Best Router PC for $300?

[cg50000p]

Hey guys,

Total newb here and looking to get a firewall router appliance that I can install pfsense on and learn over time.

My home network is pretty small but I want to invest in something nice, stable, fast and scalable.

I have a 2GBe Arris S33 cable modem and 1 PC with a 10GB capable Ethernet card.

I have a 16 port, 1GB hardware switch that connects all my other PCs and a few other things running 1Gb connections.

Is this a good option or is it overkill or too little for the job? (see screenshot)

Any concerns about buying something this from China via Ali Express?

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[rcoleman-netgate]

@cg50000p said in Best Router PC for $300?:

Any concerns about buying something this from China via Ali Express?

Yes. All of the concerns. Also pfSense CE 2.6-RELEASE does not support the I226 chipset. That will come in 2.7-RELEASE (which is in development at this time).

[JimBob Indiana]

@cg50000p Available on Amazon now. 2.7 is fairly solid. I have no problems using it with i-225’s and would assume i-226’s are fine.