PfSense vs Draytek Vigor 3300V

teleweb · Nov 22, 2007, 1:19 AM

How does pfSense compare to a multi-WAN router like the Draytek Vigor3300V ?

The Vigor 3300V has load balancing for 4 WAN ports, IPsec, etc… and the VoIP options are a nice bonus.

But what about features?
Are there important things that pfSense has but the 3300V doesn't?
(or the other way around)

My main interests are:

Best possible QoS for VoIP-over-IP telephony
Load balancing / Failover for 4 WAN links (1 cable + 3 DSL)
Redundant setup with 2 routers
IPSec Connection to a bunch of Windows 2003/2008 servers hosted at a remote site

Thanks!

GruensFroeschli · Nov 22, 2007, 1:15 AM

Why dont you take a look at the feature list and compare them?

You could post the differences/advantages here.

teleweb · Nov 22, 2007, 1:22 AM

I just updated my message to list the most important things that I'm looking for.
Just by looking at the feature list they both look good, so I am looking for some advice from people who have experience with these features or possibly with the Draytek device itself…

Thanks again.

mrsense · Nov 22, 2007, 1:53 AM

If they both look good pick the cheaper one…
Seriously though pfsense is work in progress and some features work better than other so I recommend you try and see for yourself if it fits your needs. Regarding your inquiry, IIRC, pfsense will not do QOS and load balance at the same time.

teleweb · Nov 22, 2007, 2:25 PM

Can anybody please confirm whether it is indeed impossible to combine QoS and load balancing with pfSense?

GruensFroeschli · Nov 22, 2007, 2:28 PM

Really. Read the forum.
There are lot's of posts about this one. (no it's not possible)