Long time lurker here. Been eyeing these boxes for a while. Now to figure out if I need to jump on one quick if they are on their way out, or wait and see what comes behind to replace them. The N100/200's didn't seem like they'd be a step up performance or power consumption wise from the current stuff.
Topton Jasper Lake Quad i225V Mini PC Report
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You may want to try the HUNSN model RJ03L with the N6005 and motherboard by CWWK V5. You can email them at sales@hunsn.com or via their Aliexpress store. I have the model mentioned and wrote two posts about it here:
https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/hunsn-model-rj03l-w-n6005-v5-w-4-i226v-nics.38464/
Very quick to respond but given the Covid restrictions over there now, there may be a delay.
BobS
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Thanks for the info (and very informative posts you got in your thread -- somehow I had completely missed it).
Definitely an option... the RJ03L N6005 looks to be ~$245 at the HUNSN Online Store, which isn't bad.
Order was placed on the 4th of Jan and it arrived on the 16th of Jan so 12 days to get to the UK (SE).
Tracking was really good, with updates all the way to the door.
Came packaged really well and no customs to pay.
It was the barebones version and once added storage and memory, opnsense was installed and temps are around 57c while doing nothing.
Going to see what settings can be changed to try and lower that.
All in all very happy with the service from KingNovy.
I hear you, I have not had problems after the getting these units, so there is that. I hope I don't have any problems...
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, avoid the intel ones. Yeah, they are over the place, but sucks this AP in 5ghz fiasco.
en:users:drivers:iwlwifi [Linux Wireless]
Actually there might be some non official patches, but not secure to work all the time.
making hostapd LAR-friendly (on Intel 5GHz wireless cards) - tildearrow
Intel wireless cards are among the best for Linux, with support for new devices landing even before they are released. however, they have one big drawback: LAR (Location-Aware Regulatory).
tildearrow.org
Google the respective kernel bugs. "linux iwlwifi 5ghz ap mode lar"
I was recommended the mediatek ones. That one and MT7922 as well.
How do you guys typically run this with something like pfsense and opnsense, and a separate wireless AP? Do you put the wireless AP on another port and bridge that and the other LAN port which goes to the switch, so you have more control over wireless clients, or just put the AP on the switch?
For what it's worth, I am running an N5105 variant, 16Gig memory, using Proxmox to host PFSense and OpenWRT.
- For PFSense I am running Suricata, pfBlocker and SquidGuard with HFSC traffic shaping
- For OpenWRT I am running 6E via an AsiaRF AW7916-NPD connected with a Heayzoki Mini PCIE to M.2 (NGFF) Key M Adapter in the WiFi slot (using the bundled WiFi to M2 adapter).
In case anyone out of Germany (or the EU) is interested in a new n6005 topton Model-A with 4xi226 NICs and lite-on power brick (EU plug). I impulsively bought it but simply got no use for so much power and will stick to my APU2 
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I am willing to part with it for 230€ incl. insured shipping via DHL to Germany. If you're interested send me a PM. Sorry for spamming here but I felt it was the best place ;-)
Cheers
Alex
.I am willing to part with it for 230€ incl. insured shipping via DHL to Germany. If you're interested send me a PM. Sorry for spamming here but I felt it was the best place ;-)
Cheers
Alex
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I attach my AP to one of my router port directly. I don't have a Switch since the 4 ports from the N5105 that I have is enough to cover my home needs. And actually I only use 2 of the 4.
I use the first port for the WAN and the second for the LAN which is the AP connected. The AP have 4 more additional ports which I connect only one other device which is low in throughput and that's it. Mostly my entire house relies on the AP wireless if you know what I mean.
If I had way more devices or computers that requires cable access, I would consider doing a 2 tier network architecture.
EDIT: I am actually changing a bit how I implement stuff and made a small diagram on how I want things now:
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N5105 with 6xintel i266 ordered from cwwk, support and communication was excellent via the live chat from the main website the conversation even gets auto emailed to your email account if you are logged into his cwwk site.
I did ask regarding the AX210NGW Wifi 6+BT module and he charges about £21 for it, but I said I will find my own after hearing the AP issues.
He threw in the back plate, 40mm fan for free with my order.
I believe the sata/hdd power/data cable and power supply comes with the unit already but will confirm when it arrives in a few weeks time, I just hope I get decent tracking information from the courier to UK.
Will update further once I get the goods.
I did ask regarding the AX210NGW Wifi 6+BT module and he charges about £21 for it, but I said I will find my own after hearing the AP issues.
He threw in the back plate, 40mm fan for free with my order.
I believe the sata/hdd power/data cable and power supply comes with the unit already but will confirm when it arrives in a few weeks time, I just hope I get decent tracking information from the courier to UK.
Will update further once I get the goods.
Pretty picture
Wish I could draw pretty like that !! Quick question - you have OpenWRT or something else on that Asus access point for the VLANS?!? Looks like you are just using subnetting (which isn't really segregating the traffic) and not using VLANs . . .So I'm running opnsense baremetal on the minipc right now. Pretty basic setup. First ethernet port is for WAN to my modem. Rest are bridged into one "LAN" group in opnsense.
One of the LAN ports goes into my small generic chinese 2.5g POE switch.
from the switch I have the POE ethernet going to my AP, which is a TP-link EAP670. That just runs... tp-link's AP software.
why are you running pfsense and openwrt on the same box? Is the opnsense for wifi support?
Yeah, I will need to change the AP firmware to OpenWRT. Haven't done it yet.Pretty picture
Edit: I currently don't have those subnets yet, but one could probably do so via opnsense/pfsense in the N5105 if I am not mistaken?
I'm assuming you mean OpenWRT instead of OPNsense. Yes, I am using OpenWRT as an AP as the pfSense support for AP is limited.
Hi everyone! First post, still reading .. page 10 out of 115 What does everyone think of this model ? Does it have an upgrade able BIOS, and good thermal/physical parameters, or there is a better N5105 4x i226 unit to buy?
Many thanks!!!
What does everyone think of this model ? Does it have an upgrade able BIOS, and good thermal/physical parameters, or there is a better N5105 4x i226 unit to buy?Many thanks!!!
My last experience with CWWK hasn't been the greatest:
On a N5105 with 4x i226 v5:
- constant IO delay between 0.7 and 1.5% for no apparent reason after a fresh install of Proxmox
On a N6005 with 4x i226 v5:
- bios does not support 32gb of RAM
- bios does not have the option for the 'smart fan function' (PWM)
Both units do NOT support the DMA identifier of the devices via IOMMU.
Support was useless, they offered a refund after shipping back the unit. By the way, they are NOT the manufacturer of the boards.
You buy cheap you get cheap I guess.
On a N5105 with 4x i226 v5:
- constant IO delay between 0.7 and 1.5% for no apparent reason after a fresh install of Proxmox
On a N6005 with 4x i226 v5:
- bios does not support 32gb of RAM
- bios does not have the option for the 'smart fan function' (PWM)
Both units do NOT support the DMA identifier of the devices via IOMMU.
Support was useless, they offered a refund after shipping back the unit. By the way, they are NOT the manufacturer of the boards.
You buy cheap you get cheap I guess.
That's why i'm waiting for David from Gowin to announce their new RS86 boxes. At least he replies on reddit and here as well. So, a bit more visibility. With aliexpress can be a hit and miss.
According to intel's ark, 6005 only goes to 16GB.
They are at a price where you can mount a more serious set up (with more TDP of course but still)