Shoudl I get 1100 or 2100?
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Netgate 1100 or 2100
I'm trying to determine which Netgate to purchase for my home network (1100 or 2100). I only need two ethernet ports (WAN and LAN). My home network will consist of the Netgate device running pfSense, one 24 port manged switch conencted to the LAN of the Netgate, and one wireless access point connected to the switch.
There will be 5 VLANS on the network isolating traffic from one another. On a normal day there will be up to 5 devies connected via wifi, two computers connected via ethernet, one NAS connected via ethernet and one streaming media device connected via ethernet. I want to run pfbocker-NG too.
I'm just wonding if the 1100 would be adequate for these use cases or should I get the 2100?
Thank you.
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@pV5 While the 1100 is capable of the tasks you need, you will probably find its 1GB RAM to be limiting if you want to run pfBlockerNG. The 1100 can run it but you are really squeezing a lot of work into a little amount of space. You'd have a little more breathing room with the 2100's 4GB RAM.
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@pV5 I would agree with @juanzelli ...if you're using DNSBL some of the lists can get large. Also of note, although the 1100 has 3 ports they are a single 3 port switch and use VLANs to isolate them from each other. Adding more VLANs can be done; you just need to be aware of the setup. The 2100 has a WAN, and a LAN switch but those ports can be isolated using VLANs.
You didn't mention bandwidth; if it's over 400-500 then that would also be a vote for the 2100. Since the 1100 is a switch its bandwidth is limited.
The number of computers is more or less irrelevant, IMO, until you get to hundreds or thousands of PCs.
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Thank you @juanzelli and @SteveITS.
My bandwidth is close to 400 so I'm going with the 2100. Done Deal! Placing the order now. :-) -
The 2100 is out of stock until second week in August. I'm going to have to wait... :-(
So in the meantim I'm contemplagint the 2100 Base vs Max. What does the extra memory storage in the Max buy for me? Is it just more space for logging, etc?
Thanks.
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@pV5 The Max adds an SSD, and I think in some models (not the 2100) more memory. Some packages recommend or require an SSD due to the amount of disk writes, as eMMC has a more limited write life:
https://www.netgate.com/supported-pfsense-plus-packages
The SSD will also be faster during updates, slightly faster when saving changes, etc.
