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      pmadem @akuma1x
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      @akuma1x Yes , I only have one LAN port on the NUC

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        pmadem
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        Here's a link to check the specifications for the NUC that I have :

        https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/188811/intel-nuc-10-performance-kit-nuc10i7fnh.html

        Integrated LAN Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-V

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          akuma1x @pmadem
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          @pmadem The Intel i219-V is reported to work just fine with pfsense, and I'm assuming FreeBSD. But, since it's got only 1 single network port, you're still going to need a smart/managed switch to make this project work.

          Jeff

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            pmadem @akuma1x
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            @akuma1x Thanks Jeff ! I m trying to find a good managed switch . Do you have any recommendations ?

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              akuma1x @pmadem
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              @pmadem What's the size of your network, how many WIRED devices?

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                pmadem @akuma1x
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                @akuma1x I have around 10 wired devices currently but also would like to have some extra room for some wired devices

                Thanks !

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                  akuma1x @pmadem
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                  @pmadem Ok, here's some quick recommendations:

                  D-Link Ethernet Switch, 24 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Switch ($128 USD)
                  https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-24-Port-EasySmart-Ethernet-DGS-1100-24/dp/B004SUO1S0

                  NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Switch ($177 USD)
                  https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-GS724T-400NAS-Lifetime-Protection-GS724Tv4/dp/B00I5W5EGA

                  There's also some 16-port managed switches, but they are very close in price to the 24-port models. Hope that helps!

                  Jeff

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                    pmadem @akuma1x
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                    @akuma1x Thanks !

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                      DaddyGo @pmadem
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                      @pmadem said in Hardware recommendations:

                      Do you have any recommendations ? 😉

                      I'm correcting myself now and exist an Intel NUC with dual NICs, but it’s just yet to come:

                      https://liliputing.com/2020/09/intel-tiger-canyon-details-leaked-intel-nuc-with-tiger-lake-chips.html

                      Plus, with the new Intel PHY (2,5 GbE), we’re looking forward to it...
                      https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/184676/intel-ethernet-controller-i225-v.html

                      Cats bury it so they can't see it!
                      (You know what I mean if you have a cat)

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