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    Proper Memory for a Pfsense Rig?

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      unregistered00
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      What is the proper amount of memory for a 62 pc setup (63 including pfsense)?

      The pfsense computer has 3 NICs. 1 is for the switch while 2 is for 2 different ISP connections.

      We're only using 500mb (480 something) ddr1 ram on a pentium 4 pc for our pfsense setup.

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        Metu69salemi
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        It depends if you're going to run some packages or not.
        And this link might help also: http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=49

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          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          The number of users is not nearly as important as the bandwidth you need to push.
          What is your connection?
          A Pentium 4 with 512MB is likely to be good for 200+Mbps though, depending on cpu speed.
          If you are using VPNs that number will come down, a lot!

          Steve

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            unregistered00
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            My connection is a 4.5mbps. Yes. It is slow and we're not exactly getting the 4.5mbps because of bad service for our country.

            The packages that are installed:

            The VPN:

            The rest of the tabs are empty.

            There is a wireless access point connected to it and it's turned on and accessible via browser. Afaik, nobody uses it.

            EDIT: Turned off the wireless access point and there were no changes.

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