Currently at the 300/20 level for internet speeds from Spectrum. I would like to use the best possible router I can. I have the current hardware available to me:
Cisco Meraki MX64 (Got this free for attending a webinar) Yes, I know it is limited to 250Mbps download. Comes with 3yr advanced license - meaning everything is enabled
Or use pfsense or Sophos UTM9 on the following hardware (yes i know it is overkill)
I7-6700K
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Gaming 5 mobo
16GB DDR4-2400
256GB Intel 6 m.2 SSD (yes I know it is NVMe)
I want to use content filtering/IPS/Application filtering (probably eliminates pfsense just on that), and country blocking
I think it would be between Sophos and the MX64 based on the above criteria but not sure if it is a colossal waste of resources running it on that hardware or not.
Opinions/advice are welcome.
Thank you!
Cisco Meraki MX64 (Got this free for attending a webinar) Yes, I know it is limited to 250Mbps download. Comes with 3yr advanced license - meaning everything is enabled
Or use pfsense or Sophos UTM9 on the following hardware (yes i know it is overkill)
I7-6700K
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Gaming 5 mobo
16GB DDR4-2400
256GB Intel 6 m.2 SSD (yes I know it is NVMe)
I want to use content filtering/IPS/Application filtering (probably eliminates pfsense just on that), and country blocking
I think it would be between Sophos and the MX64 based on the above criteria but not sure if it is a colossal waste of resources running it on that hardware or not.
Opinions/advice are welcome.
Thank you!
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