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Hi, It may be a stupid thing to ask. But I just want to clarify. My Sonic Wall TZ190W support contract is expired and it will be very expensive to renew. So I decided to go with pfSense as many spice heads are recommending it as good and free open source.

Now the problem is I got one spare computer (old) HP Dc 7900 Ultra slim only with one network port. As pfSense require two network ports for WAN and LAN, is it ok to use a USB to RJ adapter. I never worked with Linux before so I don't know how it is going to detect the adapter in pfSense.

I think I did mess up with my installation. Earlier i was able to access the pfSense through a web browser.

So i tried to configure some thing and it kick me out of the session. I tried few things and finally did 'Reset to factory defaults'. Still not able to access the web interface.

So I changed the HDD in the PC and reinstalled it using option 99. Assigned the interfaces and their IP addresses. I can ping the gateway from the pfSense system. Thought everything is good. Come to my laptop and browse the IP nothing comes on the screen. Tried to ping the pfSense IP didn't work.

So pfSense can ping the gateway but i can not able to Ping the pfSense. I am using the same IP range. Don't know when went wrong with it.

Asus had only presented in passing at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (CES). In addition to the small 1015B, a device with a 12.1 inch screen (1366x768 pixels, glare type) called Eee PC 1215B is available this year. Nothing has changed on the outsides and thus the well-familiar seashell case is still used.

The interface array has also only been modified slightly, whereas now a USB 3.0 is installed in addition to a HDMI out. A total of three models and four different color alternatives of the 1215B intended for the German and Austrian market are to attend to the largest possible group of buyers. It had been (we reported).

The Asus Eee PC 1215B-SIV006M that we are testing is the happy medium and includes with graphics, a 320 GB hard disk capacity, a 2 GB DDR3 RAM, a USB 3.0 port and a Bluetooth 3.0 +HS module. The netbook moves in the usual range at a recommended retail price of 399 euros including added value tax. Only a minor AMD update or a reasonable enhancement of the existing range? Asus' newest sprout doesn't have any surprises in terms of design.

It is still the familiar seashell case as it had already been used in various other models. Corporate Seal Stamp Template Kids there. The plastic used everywhere and the matt silver finish makes a good impression.

However, we adversely noticed sharp edges in single parts. The looks convince with a blend of plain parts in silver and elegant inserts of black high-gloss.

The Eee PC is also available completely in black (matt or glossy) or in red with a textured surface, depending on your taste. However, this decision is a matter of personal preferences.

The case's stability is impressive and even stronger pressure doesn't affect the base unit. Other netbooks could take an example on this. On the other hand, the display lid isn't as resistant and only slight pressure is enough to create visible waves. Then again, this unit's torsional stiffness and tightly pulled display hinges can be seen as positive. The latter offer a good hold in the desired position with slight teetering. Opening the lid with one hand is not possible due to the low weight of 1.53 kilograms and rear positioned battery.

Thus, the case has to be held down. The Eee PC's bottom proves to be fairly inaccessible. The RAM can be upgraded via a maintenance cover, whereas the maximum is 8 GB on two slots. The means of access to the memory medium is quite a bit more difficult and there is a sticker that warns you of a possible warranty loss. Basically, the hard disk (construction height: 9 millimeters) could be replaced, but the numerous plastic clutches on the case can break off easily and the amount of required steps make it unnecessarily complicated. The usual interface array for a netbook is found on the sides. The pleasant distribution is also familiar.

An agreeable feature is a fast USB 3.0 port besides the HDMI out. This port isn't marked as such, though.

Regarding the 1215B models, it becomes apparent that only our test device for 399 euros and the more expensive device with an E-350 APU for 449 euros (RRP) have this additional feature anyway. The webcam located above the display works with the basic 0.3 megapixels and bids a still acceptable picture quality for video conferences via Skype. A small gimmick in this field is the privacy cover that can be pushed over the lens and thus provides impassable protection against impending spying attempts. Communication Asus sticks to its line in regard to communication options and offers the latest standard. In addition to 10/100 MBit Ethernet (Atheros AR8152) and WLAN standard 802.11n, data transmission via Bluetooth 3.0 +HS is offered starting in the midrange model, which is here in the test.

A UMTS model is currently not available and the required case opening also isn't equipped ex-factory. A simple and fairly inexpensive alternative is a fitting UMTS stick with a SIM card. Supplies The netbook's slim packaging already hints at the moderate scope of delivery. However, this is the case in most devices of this category.

