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Qotom Mini Q170S (8GB RAM 64GB SSD CPU J3710)

initB10r

Hello all,

I would like to secure my network at home with Sophos XG. I use a VDSL line from 1and1.

I bought the Zyxel VMG1312-B30A VDSL modem to establish the Internet connection.

Now I am thinking about what I can use as hardware for the XG. In my research in the forum I have often read about the manufacturer Qotom, but also that there are often copatibility problems with the network cards.

Here is a link to my favourite model: de.aliexpress.com/.../32790213756.html

Since I only have one LAN and WAN, I selected a model with 2 NICS.

Are the 2 x Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN compatible with Sophos?

Is the hardware otherwise sufficient to run Sophos XG? We are 4 people at home.

Thanks in advance for your support

Regards
Marc



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  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Hello,

    I have a VDSL 50 line.

    Where is this speed step to be set?

    Is the hardware sufficient for normal traffic or do I have to deal with restrictions in normal operation?

    Can the XG also "HTTPS decrypt and scan" like UTM and would the hardware still be sufficient for this?

    Many greetings
    Marc

  • 0 in reply to initB10r
    initB10r said:
    Is the hardware sufficient for normal traffic or do I have to deal with restrictions in normal operation?

    Depends on what features you're going to use.

    Expect around 350Mbit/s with IPS/ATP/AV. (With hyperscan.)

    Expect around 120Mbit/s with TLS Decryption with AV/IPS/ATP.

    But it will all depend on what kind of traffic is passing through.

    initB10r said:
    Can the XG also "HTTPS decrypt and scan" like UTM

    Yes, with TLS 1.3 support.

    initB10r said:
    would the hardware still be sufficient for this?

    You will be heavily limited in throughput because of your processor, but since you have a 50Mbit/s VDSL line, the processor should be able to handle It without issues.

    If you can, get a better processor.

  • 0 in reply to Prism

    Thanks for the help.

    Unfortunately, I don't really know much about processors.

    Can you recommend an alternative in a similar price segment?

    I would also like to pay attention to the power consumption.

    I am currently looking at the following:

    Qotom 4 LAN Mini PC with Processor N2920 Quad Core 1.86 GHz CPU TDP 7.5 W Home Office Router Firewall.
    de.aliexpress.com/.../1005002625304098.html

    or

    SCHNELLE 4 RS232 MINI PC J1900 N2920 mini wohnzimmer PC / HTPC host/industrielle computer Celeron Quad-core
    https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32439750708.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_topSellerIng.8148356.42.21304dcddTHszd


    Would this be more suitable?

  • 0 in reply to initB10r

    I don’t think any of them are suitable, they are too old. Power consumption is over rated, if the device uses 10wh, that is a 100 hours for 1 kWh and how much do you pay for a kWh?

    what do up you anticipate your users doing with your internet connection?
    ian

  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Hi,

    this would be a better buy and improved performance with low power.

    low power 4 port firewall.

    As well it uses intel NICs which will give you improved performance.

    Ian

  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    Thank you for the suggestion.

    I have looked at all the models in the shop. Would the following model be even better? It has an Intel Celeron J4105 and DDR4 installed:
    de.aliexpress.com/.../1005002746189649.html

  • 0 in reply to initB10r

    Most definitely better.the only question would be does it have a default bios?

    ian

  • 0 in reply to rfcat_vk

    I'm really totally unsure at the moment. The CPU seems important to me now and the energy consumption not so important.

    According to this, the last model would be much better, but I have never heard of the company IKuaios before and I am always "afraid" of bad quality and conception, which can cause fire in the worst case or something similar.
    Probably a stupid thought but...

    Qotom has been on the market for much longer and is apparently also often used here in the forum.

    Does anyone else have any ideas about hardware or am I thinking too much?

  • 0 in reply to initB10r

    I have one of those Qotom boxes and used it for a while but gave up on it because the device lacked performance when being configured. The Qotom boxes use old technology and have not updated their CPU offerings, while being under powered and work well for simple configurations. Depending on what your 4 users do and complex your configuration is will depend on performance,the other issue being increased line speed when you upgrade and XG performance with the newer versions.

    My system as shown in my signature is a home built units.

    For home use the recommendation is go for the fastest CPU you can buy that is not an I5 or greater model.

    Ian