan configuration, the load balancing and failover, pfblocker, maybe a squid proxy for caching? I was thinking use too CoDel because I've a low upload bandwith. Maybe some trafic shaper rules for ip based.

                        My first idea was use a custom hardware but I'm a nob 👶 , maybe the 4100 can be a good option for my context.

                        What do you think? Is the 4100 a good option?

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                        • stephenw10S
                          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                          last edited by

                          Yes, the 4100 would no problem at all with that sort of bandwidth. You could do whatever you want with that.

                          Steve

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                            Kalt Wulx @stephenw10
                            last edited by

                            @stephenw10 thanks I really appreciate your help 😊 .

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