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?
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.