Netgate 2100 BASE pfSense® Security Gateway

The Netgate 2100 Base is a versatile firewall and network security appliance designed for small businesses, branch offices, home offices, and remote deployments. Running pfSense® Plus software, it delivers enterprise-level security features including advanced firewall protection, secure VPN access, traffic management, and network monitoring, helping organisations protect their networks without the complexity of larger enterprise solutions.

Equipped with a Marvell Armada 3720 (88F3720) ARMv8-A 64-bit Cortex A53 @ 1.2GHz processor, 4GB DDR4 memory, and 10.6 GB of onboard eMMC storage, the Netgate 2100 Base offers dependable performance for everyday networking tasks. Whether you're creating a secure gateway for internet access, supporting remote employees with encrypted VPN connections, or separating network traffic using VLANs, this compact appliance provides reliable operation with low power consumption.

The Netgate 2100 Base includes 4 × 1GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports with configurable WAN and LAN interfaces, giving you the flexibility to build secure and efficient network environments. Its fanless design ensures quiet, maintenance-free operation, making it well suited to offices, retail stores, educational facilities, and home workspaces where reliability and silent performance are essential.

Hardware Specifications:

CPU	Marvell Armada 3720 (88F3720) ARMv8-A 64-bit Cortex A53 @ 1.2GHz with NEON SIMD and FPU
CPU Cores	Dual Core
Networking	One 1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port (RJ45 / SFP Combo) Four 1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (Marvell 88E6141 switch) LAN ports can be repurposed for additional WAN ports
Storage	10.6 GB eMMC (upgradable)
Memory	4 GB DDR4 (not expandable)
Expansion	1x M.2 'B' key sockets (SSD) 1x miniPCIe
Console Port	1x USB Mini-B console port
USB Ports	1x 2.0 port
LED	3 full color RGB LEDs
Enclosure	Desktop 1.7" (42.2 mm) tall x 4.25" (108 mm) deep x 6.8" (172.7 mm) wide with integrated keyholes for wall mount
Cooling	Passive
Power	External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 2.0A, threaded barrel connector AC Inlet: IEC320-C7 (2 PIN) One US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord included US Power Cord: NEMA 1-15P to IEC320-C7 UK Power Cord: BS 1363 to IEC320-C7 EU Power Cord: CEE7/16 to IEC320-C7 ANZ Power Cord: AS 3112 (ungrounded) to IEC320-C7
Environmental	32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Certifications	CE, FCC (Class B), RoHS, UL, RCM, VCCI, UKCA, NDAA

Key Features 

LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

• No artificial limits or add-ons required to make your system fully functional
• No additional usage or feature-based pricing. Enjoy unlimited users, unlimited firewall rules, unlimited IPsec tunnels, dual WAN, etc.
• Low power requirements to help save you money
• No moving parts to wear out. This system is designed for a long deployment lifetime
  

GROWS WITH YOU

• From firewall to multi-function security gateway, get the security you need to protect your home or business
• Flexible configuration and support for multi-WAN, high availability, VPN, load balancing, reporting and monitoring, etc.
• Maximum Active Connections: 1 million
  

EASY GUI MANAGEMENT

• Manage pfSense Plus settings through our web-based GUI
• No fumbling with a command line interface or typing arcane commands
  

SECURE REMOTE ACCESS

• Connect via encrypted Virtual Private Networks (VPN) between your offices, let mobile workers connect securely, or connect to the Cloud
• Use the built-in Amazon VPC Wizard to easily establish VPN connections with your Amazon EC2 cloud
  

Best for

• Consumers
• Remote Workers
• Small to Medium-Sized Business Networks
• Small to Medium-Sized Branch Office
• Managed Service Provider / Managed Security Service Provider (MSP/MSSP) On-Premises Appliance
  

Additional Information

• Quick Start Guide and other Manuals can be found here
• Not PoE Compatible
• Select the power cord option above for your geography. If no selection is made, a US style power cord will be shipped
• Ships with 3 foot USB Mini-B to USB-A console cable