{"product":{"product_id":"B0179S50UU","title":"ZOTAC ZBOX CI323 nano Fanless Mini PC Intel N3150 CPU Intel HD Graphics Native 4K support Dual Gigabit LAN 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth (ZBOX-CI323NANO-U)","price":null,"image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512KX6+diAL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S50UU"},"comments":[{"body":"I suggest the pfSense route. I've been using pfSense for many years. It is great. And yes, you should be able to put your current wifi router into AP mode.\r\n\r\nCheck out [this](https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU). Makes a great Lil pfSense router. Add a stick of ram and small ssd. ","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"BJWTech"},{"body":"Keep in mind the processor in that doesn't support AES-NI, which will be required as of pfSense 2.5.\r\nI've been using one of [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S50UU) for a little over a year. It has Realtek NICs and boot takes a little longer because of a FreeBSD issue with the SD card reader, but otherwise, it's been solid.","subreddit_name":"homelab","author":"grokdesigns"},{"body":"I'm running mine on a little [Zotac zbox](https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1486656387\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=zotac), just needed to add in a bit of RAM and a hard drive. Works like a charm :-) Currently running squid, snort, and surricata with no issues.","subreddit_name":"PFSENSE","author":"Th3Cap3"},{"body":"I picked up a Zotac Zbox a little over six months ago for my pfsense machine, and it's been running beautifully. Absolutely zero complaints so far. The price is just right, and the form factor is perfect for my needs. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_z5UMybQ3S3084","subreddit_name":"PFSENSE","author":"fbmgriever"},{"body":"I put untangle on one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179S50UU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1 My WAN is a USB 3.0 to Ethernet and I use the two built in LANs for Home network and LAB network.\r\n\r\nSo i go Cable modem in bridge mode -\u0026gt; untangle server -\u0026gt; \r\neth 1 -\u0026gt; DD-WRT -\u0026gt; home devices\r\neht 2 -\u0026gt; Cisco switch -\u0026gt; lab devices.\r\n\r\nIMO something like untangle or pfsense blows DD-WRT out of the water.  I used DD-WRT for many years, so I am not knocking it.  \r\n\r\nJust remember if you allow ANY connection in, there is ALWAYS a risk.  Your goal is to reduce risk as much as possible.  Keep your stuff up to date to cover 0days and privileged access vulnerabilities. Any firewall is better than none, but I would recommend something with more control than a consumer router.  Block any unused outbound port.  Hackers can use these to get a reverse connection. ","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"aerofly0610"},{"body":"I got one of these (below) and put untangle on it. Its CPU blows those atoms out of the water since it has AES-NI.  You don't mention if this is for home or business.  For home untangle is $50 a year (yes i know that's more than free pfsense).   If this is for business, untangle license cost per connection.  However they wouldn't support it installed on a consumer computer lol.  You could still install pfsense, I just prefer untangle at this time.  As a side note, if this is for business... don't cheap out.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179S50UU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"aerofly0610"},{"body":"PFSense does all this no problem. If you don't have an old computer, here is a new computer that works: https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1479736533\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=zbox\r\n\r\nAdd 4GB ram and some storage. Add more ports with a cheap switch if you don't need vlans. If you need vlans use a smart switch. Use your old router in access point mode for Wifi.\r\n\r\nNotes: The wifi card is not pfsense compatible but if using pfsense it is not ideal to run internal wifi. Take the card out or just ignore it. The NICs are made by Realtek. They may give you a few headaches to work through. ","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"phr0ze"},{"body":"The modem is easy, you will likely end up with a Motorola SurfBoard. The router has lots of choice. I personally use PFSense which requires a computer with two NICs. If you have a Pentium 4 or better laying around you can usually just put a $10 NIC in it. If you don't have a spare machine, this: https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1475677423\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=zotac+NUC\r\n\r\nAdd $17 for 4GB ram and $25 for small SSD\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"HomeNetworking","author":"phr0ze"},{"body":"It comes with the entire [CI232](https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1471034204\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=ci323+nano). You would need RAM and a HDD (plus repairs) to get these going. ","subreddit_name":"hardwareswap","author":"mgsickler"},{"body":"Take a look at this box: https://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1475677423\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=zotac+NUC\r\n\r\nI know its only two ports (Lan/Wan) but it runs PFSense well and supports AES-NI which seems to be a sticking point on other devices. Add $17 for 4GB ram and $25 for a SSD.","subreddit_name":"homelab","author":"phr0ze"},{"body":"Yeah. This box. ZOTAC ZBOX C Series Passive Cooling Mini PC, Intel  N3150 Quad-Core CPU, Intel HD Graphics Barebones System (ZBOX-CI323NANO-U) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5031xbD43WAQQ\r\n\r\nIt has AES-NI. Just add 4gb ram for $20 and a SSD for $25. Under $200 and low power. ","subreddit_name":"PFSENSE","author":"phr0ze"},{"body":"Another option with dual NICs and the same processor:\r\nZOTAC ZBOX C Series Passive Cooling Mini PC, Intel  N3150 Quad-Core CPU, Intel HD Graphics Barebones System (ZBOX-CI323NANO-U) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0vGSxb1SSM2VF","subreddit_name":"homelab","author":"lmbcdk"},{"body":"Here is an even cheaper option the the previous one I posted, and with Celeron quad core CPU.  Realtec NICs though, so doesn't meet the NIC requirement from the OP.  Good reviews from people running PFSense.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0179S50UU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_13?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER","subreddit_name":"homelab","author":"chuck1011212"},{"body":"Just don't expect to have decent VPN performance, as the CPU in this doesn't support AES-NI, and it's quite a few generations old. You can look around for something with an N3150, which is only a year old at this point and supports AES-NI, the clock speed will be higher, quad-core, and it'll support more RAM all while keeping power consumption low. Also, the boards with this CPU can run fanless.\r\n\r\nHere's one with dual-ethernet built in for only $150, still needs a HDD \u0026amp; RAM, but those are dirt cheap. http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU","subreddit_name":"PFSENSE","author":"groupers"},{"body":"Dust will be an issue, but if you are able to spend a bit of money, rather than recycling an existing box, you can get an appropriate machine for cheap. \r\n\r\nUnless you are going to be doing some intensive work on the machine, you can get by with a small fanless box.  [Something like this](http://www.amazon.com/ZOTAC-Quad-Core-Graphics-Barebones-ZBOX-CI323NANO-U/dp/B0179S50UU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1456350614\u0026amp;sr=8-5\u0026amp;keywords=zotac+mini).  Depending on which model you choose, you may need to add a HDD, but those can be had for cheap these days, or you can use an old one laying around.\r\n\r\nI would make a little box for it, and put some mesh / foam around the box to keep out some of the dust.  It is passively cooled, so no dust will be sucked in, but workshops are dusty, and dust doesn't need help to collect.\r\n\r\nI have a similar box, and I will be doing this exact thing in the near future.\r\n\r\nYou don't need much power to run youtube videos and some music.  Even Sketchup should work fine.  If you are going to be running some serious CAD / Design software, you may need something a bit more powerful, but the box / foam should still work just fine.  Whatever you do, allow some airflow around the machine either way.  Don't do what some people do and seal the machine in an air-tight, or low-flow box to protect it.","subreddit_name":"woodworking","author":"hoyfkd"}]}