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      rabbyweb
      last edited by

      thanks for advice wallabybob
      can I have model for VLAN capable switch
      please give me whole configuration which I need for my project.

      I hove in Bangladesh will be more economical
      coz In Bangladesh doesn't have any vat/tax in Computer/computer hardware.

      Thanks

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        wallabybob
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        @rabbyweb:

        please give me whole configuration which I need for my project.

        I don't know enough about your environment to do that.

        Multiport LAN cards can sometimes be purchased on eBay. For new multiport LAN cards see http://www.soekris.com, LAN16x1 and LAN1741.

        The Netgear GS108T is an 8 port VLAN capable switch that seems well regarded in the forums.

        The Mikrotik RB250GS is an economical 5 port VLAN capable switch.

        The TP-Link TL-SL2210WEB and TL-SG3210 are both VLAN capable. I have good results from an HP/Procurve 1700-8G which seems to be no longer available new.

        Some companies use different model numbers in different countries so you should check the details with the suppliers. In particular, model numbers that resemble those quoted might not have VLAN support. A good starting point could be to ask about managed switches with support for IEEE 802.11Q VLANs.

        Growing bandwidth by adding 1Mbps ADSL links doesn't seem very scalable. For the future it might be worth talking with your bandwidth provider about using wireless links. Ubiquity (http://www.ubnt.com), Microtik (http://www.mikrotik.com) and others sell wireless gear claimed to be capable of 10s of megabits per second over 10s of kilometres for under a couple of hundred dollars an end.

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          rabbyweb
          last edited by

          Hi,
          I have Mikrotik RB750, Can I use it for my this operation.
          and
          I have a chines laptop with
          CPU: Intel Atom D425 1.80 GHz
          Memory: 1GB DDR3
          one lan
          another one lan on USB.

          this laptop will be comfortable with pfsense.
          or  May I use VMware.
          thanks

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          • stephenw10S
            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            @rabbyweb:

            I have Mikrotik RB750, Can I use it for my this operation.

            Probably but it will require some complex configuring to make it function as a switch with vlans. Also it only has 5 ports so you will only be able to have 4 WAN interfaces. A real vlan capable switch with 16 ports would be much better. Something like a Netgear GS116E or GS116T.

            @rabbyweb:

            I have a chines laptop with
            CPU: Intel Atom D425 1.80 GHz
            Memory: 1GB DDR3
            one lan
            another one lan on USB.

            this laptop will be comfortable with pfsense.
            or  May I use VMware.
            thanks

            It will probably work fine, most Atom systems do. What LAN interface does it use?

            Steve

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              rabbyweb
              last edited by

              LAN interface: Realtel PCIe FE

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              • stephenw10S
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                last edited by

                The exact chip number would give us a better idea. It will probably work but 10/100 Realtek NICs do not have a good reputation under FreeBSD, and hence pfSense.

                Steve

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                  rabbyweb
                  last edited by

                  Hi I have a old desktop
                  Intel Chips 865
                  P4 pin 2.4ghz
                  ram 512 DDR
                  HDD 40gb
                  Lan Realtek RT8139

                  Can I use this for pfsense.

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                    last edited by

                    Yes that will work equally well. It will use a lot more power though.  ;)
                    The 8139 is definitely supported but has an equally bad reputation. If you have any choice you should try to use Intel NICs.

                    Steve

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                      rabbyweb
                      last edited by

                      I need good work without bad reputation.
                      Can I have Intel NICs model.
                      Also if you recommend motherboard, CPU, without bad reputation.
                      It'll be best suggestion for me.

                      Thanks

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                      • stephenw10S
                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by

                        A lot of people are using Realtek 8139 NICs with no problems at all.
                        Try using the hardware you already have to test your setup. Don't spend money before you have to.

                        Steve

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                          rabbyweb
                          last edited by

                          Thanks a lot,
                          I'm trying to find  Netgear GS116E for Vlan.
                          But In my location available TRENDnet product.
                          In case If I fail to find Netgear, Then can I try
                          TRENDnet Product, For that can I have the model
                          for TRENDnet 16 port which capable vlan and will
                          work on pfsense.

                          I found TRENDnet  TEG-S160TX.
                          will it work?

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                          • stephenw10S
                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                            last edited by

                            No.
                            The TEG-S160TX is an unmanaged switch. It doesn't support VLAN tagging/untagging.
                            You need a managed switch so that you can configure it for 10 VLANs. The TEG-160WS is such a switch but it has GBIC slots that you don't need.

                            Steve

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                              rabbyweb
                              last edited by

                              How many Lan card I need in the desktop.
                              Or can I have the design, How it'll connect with Netgear GS116E

                              Thanks

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                              • stephenw10S
                                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                last edited by

                                You only need one NIC in the desktop, all your other interfaces become VLAN ports on the switch.
                                This is known as a 'router on a stick' config.
                                http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-armed_router

                                Steve

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                                  rabbyweb
                                  last edited by

                                  Intel Chips 865
                                  P4 pin 2.4ghz
                                  ram 512 DDR
                                  HDD 40gb
                                  Lan Realtek RT8139

                                  Which PFsense need to download  from download link

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                                  • stephenw10S
                                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                    last edited by

                                    For a full install, from CD to the harddrive, you need the i386 ISO. I don't know which mirror is best for you, Italy perhaps.  :-
                                    http://pfsense.mirror.range-id.it/downloads/pfSense-2.0.1-RELEASE-i386.iso.gz

                                    Steve

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