Input and Output Ports¶
Front Side¶
Front view of the Netgate 1100 Firewall Appliance¶
The items in this image are described by entries in Ethernet Ports and Other Front Ports.
Ethernet Ports¶
Interface Name |
Port Name |
Port Type |
Port Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
WAN |
mvneta0.4090 |
RJ-45 |
1 Gbps |
LAN |
mvneta0.4091 |
RJ-45 |
1 Gbps |
mvneta0.4092 |
RJ-45 |
1 Gbps |
The Ethernet ports are switched ports. By default these ports are configured as discrete interfaces on separate VLANs.
Note
For more details on how the switch operates, see Switch Overview.
For instructions on how to configure the switch see Configuring the Switch Ports.
Other Front Ports¶
1x USB 2.0 Port (left side)
1x USB 3.0 Ports (right side)
USB Ports¶
USB ports on the device can be used for a variety of purposes.
The primary use for the USB ports is to install or reinstall the operating system on the device. Beyond that, there are numerous USB devices which can expand the base functionality of the hardware, including some supported by add-on packages. For example, UPS/Battery Backups, Cellular modems, GPS units, and storage devices. Though the operating system also supports wired and wireless network devices, these are not ideal and should be avoided.
Rear Side¶
Rear view of the Netgate 1100 Firewall Appliance¶
From left to right:
Power Connector
12VDC 2A Center Pin Positive
Power Consumption 3.48W (Idle)
Recessed Reset Button (performs a hard reset, immediately turning the system off)
Warning
A hard reset of the system could cause data corruption and should be avoided. Halt or reboot the system through the console menu or the GUI to avoid data corruption.
Top Side¶
LED Patterns¶
Status LED |
State |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Black Diamond |
Blink Fast |
pfSense® Plus boot in progress |
Solid |
pfSense® Plus boot complete |
|
Blink Slow |
pfSense® Plus software upgrade is available |
|
Blue Square |
Active |
mPCIe Expansion Slot Activity (not supported) |
Green Circle |
Solid |
Power |
Note
Though the system board has a Mini-PCI Express (mPCIe) expansion slot, it is not currently supported.