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    Assessing the X33

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    • R
      reinderien
      last edited by

      Not having a clear understanding of the hardware requirements of pfSense (or, even, that pfSense was a better alternative than Ubuntu), I bought a Hystou N3050 dual-core miniPC with 4GB RAM, a 32GB SSD, wireless with external antennae, and dual gigabit ethernet. In May it cost me CAD$199.95 (USD$148.68).

      If I were to buy again, I think I would scale down. Shopping around I've found the X33:

      • 4x gigabit ethernet
      • no wifi
      • quad-core Celeron
      • 2G RAM and 16G SSD makes it cost USD$121.82 total, but this is configurable
      • specifically mentions pfSense suitability

      Price from here:

      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4-Ethernet-RJ-45-Lan-Ports-Mini-PC-Celeron-J1800-Dual-Cores-2-41Ghz-Pfsense-Firewall/32810774479.html

      My questions are:

      • Has anyone tried and used this successfully?
      • Can this handle a load where all four interfaces are saturated?
      • Are there any problems (heat, stability, compatibility, etc.)?
      • Are there better or cheaper alternatives if you only need 2x gigabit ethernet?
      • Is it OK (authorized) for the vendor to call it a "pfSense firewall"?
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        reinderien
        last edited by

        Reading https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Can_I_sell_pfSense , I'm concerned as to whether that vendor is using the pfSense name in a legitimate manner. Though I suppose that's a separable concern from whether the hardware itself is good.

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          ivor
          last edited by

          A lot of sellers on Aliexpress, eBay and Amazon call their stuff "pfSense firewall" without our permission. A lot of them preload pfSense, which is also against our policies. Including Qotom and their Protectli reseller.

          • Is it OK (authorized) for the vendor to call it a "pfSense firewall"?

          Not OK.

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