Netgate 5200 pfSense+ Security Gateway

Netgate-5200-Description

The Netgate® 5200, when paired with pfSense® Plus software, is the ideal security and services gateway for growing businesses, power users, and branch office deployments that demand more performance, more memory, and more flexibility without stepping up to a full rack-mount system.

Powered by the Intel® Atom® X7405C "Amston Lake" processor with a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz, the 5200 delivers a significant performance leap over previous-generation desktop appliances. The turbo capability ensures the 5200 can handle sustained bursts of demanding traffic, including Threat Detection and Prevention, VPN encryption, and content filtering, without compromising throughput.

The 5200 comes equipped with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 4800 MT/s, making it an ideal platform for running multiple security packages simultaneously without resource contention or performance degradation. A 128GB NVMe M.2 SSD provides fast, reliable storage for extensive logging, package data, and configuration.

Connectivity is provided through four independent 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports and one dedicated 1 Gbps Ethernet port, giving administrators flexible options for WAN, LAN, DMZ, and management interface assignments. Each port is independently configurable, supporting single or dual WAN, high availability, WAN failover, and complex multi-segment network architectures.

Like all Netgate appliances, the 5200 ships with pfSense Plus software and Netgate Nexus pre-installed and ready to deploy. Complimentary software updates for the life of the product and 24x7 zero-to-ping Technical Assistance from Netgate Global Technical Assistance Center are included with every purchase.

Netgate-5200-Performance

L3 Forwarding
(Router)

9.5 Gbps

Firewall
(10k Stateful ACLs)

9.13 Gbps

IPsec VPN
(IPSec AES-256-GCM)

5.74 Gbps

Netgate 5200 performance tests conducted with pfSense Plus software version 26.03.1

Netgate-5200-Specifications

CPU: 4-Core Intel Atom X7405C "Amston Lake" Processor Base Frequency 2.2GHz, Max Turbo Frequency 3.4GHz

Network Ports: (4) 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports, (1) Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port

Storage: 128GB NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD

Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 (4800MT/s)

Power: External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) DC barrel connector

Cooling: Active - internal chassis cooling fans at the rear of the enclosure

Netgate-5100-Software

pfSense Plus software provides the performance, flexibility, reliability, and business assurance expected from leading secure networking applications:

Exceptional performance
Traditional WebGUI and REST API management mechanisms
Proven reliability
Complete business assurance assistance

All at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives, pfSense Plus software is the perfect answer. Popular pfSense Plus use cases include firewall, VPN, routing, load balancing, traffic shaping, captive portal, DNS/DHCP Server, IDS/IPS, failover WAN, and more.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

CPU	Intel® Atom® X7405C "Amston Lake" Processor Base Frequency 2.2GHz, Max Turbo Frequency 3.4GHz
CPU Cores	Four Cores
Physical Network I/O ports	(4) 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports (1) Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
Storage	128GB NVMe M-Key M.2 SSD
Memory	8GB LPDDR5 (4800MT/s)
Console Port	1x auto-detect combo port with "Cisco pinout" RJ45 or Micro-B
USB Ports	1x Type-A USB3.2 (up to 5Gbps) 1x Type-A USB2.0 (up to 480Mbps)
RTC (battery)	CR2032 (20mm) lithium coin cell onboard, 3VDC
LED	3x RGB + AMBER LEDs
Power Buttons / Switches	1x pushbutton (front) - software controlled
Enclosure	sheet steel enclosure, powder coat finish - desktop 8.50 x 10.24 x 1.73 inches 216 x 260 x 44 mm 5.9 lbs. / 2.7 kg
Mounting	Desktop Optional Wall Mount Optional Single Rack Mount Optional Dual Rack Mount
Cooling	Active - internal chassis cooling fans at the rear of the enclosure *airflow direction is front-to-back
Power	External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) DC barrel connector AC Inlet: IEC320-C14 (3 PIN) Power Cord: One US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord included
Environmental	0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) - ambient
Certifications	CE, CB, FCC (Class B), RoHS, UL, ACMA / RCM, UKCA, VCCI

Who Needs the Netgate 5200 pfSense+ Security Gateway

The Netgate 5200 is built for organizations that demand high throughput, rock-solid reliability, and advanced security capabilities. It’s the ideal choice for:

Small to medium-sized businesses
Branch office and edge deployments
Multi-gigabit internet connections (up to 2.5 Gbps)
Deployments requiring multiple simultaneous security packages
Remote worker environments with high VPN demands
Managed Service Providers (MSPs/MSSPs)
Organizations who need the next step up in performance and memory while keeping a quiet, desktop-friendly footprint.
Networks with edge-to-cloud and hybrid cloud connectivity demands
Environments requiring inline proactive Threat Detection and Prevention

Why You Need It

The Netgate 5200 delivers performance, flexibility, and security in a compact desktop design, perfect for mission-critical deployments.

High Performance – Up to 9.5 Gbps L3 routing, 9.13 Gbps stateful firewall, and 5.74 Gbps IPsec VPN
Port Flexibility – 4 independent 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports and 1 Gigabit Ethernet port allow for flexible options for WAN, LAN, DMZ, and other port assignments.
Advanced Security Built-In – Run inline Threat Detection and Prevention as well as DNS filtering provided by Threatgate locally with ample CPU headroom to handle threats in real time
Easy Management - Fully configurable through our web-based GUI, the Netgate Nexus GUI, or the full-featured REST API. Multi-Instance Management capabilities also provided by Netgate Nexus.
Cost-Efficient Longevity – No artificial speed caps, no complicated license schemes. Designed for an extended deployment lifetime.

KEY FEATURES

Low Total Cost of OwnershipGrows With YouEasy ManagementSecure Remote AccessBest For

pfSense+ software updates and security patches are provided free of charge for the life of the product
No artificial limits or add-ons are needed for full functionality
Enjoy unlimited users, firewall rules, IPsec tunnels, dual WAN, and more without additional usage or feature-based pricing
Low power requirements to save money
Designed for an extended deployment lifetime