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Protectli FW6B (lemmy.ca)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm using a Protectli FW6B as my opnsense firewall/router. I'm upgrading my internet service to 1.5 GB fiber and I'm not sure what to do with this device once I do. I could continue using it as my router (I guess put it on the LAN side of the supplied Bell "Gigahub" router/WiFi ap/whatever the fiber equivalent of a modem is?) but then I lose out on 1/3 of my bandwidth.

I already have a homebuilt NAS running truenas with a bunch of services - I guess I could move all those services from truenas onto the Protectli and keep the NAS solely as a storage system?

Either that or just sell it to recupe the costs somewhat. I'm already considering selling my ruckus 510s because the new router comes with WiFi 6. If I did that, I'd probably look to sell the 2x ruckus r510 aps I have setup too.

Is there another option I'm missing?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Some additional ideas for the Protectli device:

backup/redundant OPNsense instance for high availability
backup NAS/storage
- set it up at a family/friend's house
a test/QA device for new services or architecture changes
travel router/firewall
home theater PC
Proxmox/virtualization host
- Kubernetes cluster
Tor, I2P, cryptocurrency, etc. node
Home Assistant
- dedicated local STT/TTS/conversation agent
NVR
low powered desktop PC

There are so many options. It really depends on what you want, your other devices, the Protectli's specs, your budget, etc.