Netgate 6100 BASE pfSense+ Security Gateway

The Netgate 6100 BASE pfSense+ Security Gateway is a versatile appliance ideal for home, remote workers, and small businesses, offering high-speed WAN and LAN connectivity with over 18 Gbps of L3 routing performance. It features an Intel C3558 Quad Core CPU, 8 GB of DDR4 memory and passive cooling for silent operation.

The Netgate® 6100, powered by pfSense® Plus software, stands out as a highly versatile security gateway. Engineered for demanding network environments, it's perfectly suited for home users, remote professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses requiring robust, high-speed WAN and LAN connections. Its flexible port configurations support 1 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 10 GbE, ensuring adaptability to various network setups.

At its core, the 6100 integrates an Intel C3558 Quad Core CPU, enhanced with QuickAssist Technology (QAT) and AES-NI for superior encrypted throughput. Coupled with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, this appliance delivers a responsive user experience and impressive L3 routing speeds exceeding 18 Gbps. It excels in high-throughput firewall, routing, and VPN applications, providing comprehensive network protection.

Despite its powerful capabilities, the Netgate 6100 maintains silent operation thanks to its passive cooling system. This design choice makes it an excellent fit for environments where noise is a concern, such as home offices or quiet business settings. Its efficient thermal management and low power consumption further contribute to its appeal as a reliable and discreet security solution.

The pfSense Plus software, pre-installed on the 6100, offers unparalleled flexibility, reliability, and business assurance. It supports a wide array of features including load balancing, traffic shaping, captive portal, UTM functionalities, DNS/DHCP server, and advanced IDS/IPS capabilities with optional packages like Snort or Suricata. This comprehensive suite of features provides robust security and network management at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives.

Designed to grow with your needs, the Netgate 6100 offers extensive firewall rules, stateful filtering, and packet inspection. It supports site-to-site and remote access VPNs using IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard, ensuring secure remote connectivity. The intuitive web-based GUI simplifies management, eliminating the need for complex command-line interfaces.

The hardware is built for longevity, featuring 21.3 GB eMMC storage (upgradable to 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD), two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, two 1 Gbps combo ports, and four 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 ethernet ports. These specifications, combined with its robust Intel Atom CPU, make the Netgate 6100 a future-proof investment for evolving network security demands.

• CPU: Intel Atom C3558 Quad-Core @ 2.2 GHz with QAT and AES-NI

• CPU Cores: Quad Core

• Network I/O Ports: (2) 10 Gbps SFP+ cage (WAN), (2) Auto media detect 1 Gbps (RJ45 copper / SFP fiber) "Combo Port" (WAN), (4) 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 "direct" (unswitched) ethernet (LAN)

• Storage: 21.3 GB eMMC (onboard - soldered), upgradable to 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 w/o ECC, single channel

• Physical Expansion Card Slots: 1x Mini-PCie Slot, 2x m.2 (Key-B slot) for NVMe (PCIe, USB2.0, USB3.0)

• Console Port: 1 x auto-detect console port: "Cisco pinout" RJ45 + micro-USB

• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0 jacks (USB-A female)

• LED: 3x 4-color LEDs (RGB + amber) Software / bootloader controllable via Microchip MCU

• Enclosure: Desktop - Aluminum, plastic, and steel enclosure

• Dimensions: 254 x 200 x 47.63 mm (10 x 7.88 x 1.88 inches)

• Mounting: Optional wall or rack mount kit

• Cooling: Passive

• Power: External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) barrel connector

• Power Cord: One US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord included (NEMA 1-15-P, BS 1363, CEE7/16, AS 3112 to IEC320-C7)

• Environmental: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) - ambient

• Certifications: FCC (Class B), IEC / CE, CB, UL, RoHS, RCM, UKCA

• L3 Forwarding (IPERF3 Traffic): 18.50 Gbps

• L3 Forwarding (IMIX Traffic): 6.08 Gbps

• Firewall (10k ACLs, IPERF3 Traffic): 9.93 Gbps

• Firewall (10k ACLs, IMIX Traffic): 2.73 Gbps

• IPsec VPN (AES-GCM-128 w/QAT, IPERF3 Traffic): 1.77 Gbps

• IPsec VPN (AES-GCM-128 w/QAT, IMIX Traffic): 552 Mbps

• Maximum Active Connections: 4,000,000

• Software: pfSense Plus software

• Software Performance: Up to 10 Gbps

• Management: Web-based GUI

• Remote Access: Encrypted Virtual Private Networks (VPN) (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard®)

• WAN Support: Multiple WAN connections (with load balancing and failover)

• Security Features: Extensive firewall rules, Stateful filtering & packet inspection, Ethernet (layer 2) rule-based packet filtering, IP/DNS-based filtering and blacklisting, IDS/IPS with Snort-based packet analyzer, Layer 7 application detection and blocking, Reverse proxy, Geo/country blocking, IP block lists

• Routing Features: Policy-based routing, Multiple IP addresses per interface, Complex NAT mapping, Concurrent IPv4 and IPv6 support, Optional multi-node High Availability (HA) clustering, Dynamic routing protocol support

• User Authentication & System Security: User and group-based privileges, LDAP authentication, Automatic lockout after repeated attempts, Optional key-based SSH access, Traffic and bandwidth shaping, Captive portal with user data transfer quotas, External RADIUS authentication

• Configuration: Setup wizard for initial configuration, Encrypted automatic backup to Netgate server, Easy configuration backup/restore, Multi-language support

• Monitoring & Reporting: Customizable dashboard with widgets, Local monitoring graphs, Remote logging, Network usage monitoring, Network diagnostics

• Not PoE Compatible

• Case acts as a heatsink and may feel warm when in use