Description
Netgate 4200 MAX pfSense® Security Gateway
The Netgate 4200 MAX is a compact, high-performance firewall appliance designed to provide enterprise-level security, advanced routing, and reliable VPN connectivity for businesses, branch offices, managed service providers (MSPs), and demanding home networks. Running pfSense® Plus software, the 4200 MAX combines powerful hardware with comprehensive network security features to protect your infrastructure while delivering outstanding performance.
Powered by an Intel® Atom C1110 processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, and a fast 128GB NVMe SSD, the Netgate 4200 MAX is built to support modern networking requirements with low latency and dependable throughput. Whether you're deploying a secure internet gateway, managing remote users with VPN access, or protecting business-critical applications, this appliance offers the performance and reliability required for always-on environments.
The Netgate 4200 MAX features 4 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and 4 × 1GbE RJ45 ports, providing flexible connectivity for multi-gigabit LAN, WAN, and VLAN deployments. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, low power consumption, and long-term reliability, making it an excellent choice for offices, retail locations, and edge network installations.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
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CPU |
Intel Atom C1110 with AVX2, 4-core @ 2.1 GHz |
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CPU Cores |
4-Core |
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Physical Network I/O ports |
(4) 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 "direct" (unswitched) ethernet LAN ports |
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Storage |
128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD |
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Memory |
4 GB LPDDR5 |
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Physical Expansion Card Slots |
1x M.2 (B-key slot) USB |
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Console Port |
1x auto-detect combo port with "Cisco pinout" RJ45 or Micro-B |
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USB Ports |
1x USB 3.0 jacks (USB-A female) Located on right side rear when viewed from system front |
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LED |
3x 3-color LEDs (RGB) Software / bootloader controllable via GPIO |
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Enclosure |
Desktop - Aluminum, plastic, and steel enclosure. |
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Mounting |
Optional Wall Mount kit Optional Rack Mount Kit |
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Cooling |
Passive - integrated aluminum chassis and heatsink |
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Power |
External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) barrel connector |
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Environmental |
0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) - ambient |
| Certifications | CE, CB, FCC (Class B), RoHS, CCATS, UL, RCM, UKCA, NDAA |
Key Features:
LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
- No additional software update cost for the life of the product.
- 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.
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This system is designed for a long deployment lifetime.
GROWS WITH YOU
- Get all the security features you need to protect your home or business.
- Flexible configuration and support for multi-WAN, high availability, VPN, load balancing, reporting and monitoring, etc.
- Add optional packages such as Snort or Suricata for IDS/IPS and network security monitoring.
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Maximum Active Connections: 4,000,000
EASY GUI MANAGEMENT
- Manage pfSense Plus software 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!
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Use the built-in Amazon VPC Wizard to easily establish VPN connections with your Amazon EC2 cloud.
Best for:
- Prosumers
- 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
- Edge-to-Cloud
- Everyone looking for great performance with no fan noise
- Situations where a rack mount system is not an option
- Anyone with High-Speed Gigabit Connections
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Many VPN Connections
Software Features:
Router
- Policy-based routing
- Multiple IP addresses per interface
- Multiple WAN connections (with load balancing and failover)
- Complex NAT mapping (outbound and inbound)
- Concurrent IPv4 and IPv6 support
- Optional multi-node High Availability (HA) clustering
- Dynamic routing protocol support [w/pkg]
Firewall
- Extensive firewall rules
- Stateful filtering & packet inspection
- Per-interface configuration
- Ethernet (layer 2) rule-based packet filtering
- IP/DNS-based filtering and blacklisting [w/pkg]
- IDS/IPS with Snort-based packet analyzer [w/pkg]
- Layer 7 application detection and blocking [w/pkg]
- Reverse proxy [w/pkg]
- Geo/country blocking, IP block lists [w/pkg]
VPN
- ite-to-site and remote access VPNs
- IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard®
- Split tunneling
- IPsec policy-based and route-based protocol support
- OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO)
- Intel IPsec Multi-Buffer (IIMB) where available
Auth & Security
- Site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard®
- Split tunneling
- IPsec policy-based and route-based protocol support
- OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO)
- Intel IPsec Multi-Buffer (IIMB) where available
Configuration
- Setup wizard for initial configuration
- Encrypted automatic backup to Netgate server
- Easy configuration backup/restore
- Multi-language support
Monitoring
- Customizable dashboard with widgets
- Local monitoring graphs
- Remote logging
- Network usage monitoring [w/pkg]
- Network diagnostics [w/pkg]
Additional Information:
Product Notes
- Quick Start Guide and other Manuals
- Ships with the latest version of pfSense Plus software
- Not PoE Compatible
- Ships with UK cord. Easily changed by purchasing compatible AC power cord with IEC320-C7 (2 PIN) plug
- Ships with 3 foot USB Micro-B to USB-A console cable
- Note: This system uses the case as a heatsink. Please be aware it may feel warm when in use
Warranty And Support Information:
- Technical assistance is available from Netgate Global Support 24x7x365.
- TAC Lite is included with the purchase of your Netgate appliance.
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TAC Professional and TAC Enterprise support plans are also available.
- Additional help is available through the Netgate Community Forum.




