#hardware
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pfSense Appliances: Netgate, Protectli, or DIY Build
What a pfSense appliance actually buys you, how Netgate, third-party boxes, and DIY builds differ, and the five checks to run before ordering any of them.
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pfSense Requirements: Minimum & Recommended Hardware
See pfSense minimum and recommended CPU, RAM, storage, and NIC requirements for basic routing, VPN, pfBlockerNG, and Suricata IDS/IPS.
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Best pfSense Hardware to Buy in 2026 by Use Case
A spec-based comparison of pfSense appliances, mini PCs, and used systems by WAN speed, IDS/IPS load, NICs, support, power use, and budget.