Fanless 4-port NIC firewall mini PC with pf-sense support
Fanless mini PC with 4 Intel Ethernet ports for firewall use. Supports pf-sense, linux ubuntu, and open-source firewall systems. One customer noted solid firewall functionality and advanced routing, while others reported heat and occasional failures
Highlights
- quad-core Intel N3700
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
- fanless operation
Pros
- fanless, compact design
- multiple gigabit LAN ports (4 x Intel I225/i226)
- supports pf-sense and open-source firewall systems
- wake-on-LAN and PXE boot features
- AES-NI support for encryption
Cons
- mixed reliability reports (stability issues over time)
- device can run very hot
Best For
Features
- Fanless mini PC with quad-core Intel N3700 processor (2.0 GHz boost) and 4 threads for firewall and routing tasks
- Four Intel I226 Gigabit Ethernet ports for stable, high-speed network connectivity
- Supports open-source firewall systems such as pfSense and Linux-based distributions
- Features include Auto Power On, Wake on LAN, RTC wake, and PXE boot via BIOS access
- Includes 1x HDMI? Note: original mentions 1x VGA and 1x HD; preserve: 1x VGA and 1x HD-capable interface for display output