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      hda
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      @geocast:

      So the Alix 2D4 would be sufficent?

      No. Not an Alix. But an Apu [2].

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        Guest
        last edited by

        So the Alix 2D4 would be sufficent?

        The GUI from pfSense will be more then unresponsible and also the horse power will be less then you will need it.

        For your needs in my eyes it would be more then enough to go with;

        • APU2C4 (bundle)
        • Jetway NF9HG-2930 (PSU, M350, mSATA, RAM)
        • alternatively a SG-2440 from the pfSense store
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        • JeGrJ
          JeGr LAYER 8 Moderator
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          APU2 should be enough, please don't throw in Alix with APU, they are NOT the same device (@geocast).
          If someone is looking for an even smaller device (dimension-wise) and can go for a bit more money, the Lanner NCA-1010(B) is another viable alternative. Some similarities with the APU2 but another SOC (Intel based). But both sport Intel NICs. Also the Lanner has a HDMI port if someone isn't keen on having console-only like on the APU2, so he/she can plug in a monitor/TV into it if needed (and a keyboard via USB of course). Might be a nice alternative if someone wants a slim tiny device.

          Don't forget to upvote 👍 those who kindly offered their time and brainpower to help you!

          If you're interested, I'm available to discuss details of German-speaking paid support (for companies) if needed.

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            BrightEyesDavid
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            The Lanner devices look very interesting, JeGr - thanks. Do you know any good places for consumers to buy them in Germany and the UK?

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              mtk
              last edited by

              Just to confirm before I order.

              • APU2C4 System Board

              • Enclosure

              • Powersupply

              • Memory: MSATA 16GB

              • Null modem cable (DB9 F)

              Is this a good shopping list?

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              • JeGrJ
                JeGr LAYER 8 Moderator
                last edited by

                For a single system, that looks complete, yes :)

                Don't forget to upvote 👍 those who kindly offered their time and brainpower to help you!

                If you're interested, I'm available to discuss details of German-speaking paid support (for companies) if needed.

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                  mtk
                  last edited by

                  @JeGr:

                  For a single system, that looks complete, yes :)

                  Thanks.

                  I'm curious, what would be a non-single system?

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                  • JeGrJ
                    JeGr LAYER 8 Moderator
                    last edited by

                    As you can get various custom cases for the APU(2/3), it isn't unusual to see two boards in one case or other combinations. Or even two sets of systems. So that's why - for a single system - that order looks complete :)

                    Don't forget to upvote 👍 those who kindly offered their time and brainpower to help you!

                    If you're interested, I'm available to discuss details of German-speaking paid support (for companies) if needed.

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                      mtk
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                      @BrightEyesDavid:

                      The Lanner devices look very interesting, JeGr - thanks. Do you know any good places for consumers to buy them in Germany and the UK?

                      yes, curious about that too…

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                        mtk
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                        @JeGr:

                        As you can get various custom cases for the APU(2/3), it isn't unusual to see two boards in one case or other combinations. Or even two sets of systems. So that's why - for a single system - that order looks complete :)

                        oh, this is a single board APU case… :)

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                          mtk
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                          So… I bought the APU2C4 as recommended here, but now I have troubles setting it up.
                          See the separate discussion here.

                          Help is highly appreciated.

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