--- product_id: 138746906 title: "Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance." brand: "netgate" price: "£241.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Netgate" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138746906-netgate-1100-pfsense-security-gateway-vpn-router-firewall-lifetime-tac store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 3x 1 GbE switched ports 650+ Mbps firewall throughput Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance. **Brand:** netgate **Price:** £241.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Elevate your network security game—because your data deserves a pro-level guardian. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance. by netgate - **How much does it cost?** £241.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138746906-netgate-1100-pfsense-security-gateway-vpn-router-firewall-lifetime-tac) ## Best For - netgate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted netgate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Protect in Minutes:** Pre-loaded pfSense+ means zero hassle setup—unbox, customize, and secure your edge network instantly. - • **Silent, Low-Power, Always-On:** Discreet design fits anywhere—desktop, wall, or rack—while consuming minimal power to keep your workspace sleek and green. - • **Flexible Network Configuration:** Three dedicated 1 GbE ports let you segment WAN, LAN, and OPT traffic for professional-grade network control. - • **Powerful Performance in a Compact Frame:** Dual-core ARM processor delivers near gigabit routing and robust firewall throughput without the noise or bulk. - • **Business-Grade Security, Lifetime Updates:** Stay ahead with pfSense+ software updates and 24/7 expert TAC Lite support—your network’s always future-proof. ## Overview The Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway is a compact, professional-grade network security appliance featuring a 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, three 1 GbE switched ports, and over 650 Mbps firewall throughput. It comes pre-loaded with pfSense+ software, includes lifetime software updates, and offers 24/7 TAC Lite support, making it ideal for secure edge networking in home labs or small business environments. ## Description Buy Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance.: Routers - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Good Product for starter homelab or home network - It is a good product for the starter and does do what it is intended but keep in mind this does not supply WIFI you would need to pick up another device. If your using on a simple lab or home network will work fine but anything more it may bog down due to the CPU if doing to much traffic through it. Otherwise GREAT for what paid well worth it Review: Great little POWERFUL router. - Let me say this upfront: If you're clueless about networking, DO NOT BUY THIS! This is not a beginner's router. It is a very powerful router and the configuration can be very complex. If you have half a clue about networking, read on- I've been running pfSense for years on old PCs and love it. But the old PCs get flaky when power gets removed (they don't always come back up). This little bugger does EVERYTHING the PC version does and it recovers from power losses correctly! If you have never used pfSense, it's a steep learning curve but it is POWERFUL! It does things that only high-end professional routers can do. I'm running multiple site-to-site VPNs, Road-warrior VPNs, port forwarding to dedicated servers, DMZs, and pretty complex firewalls to keep everyone out of where they're not supposed to be. You can't do this with a consumer grade SOHO router. ## Features - BUSINESS READY - pfSense+ software updates included for product lifetime. Netgate TAC Lite technical support included. One year hardware warranty included. - COMPLETE - Pre-loaded with pfSense+ software to get up and running fast. Simply unbox it and start customizing for your secure edge networking needs. Free help with setup from our expert Technical Assistance Center (TAC) available 24/7/365. - POWERFUL - A dual core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz delivers near gigabit routing of common home iPerf3 traffic and in excess of 650 Mbps of firewall throughput. - COMPACT - Low power draw, a compact form factor, and silent operation allow it to run unnoticed when placed on a desktop, wall, or rack. - FLEXIBLE - Three (3) 1 GbE switched (WAN/LAN/OPT) ports allow you to configure three separate 1 GbE switched ports for upto a gigabit of bi-directional traffic. - DELIVERY - In order to provide the most reliable service for desertcart customers, this item is shipped with adult signature required. - Ideal for AI security: Protect your AI workloads and data. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MTMPXKG | | Antenna Location | Business, Home | | Antenna Type | Internal | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,917 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #229 in Computer Routers | | Brand | Netgate | | Built-In Media | 1 Main body, 1 USB console cable | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Protocol | Ethernet | | Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Micro USB, USB, Wired | | Control Method | App | | Controller Type | Switch | | Coverage | Network Security | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (372) | | Data Transfer Rate | 940 Megabits Per Second | | Frequency | 1.2 GHz | | Frequency Band Class | Single-Band | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00858079003657 | | Is Modem Compatible | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.33"L x 3.33"W x 1.25"H | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | LAN Port Bandwidth | 1 Gbps | | Manufacturer | Netgate | | Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 940 Megabits Per Second | | Mfr Part Number | Netgate SG-1100 | | Model Name | Netgate SG-1100 | | Model Number | SG-1100 | | Number of Ports | 3 | | Operating System | FreeBSD | | Other Special Features of the Product | firewall | | RAM Memory Installed | 1 GB | | Security Protocol | WPS | | UPC | 858079003657 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 12 Volts | | Warranty Description | One year repair warranty, return to depot from date of purchase | | Wireless Compability | 802.11b | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Netgate - **Color:** White - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, Micro USB, USB, Wired - **Frequency Band Class:** Single-Band - **Included Components:** 1 Main body, 1 USB console cable - **Model Name:** Netgate SG-1100 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business, Home - **Special Feature:** firewall - **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11b ## Images ![Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412Qb+uSW7S.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this have a true gigabit connection? One review says it can only hit 500mbit of firewall traffic.