Custom build or...
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Hello,
I was was wondering if this setup would be efficient for runnint pfsense. Or should I just get the Netgate SG-2100. Reason would be for future proofing and/or I can still use the mini for other things if need be. (It equals almost same price).List:
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ASRock J5040-ITX Mini-ITX Motherboard with Intel Quad-Core
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in-Win 150W Mini-ITX Slim Case, Black (BQ656T.AD150TB3)
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Crucial RAM 4GB DDR4 2400 MHz
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1.25G Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC) for Intel 82576 Chip
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TP-Link TL-SG108 | 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch
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@joeseph said in Custom build or...:
Hello,
I was was wondering if this setup would be efficient for runnint pfsense. Or should I just get the Netgate SG-2100. Reason would be for future proofing and/or I can still use the mini for other things if need be. (It equals almost same price).List:
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ASRock J5040-ITX Mini-ITX Motherboard with Intel Quad-Core
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in-Win 150W Mini-ITX Slim Case, Black (BQ656T.AD150TB3)
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Crucial RAM 4GB DDR4 2400 MHz
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1.25G Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC) for Intel 82576 Chip
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TP-Link TL-SG108 | 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Network Switch
This hardware will definitively run pfSense CE just fine (and at Gbe speeds with many packages installed). Just remember to use Intel branded NIC's all the way as Realtek among others causes issues.
However: Personally I would purchase a SG-4100 or maybe even a SG-6100 for a couple of reasons:
1: pfSense is open source and we need to keep it alive. This can be done by donating, licensing pfSense+ or purchasing Netgates appliances (these include pfSense+). Why not get some hardware for your $$$ spent on supporting pfSense :-)
2: This is 100% supported hardware, with troubleless warranty as well.
3: To get pfSense+ right from the start.But like I said, your suggested box will run pfSense just fine. You should perhaps consider getting a managed switch. Otherwise you cannot make use of VLANs or several internal networks on different pfSense interfaces (DMZ or IOT networks fx.)
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Thank you for the reply.
Yes, definitely will support as reviews are great!
By managed do you mean this for example? "TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch (TL-SG108E)"
And can you explain vlan, dmz or iot?[https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Replacement-TL-SG108E/dp/B00K4DS5KU?th=1](link url)
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@joeseph said in Custom build or...:
By managed do you mean this for example? "TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch (TL-SG108E)"
And can you explain vlan, dmz or iot?VLANs (802.1Q) is a tag added to the ethernet packet that determines a virtual LAN for the traffic - you can pass multiple L2 networks over the same copper using VLANing. Unmanaged switches do not support VLANs.
With a VLAN you can have a DMZ - demilitarized zone or space where your firewall is not protecting the data and anything goes ... good for some public facing systems like websites.
IoT being Internet of Things devices... smart home devices, wifi cameras, wired cameras of questionable origin, etc. Visitors to your home should be isolated, too, from your regular network.
You can do those things without a VLAN switch if your Wireless AP supports VLANing and you plug directly into the port on the firewall.
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@joeseph said in Custom build or...:
Thank you for the reply.
Yes, definitely will support as reviews are great!
By managed do you mean this for example? "TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch (TL-SG108E)"
And can you explain vlan, dmz or iot?[https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Replacement-TL-SG108E/dp/B00K4DS5KU?th=1](link url)
Yes, a smart switch (managed) like that will do the trick :-)