Besides the device, there is a 6 cell battery, a small power adapter with power cable and the usual documentation. Extras, such as a small bag or a mouse, aren't common for this price range and have to be purchased separately. On the other hand, the software configuration is a fortiori, even if not necessarily in a positive sense. Apart from Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and Adobe Reader, the vast amount of freeware programs and an anti-virus program's trial version are only superfluous ballast for the relatively weak configuration. Warranty In regard to warranty, the Eee PCs from Asus match the larger devices in every way. They are delivered with a 24 month warranty including pick-up & return service ex-factory.

If desired, this service can be extended for an acceptable price of around 80 euros. However, Asus generally only grants a warranty for the first 12 months on the included battery. The Eee PC 1215B moves at the upper end of the netbook device category with a 12.1 inch screen. Most users prefer the usually more fine-grained resolution besides the size. In this case, native 1366x768 pixels in a 16:9 format with a high-gloss display surface are given. Regarding the predecessors, it becomes apparent that Asus still uses the same screen from the Taiwanese manufacturer, HannStar (model: HSD121PHW1) and no improvements, such as a matt alternative, are supplied.

External monitors with higher resolutions can also be connected thanks to a VGA and HDMI out. Both ports could provide a good transmission quality in 1920x1080 pixels (Full HD, 1080p) in a performance test. Small LEDs are still responsible for illuminating the entire surface. They also allow a slim build at the same time. Interestingly, our test device's maximum brightness of 203 cd/m 2 is quite good. The comparable Eee PCs, and, clearly lag behind this to an extent. However, slight inaccuracies in measurement have to be considered and the question about the subjectively visible differences remains.

A clear drawback is the observed brightness fluctuations which result in an illumination of only 82 percent and a visible clouding of the LED lighting. The other display rates can't keep the average impression upright. The black value of 3.95 cd/m 2 is extremely high and the resulting contrast of 47:1 turns out low as expected. We can't determine if this unusual measurement is an outlier of our test sample or a problem of the range at the time of our review.

The color reproduction and definition is subjectively acceptable, whereas the visible clouding has to be rated negatively. We also looked closer at the reproducible color spectrum to complement this point. The, for professional users, important sRGB reference color gamut isn't even close to being covered. This device isn't very suitable for professional use. It won't likely upset normal users as much as the image's contrast will.

A fresh breeze from AMD blows inside the new Eee PC 1215B netbook edition. Both entry level models are equipped with the, which clocks with 1 GHz and has been codenamed Ontario. The 40 nanometer chip's power is distributed over two physical cores at a nominal power loss (TDP) of 9 watts. However, it doesn't include a virtual expansion (Hyper Threading) or automatic overclocking.

An important key point of the accelerated processing unit is the incorporated with a core clock of 280 MHz and DirectX 11 support. This AMD solution is faster and, in particular, more modern in contrast to the incorporated in the.

Even so, the actually weaker processor is of consequence. Asus however also offers the 1215B with the stronger for higher performance. This alternative works with 1.6 GHz, two cores and an incorporated.

Although this processor doesn't support virtual cores, the graphics unit is a bit superior thanks to a core clock of 500 MHz. Around 50 euros have to be paid for this upgrade, which includes a 4 GB DDR3 RAM and a 500 GB hard disk capacity. The CPU benchmarks from Maxon start off our test course. The achieves a result of 1405 points in Cinebench R10's multi-thread rendering (32bit) and thus lags slightly behind dual core CPU. Seen in total, it is in the lower third of our database. An example with the Intel chip alternative would be the with a result of 1457 points (difference: +3.6 percent). The is available for a surcharge and a bit stronger with a core clock of 1.6 GHz.

The achieves 1957 points in this test and has a lead of 25.6 percent on the and 28.2 percent on the tested. Netbooks with an fall through the cracks of the newer Cinebench R11.5 because these configurations are only delivered with Windows 7 Starter (32bit).

This benchmark is executed in 64bits. A difference of 33.3 percent (0.4 to 0.6 points) results in comparison with the Acer notebook with an in this test. All in all, a typically weak performance for a netbook, that is also noticed in routine use. Opening windows is quite slow and the charge times aren't impressive, either. Nevertheless, Intel practically moves on a par with its N550 CPU. The incorporated is faster with a core clock of 280 MHz and also technically more modern than the Intel counterpart in the N550. But it is still no guaranty for a convincing 3D performance.

