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      wiretap
      last edited by

      I used this board for my build and it works great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XNR4HE2/  The only downside is, no AES-NI. VPN for a small network will still be in the 100mbit range though. Throw in a 8GB stick of RAM and a small mSATA SSD and you'll be in the price range you're looking for.

      My pfSense Slim-ITX build: https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=95286.0

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        Guest
        last edited by

        @kipTry:

        The bug in booting process is fixed?. I see too much problems with motheboards: no Gigabyte, no AsRock…

        Therefore I was sending you the link above if there are still problems, because this thread is like a HowTo
        to fix it by your own!

        @wiretap:

        I used this board for my build and it works great. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XNR4HE2/  The only downside is, no AES-NI. VPN for a small network will still be in the 100mbit range though. Throw in a 8GB stick of RAM and a small mSATA SSD and you'll be in the price range you're looking for.

        • 1 from me this was a really good choice, under your link Amazon was also offering another two full featured
          solutions that match his budget also really good!

        Jetway NF9HG-2930 Intel Celeron Quad Core Fanless PC w/ 4X Intel LAN, 2GB, M350 ~$299
        Jetway Intel N2930 Network PC w/ 5X Intel LAN, 2GB, JBC200F9N-E4IN-B, ADE4INLANG ~$309

        Both comes with 2 GB pre installed RAM and ready assembled in the case, one time a M350 one
        and one time another one.

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          kipTry
          last edited by

          OK, so finally I'm going to buy in Amazon. It is cheapest

          Thanks for your build wiretap (I see your post too) but I'm looking for a board with HDMI because maybe someday I need another box and I cand re-use this one like HTPC.

          With this one: http://www.amazon.com/Jetway-Intel-Network-JBC200F9N-E4IN-B-ADE4INLANG/dp/B00X6GPUO6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZN28MFCV1Y2YC5DJEFE it will be perfect. I have to buy more ram, ssd and access point (I don't need the switch now with 5 ports). 400€ with everthing.
          Is it fanless?.

          I will take a look for more boxes in Amazon under 300$, but I think this one is perfect.

          Thanks!

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            messerchmidt
            last edited by

            i would go with the j1900 gigabyte build

            8gb of ram

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              kipTry
              last edited by

              I'm going to use the board Jetway NF9HG-2930. If I need HDMI output in future, I'll buy a PCI-HDMI card.

              So, my list is:

              • Jetway NF9HG-2930 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XNR4HE2/

              • 2 x 4GB Crucial SO-Dimm DDR3 1.35V

              • 1 x SSD mSATA 60GB aprox.

              • AC-DC adapter 12V 5A 60W

              • m350 case

              I'm going to order everything in Spain. But I can't find the jetway NF9HG-2930 here. Do you know some website with free/cheap shipment?

              am I missing something?.

              Thanks.

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                Guest
                last edited by

                1 x 8GB Crucial SO-Dimm DDR3 1.35V [52€]

                If would be prefer to use 2 x 4 GB because 8 GB is the maximum so both RAM slot get filled.

                CarTFT
                JETWAY NF9HG-2930 (INTEL BAY TRAIL-M) -214,00 €
                Shipping to spain
                Paket (FedEx Economy) 13.50 EUR
                1 - 3 days
                Paket (FedEx Express) 19.50 EUR
                1 - 2 days

                MiniPC
                JETWAY NF9HG-2930 (INTEL BAY TRAIL-M) -214,00 €
                Shipping to spain
                Paket (FedEx Economy) 13.50 EUR
                1 - 3 days
                Paket (FedEx Express) 19.50 EUR
                1 - 2 days

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                • JailerJ
                  Jailer
                  last edited by

                  That jetway board does not have an ATX power connector so you don't need a pico psu. Get the 60w power brick with 5mm/2.5mm barrel connector and you plug it directly into the rear I/O connector.

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                    kipTry
                    last edited by

                    Everything is clear. I'm just looking for a website with free/cheap shipping to Spain for order the jetway NF9HG-2930.

                    Thanks, you have saved me of many mistakes and lose money.

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                      kipTry
                      last edited by

                      Finally I ordered the jetway, case m350 and power supply to Logic Supply. Products + shipping 300€.

                      CarTFT and MiniPC have the jetway sold out.

                      I will buy the SSD and RAM in Spain.

                      SO, thank you guys!!. Now, I have to wait, and after mount the hardware it will be time for the real fight: setup firewall, ids, ap…

                      Thanks!

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                        kipTry
                        last edited by

                        My final setup:

                        • Jetway NF9HG-2930 Thin Mini-ITX

                        • Crucial DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 4GB 1x4GB CL11 x2

                        • Kingston SSDNow mS200 60GB mSATA

                        • Power Adapter DC 12 V, 60 W

                        • M350 Universal Mini-ITX Computer Case

                        • TP-LINK TL-WA901ND Advanced Access Point 11n

                        400€ (with shipping) aprox.

                        I hope this be useful for other users.

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                          Guest
                          last edited by

                          TP-LINK TL-WA901ND

                          Try to get DD-WRT on it.

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                            Keljian
                            last edited by

                            @BlueKobold:

                            TP-LINK TL-WA901ND

                            Try to get DD-WRT on it.

                            Why? He is just using it as an access point? - unnecessary complication

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                              Guest
                              last edited by

                              Why? He is just using it as an access point? - unnecessary complication

                              For sure Good question at all, perhaps you see it from a different side and owns another
                              point of view. But if I can get DD-WRT on a device I would be even prefer this compared
                              to the original firmware of the most WiFi routers and/or WiFi APs, related to the rich number
                              of functions, the given options and the rich feature set, my point of view.

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                                robi
                                last edited by

                                Both DD-WRT or OpenWRT allow usage of VLANs which may be very useful. Factory firmare doesn't.

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                                  kipTry
                                  last edited by

                                  TP-LINK TL-WA901ND allows usage of VLANs.

                                  I have everything setup and running. 61ºC is the normal temperature, I'll post some statistics when I have time ;)

                                  Thanks.

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