New Build Help
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Hello. I'm new to pfSense but am excited to learn and build my own box. I've been reading everywhere possible and would like some opinions.
My usage:
-home router
-firewall
-OpenVPN
-couple of packages but nothing overly sophisticatedI have a FreeNas server I'd like to access from the outside. Multiple Windows and Apple machines.
I've looked at the following:
Intel Atom D2550 all in one, see below-building my own using the Intel Atom D2500CCE and other parts from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ICQ3FK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=C0764DXST82H&coliid=IQ80EDTB610PK-I've also looked at other setups using J1900, and other Celeron processor.
My fear with most of the above are the reviews. Some are Ok but not powerful enough; get too hot, don't work because of various ACPI issues, etc…
I would like to build something that is powerful enough but not very expensive that I can just buy the one at the sense store.
I'd could use some help on mobo that work and processors.
I like this mobo but am open to suggestions. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182252R
Again, I know you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a quality router for home but I need some help.
Thanks in advance.
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Have you considered a used notebook?
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No. I haven't seen any such configs.
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No. I haven't seen any such configs.
Spending nearly $123 for a NewEgg device? Why not $199 for an Alix APU?
- Three GB LAN ports
- Three miniPCIe slots
- 4 GB RAM
- SD Card slot to start and perhaps a mSATA later
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No. I haven't seen any such configs.
Install pfSense on a used Notebook with built-in NIC.
Configure WAN interface as VLAN 99
Configure LAN interface as native.Connect to smart switch port configured as PVID 1 (typical default), member of VLAN 99, Tagged
Connect ISP to smart switch port configured as PVID 99, member VLAN 99, Un-Tagged
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@BlueKobold:
No. I haven't seen any such configs.
Spending nearly $123 for a NewEgg device? Why not $199 for an Alix APU?
- Three GB LAN ports
- Three miniPCIe slots
- 4 GB RAM
- SD Card slot to start and perhaps a mSATA later
I thought about using one of these but the only meet the minimum requirements and are eol this year. Plus I read they can't do some of the packages, etc.
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Also the APU systems are on back order till end of June. Patience or try to building something for about same price and maybe a little more power. Idk
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What do you guys think of the Supermicro H9SKV-420?
1. AMD GX-420CA (25W, 4-Core)
2. AMD Embedded G-Series SOC
3. Up to 16GB DDR3 1600MHz Unb. Non-ECC SO-DIMM in 2 DIMM sockets
4. 1x PCI-E x4, 1x Mini-PCIe slot and 1x mSATA slot, 2x SATA 3.0
5. AMD HD 8400E Graphics with HDMI, LVDS (Optional) and VGA
6. 2x Intel
i210-AT single-port Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controllers
7. 2x USB 3.0 ports and 6x USB 2.0 ports
8. 6x COM ports, 2 w/ RS-422/485
9. 1x SATA DOM power connector
10. 12V DC or ATX power source
11. Operating Temperature: 0°C - 60°C
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Im leaning towards a Supermicro X10SLV-Q w/ an Intel i3-4130.
I do like the Quad Core of the embedded AMD of the Supermicro H9SKV-420 .
What do you guys think?