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berend:
I would get a pfSense box: https://shop.netgate.com/products/netgate-4200-base-pfsense-security-gateway?_gl=1%2A14evtkk%2A_gcl_au%2AMjE0MzA2ODc5Mi4xNzE4NDA0OTg5%2A_ga%2AMTA2OTUxNTIyLjE3MTg0MDQ5ODk.%2A_ga_TM99KBGXCB%2AMTcxODQwNDk4OS4xLjEuMTcxODQwNDk5Ni41My4wLjA.
In the meantime, while I'm figuring out my final setup, I threw together a quick and dirty pfSense box last night with some 2.5G NICs I had lying around.
So far, so good. It's been quite the experience setting it up 😁
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maxeon: Looks good. Might be overkill for pfsense to run an entire box?
Yeah, it's an old i7 6500, so it's a bit too power hungry for my taste. I have a Proxmox cluster with more efficient PCs (see image below), but I wasn't comfortable virtualizing pfSense at this stage.
One of those fanless mini PCs from AliExpress seems to be the next best option.
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"I've ordered a Firewalla Gold SE from the USA"
7 days later ...
First impressions: I am underwhelmed:
PROS
Good build quality
Small and silent (no fan, runs warm, not hot)
Powerful processor
It can be used in router or bridge mode
2 x 2.5Gbit ports, 2 x 1.0Gbit ports - supports 2.5Gbit LAN
CONS
Overpriced
Only available from their US website - delivered from China - with expensive shipping
US 5V PSU supplied (plug adapter or new 5V USB-C PSU required)
Setup requires a mobile phone, using Bluetooth (no desktop option)
Steep learning curve with setup software
Numerous "alarms" detecting normal LAN activity
Sideface
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