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title: Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway
date: 2017-10-11T17:51:24Z
modified: 2026-05-12T13:47:45Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/sg-1100-pfsense-firewall-appliance/"
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excerpt: pfSense firewall ideal for SOHO
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  - Netgate
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  - simple
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  - featured
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  - Network Firewall Appliance
  - Networking
  - Routers
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![Netgate-1100](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-1100-Blocks-Product-Description-1.png?v=1633356100)

The Netgate® 1100 security gateway appliance with pfSense® Plus software is the ideal microdevice for the home and small office network. With a compact form factor, low power draw, and silent operation it can run completely unnoticed on a desktop or wall. Featuring a Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz CPU, (3) 1 GbE ports, and 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, the Netgate 1100 enables up to 927 Mbps routing and 607 Mbps of firewall throughput.

![Netgate-1100-Performance](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-1100-Blocks-Product-Description-2.png?v=1643822918)



[Hardware Comparison Chart](https://info.netgate.com/hubfs/website-assets/netgate-hardware-comparison-doc.pdf "Hardware Comparison Chart")

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The Netgate 1100 delivers a substantial improvement in pfSense Plus firewall performance relative to its highly popular predecessor, the SG-1000. Consumer and business customers will quickly appreciate this product packs a serious punch with pfSense Plus software, world-class price-performance, elegant packaging, and an unbeatable low price.

**L3 Forwarding**

- IPERF3 Traffic: 927 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic: 472 Mbps

**Firewall**

(10k ACLs)

- IPERF3 Traffic: 607 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic: 191 Mbps

**IPsec VPN**

(AES-CBC-128 + SHA1)

- IPERF3 Traffic: 247 Mbps
- IMIX Traffic: 90 Mbps

_Netgate 1100 performance tests conducted with pfSense Plus software version 22.01_

![Netgate-1100-Specifications](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-1100-Blocks-Product-Description-3_6f31df63-8663-4689-9bb7-631d0fa5f373.png?v=1634564401)

**CPU:** Underpinned by the powerful, yet energy-efficient, 64-bit Marvell ARMADA® 3720 network processing system-on-chip (SoC), which fully leverages Dual Cortex®-A53 ARM® processor cores.

**Network Ports:** Marvell 88E6141 networking switch which drives (3) GbE Ethernet (WAN/LAN/OPT) ports

**Storage:** 8GB eMMC storage.

**Memory:** 1GB DDR4 RAM, DDR4 memory allows more stable, higher transfer rates for memory-intensive applications (e.g. IDS/IPS).

**Cooling:** The passive cooling system and low power draw of the Netgate 1100 provides efficient thermal management and silent operation expected from smaller devices despite its significantly higher performance.

![Netgate-5100-Software](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/1M-pfsense.jpg?v=1702912187)

pfSense Plus software provides the performance, flexibility, reliability and business assurance expected from leading secure networking applications:

- Up to 10 Gbps performance
- Flexible 3rd-party application options
- Traditional management mechanisms
- Proven reliability
- Complete business assurance support

All at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives, pfSense Plus software is the perfect answer. Popular pfSense Plus use cases include load balancing, traffic shaping, captive portal, UTM device, DNS/DHCP Server, IDS/IPS, failover WAN, and much more.

## TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS





| SoC | Marvell Armada 3720LP (88F3720) dual core ARM Cortex A53 processor @ 1.2GHz |
| --- | --- |
| System Memory | 1 GB DDR4 RAM on board |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC |
| Network Interfaces | 1x Marvell 88E6141 networking switch 3x GbE Ethernet (WAN/LAN/OPT) |
| USB | 1x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 1x Micro USB port (console) |
| Misc | Reset button, heatsink, 3 Status LED |
| Power | 12V 2A DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm x 10mm jack, center pin positive (power over USB not supported) |
| Power Consumption | 3.48W (idle) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) |
| Enclosure | Plastic 110 x 84.6 x 31.75 mm (4.33″ x 3.33″ x 1.25″) |
| Hardware Warranty | 1 year standard with purchase |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA. Looking for RCM certification? Inquire with our [Australia](https://www.netgate.com/partners/locator.html#australia "Netgate Australia Partners") or [New Zealand](https://www.netgate.com/partners/locator.html#new-zealand "Netgate New Zealand Partners") Partners. |