Description
Netgate 6100 BASE pfSense® Security Gateway with 8GB Memory
The Netgate 6100 Base is a high-performance network security appliance designed to meet the demands of modern businesses, branch offices, managed service providers (MSPs), and advanced home networks. Running pfSense® Plus software, it delivers enterprise-class firewall protection, secure VPN access, advanced routing, traffic management, and intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) to help safeguard your network against evolving threats.
Powered by an Intel® Atom C3558 quad-core processor, 8GB ECC DDR4 memory, and 21.3 GB of onboard eMMC storage, the Netgate 6100 Base provides the performance and reliability needed for business-critical applications. Whether you're securing a single office, supporting multiple WAN connections, or managing a complex network infrastructure, it offers dependable performance with low power consumption in a compact, fanless chassis.
The Netgate 6100 Base features a versatile range of high-speed interfaces, including 2 × 10GbE SFP+ ports, 4 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, and 2 × 1GbE Combo (RJ45/SFP) ports, making it easy to deploy multi-gigabit networking across a wide range of environments. From fibre internet connectivity and VLAN segmentation to virtualised networks and high-bandwidth applications, the 6100 Base delivers the flexibility and scalability required for today's growing business networks
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION:
| CPU | Intel® Atom® C3558 with QAT, 4-core @ 2.2 GHz (Denverton family) |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | Quad Core |
| Physical Network I/O ports | (2) 10 Gbps SFP+ cage (WAN) (2) Auto media detect 1 Gbps (RJ45 copper / SFP fiber) “Combo Port” (WAN) (4) 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 “direct” (unswitched) ethernet (LAN) |
| Storage |
21.3 GB eMMC (onboard – soldered) |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 w/o ECC, single channel |
| Physical Expansion Card Slots |
2x m.2 (Key-B slot) for NVMe (PCIe, USB2.0, USB3.0) 1x Mini-PCie Slot (Wi-Fi Only) |
| Console Port | 1x auto-detect combo port with "Cisco pinout" RJ45 or Micro-B |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 jacks (USB-A female) Located on left side rear when viewed from system front |
| LED | 3x 4-color LEDs (RGB + amber) Software / bootloader controllable via Microchip MCU |
| Enclosure | Desktop – Aluminum, plastic, and steel enclosure. 10 x 7.88 x 1.88 inches 254 x 200 x 47.63 mm |
| Mounting |
Optional Wall Mount kit Optional Rack Mount Kit |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Power | External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) barrel connector. Specifications (not final): – UK Power Cord: BS 1363 to IEC320-C7 |
| Environmental | 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) – ambient |
| Certifications | FCC (Class B), IEC / CE, CB, UL, RoHS, 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
- From firewall to Unified Threat Management, 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, Squid for optimized content delivery and SquidGuard for anti-spam/anti-phishing and URL filtering.1
- Maximum Active Connections: 4,000,000
EASY GUI MANAGEMENT
- Manage pfSense 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 security, 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
- Enterprise
- 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
- 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:
- 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
Auth & Security:
- User and group-based privileges
- LDAP authentication
- Automatic lockout after repeated attempts
- Optional key-based SSH access
- Traffic and bandwidth shaping
- Captive portal with user data transfer quotas
- External RADIUS authentication [w/pkg]
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
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- "Inside The Box: The Netgate 6100" appliance breakdown video
- 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
- Optional wall mount available
- Note: This system uses the case as a heatsink, please be aware it may feel warm when in use
Your purchase includes all of these super neat things, which will help you get started with pfSense Plus software:
- Complimentary 24x7 zero-to-ping support from Netgate Global Support
- Access to the continuously updated pfSense online documentation
- ACB: Automatic Encrypted Configuration Backup Service
Support:
- 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.
- Help is available on our community forum here.
Warranty & Returns:
- One-year manufacturer's hardware warranty.
- Standard 30-day return policy. Telappliant does not sell returned or second-hand products. An open-box fee may apply.
- All specifications subject to change without notice