Re: small form factor router recommendations

You might consider one of the Protectli platforms:

https://kb.protectli.com/buyers-guide/

They are available through Amazon.

I'm using Xeon D based Supermico servers for that purpose, but my son is 
using a Protectli running FreeBSD for OpenVPN. The larger Protectli 
devices can run close to 1G over VPN connection.

On 3/28/24 12:07, Lexi Winter wrote:
> hi all,
> 
> i'm looking for an SFF or single-board computer that can run FreeBSD,
> for routing (FTTC, IPsec, Wireguard) on a home/soho network.
> 
> specifically, i'd like:
> 
> - at least one SFP cage
> - at least one 1Gbps RJ-45 port
> - a CPU fast enough to run PPPoE and ipfw at 2Gbps (1G up / 1G down)
> - arm64 or amd64
> - passive cooling or quiet fan
> - preferably not too expensive - around £/$200 would be ideal
> 
> an SFP+ cage and/or a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port would be nice but aren't
> required.
> 
> i looked at the SolidRun ClearFog CN9130 [0], which looks like it meets
> all my requirements, but it seems like the CN9130 SoC isn't well
> supported in FreeBSD.
> 
> can anyone recommend a suitable system?
> 
> 	thanks, lexi.
> 
> [0] https://www.solid-run.com/embedded-networking/marvell-octeon-tx2-family/clearfog-cn9130/

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John R. Shannon