pfSende (or other) as VPN Server (Stand alone) i would like to set-up a dedicated machine as VPN Server. All clients connecting through the vpn should be able to access the entire network. As I have to use 6tunnel (ipv4->ipv6) only TCP connections are possible so I …
pfSense should give you a much better connection and be more stable. But at the expense of power. If power is expensive, it may not be worth it. But then again, if you enjoy *NIX, it's definitey worth it. Otherwise, Sophos UTM, or Untangle are better …
dd-wrt vs openwrt vs Tomato vs pfsense for a VPN router Advice I would like to configure my router to become a VPN client, so that my whole network can benefit from a VPN connection.
Only 120 Mbit Speed on a 250Mbit Cable Network. Hello, with some struggles, I've finally managed to install OpenWrt on my TP-Link W8980. In a thrill of anticipation I've started a speedtest, just to find out, that I'm downloading with whopping 50 Mbit/s. Compared to 270 Mbit/s on stock firmware I was very dissapointed.
Openwrt does everything I need it to and almost nothing I don't. Packages - pfsense is great for stability but it's packages are often running behind. Great for business, not really necessary for home. Openwrt on the other hand has more up to date (but less stable probably) packages, like wireguard. I have nothing bad to say about either.
· 1y The difference is in the target hardware. Openwrt is designed to run on small embedded devices, like commercial routers and single board computers. Pfsense is built for the standard x86 family. 7 level 2 EffectiveLong Op · 1y Openwrt can also run on x86. I can see it can take advantages of more powerful hardware for more advanced stuff. 5