Running pfsense as a firewall what type of throughput does this device get?

Unencrypted pfSense can forward at wirespeed, but for an openvpn link, this box struggles to get up to 100mb/s and drops about 30% of packets. I upgraded from pfSense to VyOS, and now easily 200mb/s encrypted openvpn traffic, no packets dropped, and less cpu usage, only about 30%.

Who is the manufacturer of the memory and msata? what are those model numbers?

Memory comes from either Kingston, Samsung, or Crucial. The 120GB mSATA is from BiWin.

I notice there is an open slot next to the msata drive slot. Is this slot compatible with some sort of wifi and bluetooth module?

It is for a WiFi module. Note that it must be the USB communications type of WiFi module such as found on the Protectli website

What's its performance like with ids/ips (surricata for example) enabled?

Runs great. Its running around 28% to 48% of memory with 4GB. CPU runs around 15%.

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🔐 Secure your network like a pro—because your data deserves the Vault.

OPEN OS FREEDOM - Compatible with pfSense, OPNsense, Untangle, and more—customize your firewall your way.
SILENT COMPACT DESIGN - Fanless, whisper-quiet operation fits discreetly into any workspace.
ROCK SOLID NETWORK SECURITY - Built-in AES-NI hardware encryption ensures your data stays locked tight.
POWERHOUSE QUAD CORE PERFORMANCE - Intel Celeron J3160 delivers smooth, reliable multitasking at up to 2.2GHz.
SEAMLESS MULTI PORT CONNECTIVITY - Four Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports for blazing fast, stable wired connections.

The ProtectliVault FW4B is a compact, fanless firewall micro appliance powered by an Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160 CPU with AES-NI encryption support. Featuring 8GB DDR3L RAM, a 120GB mSATA SSD, and 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers robust, customizable network security compatible with popular open-source firewall OS options. Designed for silent operation and professional-grade performance, it’s ideal for managers who demand reliable, secure connectivity.

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Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160
Max Screen Resolution	3840x2160 or 1920x1080
Processor	1.6 GHz celeron
RAM	8 GB DDR3L
Hard Drive	120 GB SSD
Graphics Coprocessor	Intel Integrated Graphics
Chipset Brand	Intel
Card Description	Integrated
Wireless Type	802.11bgn
Brand	Protectli
Series	FW4B - 4 Port
Item model number	FW4B-0-8-120
Hardware Platform	PC
Operating System	OS Agnostic
Item Weight	2.61 pounds
Product Dimensions	4.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches
Color	Black
Processor Brand	Intel
Number of Processors	1
Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Flash Memory Size	120
Hard Drive Interface	Solid State
Batteries	1 CR2 batteries required.

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