** A: Don't ask an engineer, ask a marketing person. If you are an engineer, you know that "1 Gbps" is actually ~941 Mbps after you subtract headers/framing/etc so no, you won't ever truly see 1 Gbps on any 1Gb NIC. It will negotiate at 1 Gb and say it's passing traffic at 1 Gbps, but that's the difference between marketing and a small technical matter of networking overhead. The marketing answer to your question is "it depends" - upon how many rules you have, what size packets you're moving, what additional packages you may have installed. The more rules you have, the slower every packet filtering firewall goes that relies on in kernel based networking. So the only way to find out how fast it will go is to test it. Fortunately, Netgate has tested these systems using a well defined, standard IMIX setup. Contact the Netgate sales group to discuss your throughput requirements or take a look at the blog post (june 2019) for details prior to purchasing on Amazon. If you want true knock-your-socks-off speed, look at the Netgate TNSR, which leverages the FD.io VPP open source project and does not rely on in-kernel based network processing. **Q: Can I hook this up between my router and modem?** A: Yes you can. This device is a router in its own right, and quite a good one, so I'm not sure why you would put it between another router and the network terminal adapter. If you are building a DMZ for your network so that some services could live there and be accessible to the Internet and to your internal network while keeping your internal network inaccessible, such a connection scheme would make sense. That's a pretty sophisticated approach for a home/small business network, however, and probably better addressed by using cloud providers like Google, Amazon, or Microsoft to provision the publicly-visible services. Aside: maybe your device actually is a modem, but I'd be surprised in 2019 if that were the case ... anyway, 'terminal adapter' is the term of art that covers both modems and other network interface devices. **Q: Does the lan interface support vlan trunking to logically split lan and dmz networks?** A: Great question. Yes! All of the interfaces can do this. **Q: What is the nation of origin? Where is the SG-1000 made?** A: At this time, the SG-1100 is being manufactured in China. By December 2019, we expect to have transitioned manufacturing successfully to Taiwan. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Product for starter homelab or home network *by M***S on October 13, 2021* It is a good product for the starter and does do what it is intended but keep in mind this does not supply WIFI you would need to pick up another device. If your using on a simple lab or home network will work fine but anything more it may bog down due to the CPU if doing to much traffic through it. Otherwise GREAT for what paid well worth it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little POWERFUL router. *by T***Q on November 27, 2024* Let me say this upfront: If you're clueless about networking, DO NOT BUY THIS! This is not a beginner's router. It is a very powerful router and the configuration can be very complex. If you have half a clue about networking, read on- I've been running pfSense for years on old PCs and love it. But the old PCs get flaky when power gets removed (they don't always come back up). This little bugger does EVERYTHING the PC version does and it recovers from power losses correctly! If you have never used pfSense, it's a steep learning curve but it is POWERFUL! It does things that only high-end professional routers can do. I'm running multiple site-to-site VPNs, Road-warrior VPNs, port forwarding to dedicated servers, DMZs, and pretty complex firewalls to keep everyone out of where they're not supposed to be. You can't do this with a consumer grade SOHO router. ### ⭐ No support 1 month and no response from them! *by H***N on April 9, 2020* Over a decade ago, I set up pfSense on a Soekris Net5501 by using an image on an SD card and connecting by a serial cable to configure everything. The hardware is getting old and I wanted a reliable replacement firewall. Buying this from Netgate was a serious mistake. I had configured my old firewall 100% on my own and it ran well for over a decade. When I made updates, there was no problem. When I got tied up with deaths in the family, moving, building a new house, and so on, for a number of years, that old pfSense firewall just kept chugging along, working perfectly. I felt, after that long, it was time to update, but I didn't want to mess with putting an image on an SD card and dealing with a serial cable. I don't have the time I did in the past, so I ordered a simple box, running the same software, that was backwards compatible. Supposedly I could load the configuration from my old firewall directly into the new one and that would be it. Well, no. I had issues with DNS from the start, but it didn't look like firewall issues. It looked more like flakey ISP issues. I had to go to the forums and, after FOUR days exchanging messages and spending hours each day, I finally got the new configuration tweaked so we didn't keep losing connectivity repeatedly. During this time, I wrote a letter to Netgate - to Sales, since they promise "zero to ping" tech support, but they don't have that contact email anywhere on the website. Hell, unless you pay for tech support, you have only the forum. A month later? Not one single reply on that email. (I was hoping Sales would at least say, "We gotta make sure this guy doesn't complain to others and badmouth us," and send me to tech support, but they ignored it.) So now, while the whole country is on lockdown, I'm finding it takes 1/3 of a second for a ping to this device on a network that was working perfectly until I replaced the old pfSense firewall with the Netgate one running a new version of pfSense. I don't know what's wrong with this system, but it keeps malfunctioning and creating issues that slow down connections when an old version of the same software, on old hardware, worked perfectly. And help? No. They don't give it. Not even zero to ping. They don't care. Time to go back to the old hardware. It worked. I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and go through the old fashioned upgrade process because I sure as hell can't count on Netgate's equipment to work properly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Netgate 1100 pfSense+ Security Gateway | VPN, Router, Firewall | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 3X 1 GbE Ports | Protect Your Network with This Fully Featured, Professional Network Security Appliance. - Netgate 2100 MAX pfSense+ Security Gateway | Firewall, VPN, Router | Lifetime TAC Lite Support | 4X 1 GbE Ports | 1x 1 GbE Combo RJ45 or SFP | Protect Your Network! - Ubiquiti U6+ Dual Band IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 3 Gbit/s Wireless Access Point --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138746906-netgate-1100-pfsense-security-gateway-vpn-router-firewall-lifetime-tac](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/138746906-netgate-1100-pfsense-security-gateway-vpn-router-firewall-lifetime-tac) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*