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I also use a MiniPC running pfSense and couldn't be happier. I made the switch 3 years ago, after running a Linksys WRT54G-TM on OpenWRT for 5+ years.

pfSense is simple to get started with, powerful enough for small to medium businesses and "just works."

The initial setup might be a bit more $$$ ($150 for hardware), but it will last you a long time.

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Which MiniPC did you use? I'm considering a similar setup, so options to consider would be welcome.

Looks like it was a Gigabyte GB-BXBT-2807[1]

I added a 32gb ssd drive and a USB Ethernet dongle as well (for 2nd interface).

The box has wifi, but no driver support from FreeBSD. My WIFI is supplied via a UniFI AC LITE.

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856164...

Thanks. I've looked at the AC Lite and the AC PRO also, but haven't narrowed the search for a small box to run the router.

Seems the box you linked to has only 1 ethernet port. How do you connect to both WAN and AP?

I added a USB <-> ethernet adapter. I didn't love the idea , but I researched a bit and bought a FreeBSD supported one (Linksys).

Have had 0 problems with it so far.

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