The Netgate® 1100 security gateway appliance with pfSense® Plus software is the ideal microdevice for the home and small office network. With a compact form factor, low power draw, and silent operation it can run completely unnoticed on a desktop or wall. Featuring a Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz CPU, (3) 1 GbE ports, and 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, the Netgate 1100 enables up to 927 Mbps routing and 607 Mbps of firewall throughput.
Hardware Comparison Chart
The Netgate 1100 delivers a substantial improvement in pfSense Plus firewall performance relative to its highly popular predecessor, the SG-1000. Consumer and business customers will quickly appreciate this product packs a serious punch with pfSense Plus software, world-class price-performance, elegant packaging, and an unbeatable low price.
L3 Forwarding
- IPERF3 Traffic:Â 927 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic:Â 472 Mbps
Firewall
(10k ACLs)
- IPERF3 Traffic:Â 607 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic: 191Â Mbps
IPsec VPN
(AES-CBC-128 + SHA1)
- IPERF3 Traffic:Â 247 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic:Â 90 Mbps
Netgate 1100 performance tests conducted with pfSense Plus software version 22.01
CPU: Underpinned by the powerful, yet energy-efficient, 64-bit Marvell ARMADA® 3720 network processing system-on-chip (SoC), which fully leverages Dual Cortex®-A53 ARM® processor cores.
Network Ports:Â Marvell 88E6141 networking switch which drives (3) GbE Ethernet (WAN/LAN/OPT) ports
Storage:Â 8GB eMMC storage.
Memory:Â 1GB DDR4 RAM, DDR4 memory allows more stable, higher transfer rates for memory-intensive applications (e.g. IDS/IPS).Â
Cooling:Â The passive cooling system and low power draw of the Netgate 1100 provides efficient thermal management and silent operation expected from smaller devices despite its significantly higher performance.
pfSense Plus software provides the performance, flexibility, reliability and business assurance expected from leading secure networking applications:
- Up to 10 Gbps performance
- Flexible 3rd-party application options
- Traditional management mechanisms
- Proven reliability
- Complete business assurance support
All at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives, pfSense Plus software is the perfect answer. Popular pfSense Plus use cases include load balancing, traffic shaping, captive portal, UTM device, DNS/DHCP Server, IDS/IPS, failover WAN, and much more.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| SoC | Marvell Armada 3720LP (88F3720) dual core ARM Cortex A53 processor @ 1.2GHz |
|---|---|
| System Memory | 1 GB DDR4 RAM on board |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC |
| Network Interfaces | 1x Marvell 88E6141 networking switch 3x GbE Ethernet (WAN/LAN/OPT) |
| USB | 1x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 1x Micro USB port (console) |
| Misc | Reset button, heatsink, 3 Status LED |
| Power | 12V 2A DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm x 10mm jack, center pin positive (power over USB not supported) |
| Power Consumption | 3.48W (idle) |
| Operating Temperature |  0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) |
| Enclosure | Plastic 110 x 84.6 x 31.75 mm (4.33″ x 3.33″ x 1.25″) |
| Hardware Warranty | 1 year standard with purchase |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA. Looking for RCM certification? Inquire with our Australia or New Zealand Partners. |
Read our appliance buying guide for more information and advanced configurations.
PRICE-PERFORMANCE KILLER
- 5x packet processing performance gain vs. the Netgate SG-1000
- 64-bit ARMv8 networking platform
- Based on the popular Marvell ESPRESSObin design
ENHANCED SECURITY
- Secured with pfSense Plus software
- First product equipped with Microchip® CryptoAuthentication Device which provides assurance your system is running authentic, unaltered pfSense Plus software
MODERN PACKAGING / FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
- Cost-efficient / Low power
- Sleek, compact, and attractive case
- Quiet operation / Fanless design
- Mount anywhere: DIN and Wall rail mount options available
IDEAL FOR CONSUMER, SMB, AND SERVICE PROVIDER NEEDS
- Small Office Home Office (SOHO) internet access, home labs, and virtual offices
- SMB, Branch Office, remote worker locations
- Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) services extension
- Extensive use case supportÂ
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PRODUCT FEATURES
LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
- No artificial limits or add-ons required to make your system fully functionalÂ
- 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 moneyÂ
- No moving parts to wear out. This system is designed for a long deployment lifetimeÂ
GROWS WITH YOU
- From firewall to multi-function security gateway, get the security you need to protect your home or businessÂ
- 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 GUIÂ
- No fumbling with a command line interface or typing arcane commandsÂ
SECURE REMOTE ACCESS
- Connect via encrypted Virtual Private Networks (VPN) between your offices, let mobile workers connect securely, or connect to the CloudÂ
- 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
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, ATTACK PREVENTION, & CONTENT FILTERING:
- 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
USER AUTHENTICATION & SYSTEM 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 & REPORTING:
- Customizable dashboard with widgets
- Local monitoring graphs
- Remote logging
- Network usage monitoring [w/pkg]
- Network diagnostics [w/pkg]
Learn more about the power of pfSense Plus software here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Please note that standard build time is 2-3 days after payment is received
- Quick Start Guide and other ManualsÂ
- Not POE compatible
- Does not support mSATA or LTE cardsÂ
- Note: This system is not RCM safety certified for Australia and New Zealand. Customers in Australia and New Zealand should inquire about RCM certified systems through our Partner network.
Your purchase includes all of these super neat things, which will help you get started with pfSense Plus software:
- Complimentary 24×7 zero-to-ping support from Netgate Global Support
- Access to the continuously updated pfSense online documentation
- ACB: Automatic Encrypted Configuration Backup Service
SUPPORT INFORMATION
- Technical assistance is available from Netgate Global Support 24x7x365.Â
- TAC Lite is included with the purchase of your Netgate appliance.
- TAC Pro and TAC Enterprise SLA descriptions and pricing are available here.Â
- Help is available on our community forum here.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
- One year manufacturer’s hardware warranty information is here.
- Extended warranties for US customers are available from Extend. More information on their offer and warranty policy can be viewed here.
- Standard 30 day return policy. Netgate does not sell seconds or returns. An open box fee may apply.
- All specifications subject to change without noticeQuestions? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at sales@netgate.com
