The Netgate 2100 MAX is a compact yet powerful firewall appliance designed to deliver enterprise-grade network security for small businesses, branch offices, remote workers, and advanced home networks. Pre-installed with pfSense® Plus software, it provides advanced firewall protection, secure VPN connectivity, traffic shaping, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), and intelligent network management in a reliable, fanless appliance.

Powered by a Marvell Armada 3720 (88F3720) ARMv8-A 64-bit Cortex A53 @ 1.2GHz processor, 4GB DDR4 memory, and a high-speed 128GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD, the Netgate 2100 MAX offers enhanced storage performance for logging, package installations, and system updates compared to standard eMMC-based models. Its efficient hardware platform delivers dependable performance while maintaining low power consumption, making it ideal for always-on network environments.

The appliance features 4 × 1GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports with flexible WAN and LAN configuration options, allowing you to build secure, segmented networks that meet the needs of growing businesses. Whether you're deploying a secure internet gateway, connecting remote users via VPN, or managing multiple VLANs, the Netgate 2100 MAX provides the flexibility and reliability required for modern networking.

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	128 GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD (not NVMe compatible)
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) UK Power Cord: BS 1363 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