Router recommendation need.

[zMaliz]

Hi,
By the end of the week I should be on a fibre 900 package so I'm trying to work out what to do re my router.
Currently I'm running Opnsense and it does work very well but I'm not sure if the hardware will support the new connection. My plan is to test it but also have a backup in case my current server isn't capable.

My options are to buy a new server for opnsense or get a router.
My requirements are:
Support Full Fibre - FTTP 1800/120 to allow for future upgrade (PPPOE)
Port forwarding based on specific external IP addresses
IPsec VPN and restrict which Lan devices have access
Wireguard VPN and restrict which Lan devices have access
All the usual DHCP, NAT etc.

Has anyone any suggestions for this ?

Thanks

 

[Tech9]

Has anyone any suggestions for this ?

Upgrade your OPNsense appliance.

 

[zMaliz]

Upgrade your OPNsense appliance.

Thanks. I'm looking at an N100 based server but there are so many options, and I've no idea which are any good !

 

[Tech9]

You never mentioned what you currently have so I have no idea what is going to be an upgrade for you.

 

[zMaliz]

The server I have now is running an AMD GA420CA CPU with 8gb ram and 128 m2 SSD.
Running Opnsense and connecting via PPPOE to an 80/20 FTTP connection , when I speed test CPU usage is approx 3%
Thanks

 

[Tech9]

It will work just fine with your new ISP plan. Upgrade when you need >Gigabit.

 

[zMaliz]

Thanks. I'm hoping so, as it will make things easier.

 

[Tech9]

The CPU in your mini PC may be old, but perhaps still better than the CPU found in many home routers.

 

[zMaliz]

My concern is Opnsense / BSD uses a single core for PPPOE, I'm sure if this CPU will have enough power to cope.