Question 1

My isp provides 600mbps, will this device be a bottle neck running pfsense ?

Accepted Answer

The answer is much more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.  Primarily, the answer depends on: 1) What software you're planning to run and 2) What services you plan to enable on that software.  For example, if you run vanilla OPNsense (out of the box configuration) then you can expect to get wire speed (~930Mbps) throughput with a synthetic benchmark tool like iperf.  If you plan to run IPS / IDS and / or VPN, then you can expect much reduced throughput, depending on what the exact configuration is.  Protectli has knowledgebase articles that we've posted on the Protectli web site that help to set a baseline of performance expectations.

Question 2

Is this a better model than this to run pfSense? https://amzn.to/2UcqY86

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between these two models is 2 ports vs. 4.  Either will work great for running pfSense, though another user noted that on the FW4A (this unit is the FW2B), a BIOS configuration change is needed to get pfSense to run properly.  (this will ultimately be addressed with a default BIOS configuration change and it can be worked around by following the docs available on our site).  Additionally, this unit is a smaller (physical) form factor than the 4 port unit.  It runs hot (to the touch), but this is expected and even under a heavy load, the CPU will operate within tolerable limits.  If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us via the support link on our website.

Question 3

How & can the usb be used as a basic nas?
   if so, how?,  and are they auto-enabled & auto-configured under the subnet local-host?

Accepted Answer

These devices can be used as a NAS with an operating system installed that supports such functionality.  There is only 1 internal mSATA drive (960GB available drive size) as well as an internal SATA port (though no room inside the chassis to mount a drive).  You can attach USB connected external drives, though this is less than ideal for a 'proper' NAS.

Question 4

What is the VGA port for?

Accepted Answer

The 2 port Protectli Vault with the dual core Celleron does not have a VGA port... at least not the one in this picture which is the one Injabe. For video display this model has 2 HDMI ports.

ASIN	B07G9NTR6Z
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Available Memory Slots	2
Best Sellers Rank	75,085 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 741 in Desktop PCs
Box Contents	Mouse, Keyboard, Maybe Speakers, Maybe Monitor
Brand Name	Protectli
CPU Model Number	J3060
CPU Model Speed Maximum	2.48 GHz
Cache Memory Installed Size	8 GB
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Headset, Speaker, TV, Mouse, Monitor, Keyboard, Projector, Printer, External Hard Drive, USB Flash Drive, Camera, Speaker, Gamepad
Cooling Method	Air
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (78)
Display Type	LED
Graphics Card Interface	Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor	Intel HD Graphics
Graphics Description	Integrated
Graphics Ram Type	Shared
Hard Disk Description	SSD
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Hardware Interface	USB
Human Interface Types	Keyboard, Mouse
Item Dimensions	10.8 x 11.6 x 4.3 centimetres
Item Weight	1.18 Kilograms
Keyboard Description	Wired
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Manufacturer	Protectli
Maximum Display Resolution	1366x768
Memory Clock Speed	1600 MHz
Memory Speed	1600 MHz
Memory Storage Capacity	120 GB
Model Name	FW2B
Native Resolution	1920 x 1080
Network Connectivity Technology	Ethernet
Operating Systems	Linux
Personal Computer Design Type	Mini PC
Power Plug Type	Type A - 2 pin (North American)
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	1
Processor Series	Celeron
Processor Socket	LGA 1150
Processor Speed	1.6 GHz
Product Features	firewall
RAM Memory Installed	8 GB
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3
RAM Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Ram Memory Maximum Size	8 GB
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Screen Size	4.3 Inches
Security Features	Firewall/Firewall
Speaker Type	External
Specific Uses For Product	Firewall/Router
Specification Met	True
Style Name	Minimalist
Total HDMI Port	2
Total USB Ports	6
Total Video Out Ports	2
UPC	608415010111
Unit Count	1.0 count
Video Output	HDMI
Video Output Interface	HDMI
Video Processor	Intel
Wireless Compability	802.11bgn
Wireless Network Technology	Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology Type	ethernet

Protectli Vault FW2B - 2 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Dual Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense

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