The GPU achieves a result of 1399 points in 3DMark06 and clearly surpasses the with a. The, for example, only reaches weak 147 points in this benchmark.

Thus, it lags behind by a whole 89.5 percent. The Acer notebook with an () is faster with its core clock of 500 MHz and achieves 1987 points (difference: +29.6 percent).

System Performance Furmark's system benchmarks bid a small performance verdict. The Eee PC 1215B achieves a total score of acceptable 1788 points in PCMark Vantage. However, it is also in the lower third of our database. The immediate AMD predecessor,, is only a breadth away and even netbooks with are direct neighbors in comparison. The, for example, reaches 1671 points, which results in a difference of only 6.5 percent. Stihl Ms170 Chainsaw Specs. The is faster as usual and the difference is 12.5 percent with 2044 points ().

A 2.5 inch hard disk from Seagate, with today's standard capacity of 320 GB, serves as data memory. The installed Momentus 5400.6 places itself in the usual performance midfield with a work speed of 5400 rpm. The maximum read transfer rate of 72.2 MB per second (CrystalDiskMark) and the access speed of the AS SSD benchmark confirm this statement. Replacing it with a stronger alternative in form of a hybrid drive or a SSD is possible with some effort. However, it's not recommendable for lay persons. Moreover, it has to be considered that SSDs with eSATA II connections aren't supported by this platform (, ) and thus Intel's new SSD series 320 is sooner to be recommended.

System Noise A small case fan and the installed memory unit are responsible for the created noise level. The netbook stays in the background with a constant 31.4 dB(A) in idle mode. However, the permanently running fan is clearly a point of criticism. Other systems prove that silent operation in office applications is possible. The installed hard disk doesn't show any irregularities with 32.7 dB(A).

The operation in load surprised us at a later stage. The low level of constant 31.4 dB(A) could be maintained even during demanding applications. The fan's revolution speed normally increases significantly during these measurements in most cases. Low power consumption, a relatively small screen and a suitably sized battery are important points for impressive battery runtimes.

The latter bids a capacity of 56 watt hours in 6 cells, whereas it is Asus' standard netbook battery. BatteryEater's Classic Test simulates the hardware load during maximum display brightness and enabled WLAN modules. A complete battery charge is drained after good 4 hours and 49 minutes in this scenario. BatteryEater's Reader's Test is the opposite measurement. Reading a text document is replicated in this case (max. Energy saving options).

The assessment is finished after 11 hours and 49 minutes. In comparison, the Eee PC 1215B is in the upper third, whereas this device category also has room upwards. More often than not, both of these scenarios aren't true to life because only the mostly used short term extremes are shown. The practical measurement ' surfing via WLAN' with a pleasant display brightness is usually the happy medium. The netbook delivers a convincing presentation with 7 hours and 26 minutes, which is nevertheless within the average range. Lastly, we also looked closer at the charging process from a capacity of 0 to 100 percent.

Unfortunately, this process is rather long with 197 minutes (3 hours and 17 minutes). The Asus Eee PC 1215B, with the new and incorporated leaves us with mixed feelings, as already the direct predecessor did. The case is still very stylish and the stability as well as workmanship is good – although we find that it lacks a bit of attention to detail. The connectivity has also been modified and there is now a USB 3.0 port installed.

We believe there is need for improvement in the below average screen and the touchpad area with slightly stiff keys. In terms of performance, the Brazos platform () is no longer new and, with exception of 3D performance, is still in the lead, even if insignificantly. The emissions and the battery runtimes subjectively make a good impression, whereas we have to complain about the permanently running fan as well as the stereo speakers. Basically, you get a modern typewriter with well-known strengths and weaknesses for 399 euros (RRP, midrange model), which is available as the model Asus Eee PC 1215B, but also with an. Shortcut What we like The generous keyboard, the good battery runtimes and the low noise and temperature emissions. What we'd like to see Better workmanship in details and a considerably better display with matt surface. What surprises us The continued use of the meanwhile outdated case without improvements and the permanently running fan.

The competition Newer netbooks with 11.6 or 12.1 inch display are scarce on the market. However, alternatives would for example be the Acer Aspire One 722 or the netbook.