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Hardware Options

Already running OPNsense? Skip this — just sign up and connect. Need hardware? Here are our tested options.

Minimum Requirements

Dual NIC — Two Ethernet ports (WAN + LAN). Intel NICs preferred.
AES-NI — Required for VPN acceleration. All modern CPUs include this.
4 GB RAM — 8 GB recommended for IDS/IPS with full rulesets.
32 GB storage — SSD or eMMC. 64 GB+ for logging.
Easiest

Managed Setup

~$399 all-inclusive

  • Protectli + OPNsense + OIRIS pre-configured
  • Ships ready to plug in — no terminal, no setup
  • We manage everything remotely via encrypted tunnel
  • Includes first month of Premium

Best for: Anyone who wants protection without the project

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Budget

Protectli VP2420

~$250 configured

  • Intel Celeron J6412
  • 8 GB RAM, 120 GB SSD
  • 4x 2.5GbE Intel NICs
  • AES-NI, fanless
  • OPNsense preinstall available

Best for: Small homes, <15 devices, basic firewall + OIRIS

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Recommended

Protectli VP2430

~$300-350 configured

  • Intel N150, DDR5
  • 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD
  • 4x 2.5GbE Intel I226-V NICs
  • 32 GB eMMC + M.2 SATA slot
  • OPNsense preinstall available

Best for: Most homes, 15-30 devices, full IDS/IPS + OIRIS

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Power User

Protectli VP6670

~$600-800 configured

  • Intel Core i3-1215U
  • 16 GB RAM, 256 GB NVMe SSD
  • 6x 2.5GbE Intel NICs
  • AES-NI, TPM 2.0, WiFi 6 optional
  • OPNsense preinstall available

Best for: Large homes, 30+ devices, VLANs, VPN, full logging

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Complete setup checklist

You need

  • Mini PC with 2+ Ethernet ports
  • USB drive for OPNsense installer
  • Two Ethernet cables
  • Your existing router/modem

You do NOT need

  • Cloud subscription
  • External server
  • Networking expertise
  • Proprietary hardware

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