Hello chaps,
While I understand there are many threads where this precise subject has been tackled, I would like a more up-to-date list of suggestion(s). Also, this is perhaps not the best forum to ask this but the other forum is a bit of a mess (sometimes, incoherent mess) and I am a little short on time.
In no way a networking pro, or even intermediate. Probably more like amature. Given this, if you are suggesting something, do please make sure to explain the rationale if the suggestion contains advance networking terms.
Criteria:
Use - Protection of home network: Firewall, possible VPN (future proof capability). Once the initial dial-in period is done, would ideally like to 'fit it, forget it' (in terms of hardware). Open to consistent learning of how to properly utilize PFSesne and its features. Would just like general sense of peace knowing home network and its security in is good hands.
Cost: =<550 all in (including taxes)
Network Bandwidth: Should be able to handle 1Gbe speeds (or at least have the capability to do so as and when it become resonable for homes connections)
No. of Devices: Ability to handle 25 devices (mixture of desktops, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, other smart devices)
Would appreciate some manner of organized suggestions if possible (for comparision sake).
Update: The following configuration is based on some research. Comments/opinions solicited.
Motherboard: Supermicro Mini ITX A1SRI-2558F-O Quad Core DDR3 1333 MHz Motherboard and CPU Combo
RAM: Kingston Technology ValueRAM 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 ECC CL11 1.35V SODIMM Notebook Memory KVR16LSE11/8
SSD: SanDisk SSD PLUS 120GB Solid State Drive (SDSSDA-120G-G26) [Newest Version]
PSU: SilverStone Technology 300W SFX Form Factor 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply with +12V single rail, Active PFC (ST30SF)
Cabinet: Silverstone 0.8mm Steel Body Tek Acrylic Front Panel for Mini-ITX Media Center/HTPC Case Cases ML05B
While I understand there are many threads where this precise subject has been tackled, I would like a more up-to-date list of suggestion(s). Also, this is perhaps not the best forum to ask this but the other forum is a bit of a mess (sometimes, incoherent mess) and I am a little short on time.
In no way a networking pro, or even intermediate. Probably more like amature. Given this, if you are suggesting something, do please make sure to explain the rationale if the suggestion contains advance networking terms.
Criteria:
Use - Protection of home network: Firewall, possible VPN (future proof capability). Once the initial dial-in period is done, would ideally like to 'fit it, forget it' (in terms of hardware). Open to consistent learning of how to properly utilize PFSesne and its features. Would just like general sense of peace knowing home network and its security in is good hands.
Cost: =<550 all in (including taxes)
Network Bandwidth: Should be able to handle 1Gbe speeds (or at least have the capability to do so as and when it become resonable for homes connections)
No. of Devices: Ability to handle 25 devices (mixture of desktops, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, other smart devices)
Would appreciate some manner of organized suggestions if possible (for comparision sake).
Update: The following configuration is based on some research. Comments/opinions solicited.
Motherboard: Supermicro Mini ITX A1SRI-2558F-O Quad Core DDR3 1333 MHz Motherboard and CPU Combo
RAM: Kingston Technology ValueRAM 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 ECC CL11 1.35V SODIMM Notebook Memory KVR16LSE11/8
SSD: SanDisk SSD PLUS 120GB Solid State Drive (SDSSDA-120G-G26) [Newest Version]
PSU: SilverStone Technology 300W SFX Form Factor 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply with +12V single rail, Active PFC (ST30SF)
Cabinet: Silverstone 0.8mm Steel Body Tek Acrylic Front Panel for Mini-ITX Media Center/HTPC Case Cases ML05B
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