Netgate 2100 Max pfSense+ Security Gateway Firewall
The Netgate 2100 Max is a compact, fanless security gateway appliance that runs pfSense+ software. It is designed for home users, remote workers, and small businesses that need advanced firewall protection, VPN capability, and flexible network routing in a small desktop form factor. It combines strong routing performance with enterprise-grade security features while remaining energy efficient and silent.
Product Features
High-performance firewall and routing
Delivers up to approximately 964 Mbps firewall throughput and around 2.2 Gbps routing performance, suitable for gigabit internet connections and small office networks.
pfSense+ advanced security platform
Provides enterprise-level firewall controls, traffic shaping, VLAN support, and detailed network monitoring through a web-based interface.
Integrated VPN capabilities
Supports secure remote access using IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard for encrypted site-to-site or remote user connections.
Flexible multi-port design
Includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports with a dedicated WAN port and switch-based LAN ports for flexible network segmentation.
Fanless silent operation
Completely passive cooling design ensures silent operation, making it suitable for office desks and home environments.
Low power consumption
Energy-efficient ARM-based architecture designed for 24/7 continuous operation with minimal power usage.
Expandable storage options
Supports internal storage expansion for logging, packages, and advanced pfSense features.
Security-focused hardware design
Built for reliable long-term operation with secure firmware and hardware-level stability.
Product Specifications
- Model: Netgate 2100 Max (SG-2100 variant)
- Software: pfSense+
- CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: eMMC with expandable M.2 SATA support (model dependent)
- Network ports: 1 × WAN Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45/SFP combo), 4 × LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Firewall throughput: Up to ~964 Mbps
- Routing throughput: Up to ~2.2 Gbps
- VPN performance: Up to ~254 Mbps (IPsec, depending on configuration)
- Cooling: Fanless passive cooling
- Use case: Home, SOHO, small business, remote office firewall/router
The Netgate 2100 Max is best suited for users who want a dedicated firewall appliance with strong security features, stable VPN performance, and reliable gigabit routing in a compact, silent system.



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