Suggestions please

I am about to build XG Home as well and was looking at one of these:

www.aliexpress.com/.../32855356778.html

Hi guys,

I have an earlier version of that box running quad core celeron and it struggles with two ISP connections running 4mbs/400kbs on a good day and 14 firewall rules. I am also running a limited IPv6 configuration. By struggling I mean it is running around 32% CPU with only one active user and a couple of devices in power saving mode.

I was hoping this box would replace my e3- box when I connect to the NBN shortly on at least 50/20 (45/15).

I think your choice Ian is a slight overkill because it has a seperate display chip but otherwise it looks very good and I will I expect replace mine shortly with the newer low power version that you have posted.

 The good thing about these boxes is they come with VGA ports.

Ian

Thanks Ian,

I just want power as my home connection is currently 100 / 2 and once FTTC HFC NBN hits will be 100 / 50

I have about 35 - 40 devices (4 users) hitting the firewall at any given time.

Currently an Meraki MX64 does the job OK

Hi Ian,

if you do a comparison with the Sophos XG hardware my current hardware should be an overkill. I have two users and about 20 devices, but most are in low power mode most of the time.

I was primarily looking to reduce the power consumption with the new box, around 10w.

Ian

Cool.

I have two kids that have about 4 devices each they hammer the network and a Wife who works from Home and Tele Commutes.

I think my dog has logins somewhere too... LOL

Hi,

Some of my post got lost. Only has a HDMI port, no VGA.

extra info, it is a dual core with hyper threading.

Ian

Hey Ian,

please post your results after the hardware and network upgrade are in place.

Thank you

Ian

Hey Ian,

please post your results after the hardware and network upgrade are in place.

Thank you

Ian