CWWK F13 8-Port 2.5GbE Firewall Mini PC

The CWWK F13 is an 8-port 2.5GbE firewall mini PC based on an Intel N-Series platform. It combines four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports with four additional Intel i226-V ports through the PCIe expansion interface, providing eight physical 2.5GbE network ports for routing, Multi-WAN, VLAN, VPN and virtualization deployments.

Intel N100, N150, N200 and N305 Processor Options

The F13 supports Intel N100, N150, N200 and Core i3-N305 processor configurations, covering low-power firewall and routing workloads as well as virtualization, VPN and multi-service network environments.

N100 4 cores / 4 threads for firewall, routing, VLAN, VPN and general network services.

N150 4 cores / 4 threads for efficient firewall, gateway and everyday network workloads.

N200 4 cores / 4 threads with additional performance headroom for multi-service deployments.

N305 8 cores / 8 threads for Proxmox, virtual firewalls, containers and heavier network workloads.

Eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Network Ports

The F13 provides eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 network ports. Four interfaces are integrated on the motherboard, while four additional ports are provided through the PCIe expansion adapter.

8 × 2.5GbE Eight physical interfaces for WAN, LAN, NAS, access points, cameras, IoT and isolated networks.

Multi-WAN Use multiple physical interfaces for separate upstream connections, failover or independent gateway routes.

Network Segmentation Separate servers, trusted devices, guests, IoT systems and lab networks through physical ports or VLANs.

Shared N-Series Motherboard with DDR5 and PCIe Expansion

The F13 uses the same Intel N-Series motherboard platform as the CWWK S3. The motherboard provides four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports, one DDR5 SO-DIMM slot, M.2 NVMe storage, SATA connectivity and a PCIe expansion interface for additional network hardware.

4 × onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE
1 × DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 32GB
1 × M.2 NVMe storage interface
1 × SATA 3.0 interface
PCIe x8 physical expansion slot
Mini-PCIe / MPE expansion interface

CWWK F13 and S3 N-Series motherboard layout showing network storage DDR5 and PCIe expansion interfaces

CWWK F13 N-Series motherboard with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports DDR5 NVMe SATA and PCIe expansion

PCIe x8 Physical Slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 Signal

The F13 motherboard uses a physical PCIe x8 expansion slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical connection. This interface connects the additional four-port Intel i226-V 2.5GbE network adapter.

The PCIe connector is physically x8, but the available electrical signal is PCIe 3.0 x4. It should not be interpreted as a full-bandwidth PCIe x8 electrical connection.

4-Port Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Expansion Card

The F13 expands the motherboard's four onboard 2.5GbE interfaces with four additional Intel i226-V 2.5GbE network ports through the PCIe adapter, creating a total of eight physical 2.5GbE RJ45 ports.

4 × Onboard 2.5GbE Four Intel i226-V interfaces are integrated directly on the motherboard.

4 × Expanded 2.5GbE The PCIe expansion adapter adds four additional Intel i226-V 2.5GbE interfaces.

CWWK F13 PCIe adapter with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE network interfaces

CPU Heatsink and Turbo Fan Active Cooling

The F13 uses a dedicated CPU heatsink and turbo cooling fan to actively cool the Intel N-Series processor. The fan is part of the CPU thermal system rather than the chassis itself.

Because the supported N100, N150, N200 and N305 processors are low-power platforms, the standard CPU cooling system is generally sufficient for typical firewall, routing and networking workloads.

CWWK F13 CPU heatsink and turbo cooling fan for Intel N-Series processor

Large Aluminum Chassis and Internal Layout

131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm

13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm
5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in

Large Chassis Aluminum Housing PCIe Expansion CPU Fan Cooling VESA Mounting

The F13 uses CWWK's large aluminum chassis to accommodate the motherboard, PCIe network expansion adapter, CPU heatsink and turbo cooling fan, and front and rear I/O assemblies.

The exploded structure shows the aluminum top and bottom covers, four-port PCIe network adapter, CPU cooling assembly, motherboard and front and rear I/O shields.

CWWK F13 exploded structure with aluminum housing four-port Intel i226-V expansion card and CPU turbo cooling fan

VESA Mounting for Flexible Installation

The F13 supports VESA mounting for compatible wall, display-back, mounting-plate and other space-efficient installations, providing additional flexibility for firewall, networking and home lab deployments.

CWWK F13 VESA mounting installation guide and mounting points

OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt and Proxmox Compatibility

The F13 supports OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, ESXi, Windows and other compatible x86 operating systems. Its eight physical 2.5GbE interfaces are suitable for firewall routing, Multi-WAN, VLAN segmentation, VPN gateways and virtualized network services.

Firewall & Routing Deploy OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, VLAN routing and multi-interface firewall services.

Multi-WAN Gateway Use multiple dedicated interfaces for separate WAN connections, failover and gateway routing.

Proxmox Networking Run virtual firewalls, containers and network services using multiple physical NICs.

Front and Rear I/O Connectivity

The F13 provides front and rear connectivity for eight 2.5GbE network interfaces together with display, USB, system management and power connections.

CWWK F13 front and rear I O with eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports USB display and power connections

Technical Specifications

Model	CWWK F13
Processor Options	Intel N100, N150, N200 and Core i3-N305
Ethernet	8 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
Onboard Ethernet	4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE
Expanded Ethernet	4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE through PCIe expansion adapter
Memory	1 × DDR5 SO-DIMM, up to 32GB
NVMe Storage	1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x1
SATA Storage	1 × SATA 3.0
PCIe Slot	PCIe x8 physical slot, electrically PCIe 3.0 x4
Other Expansion	Mini-PCIe / MPE interface
Chassis	Large aluminum chassis without external cooling fins
Dimensions	131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm 13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm 5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in
CPU Cooling	Dedicated heatsink and turbo cooling fan
Optional Chassis Fan	Supports an optional 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan for additional internal airflow; generally not required for typical N-Series use
VESA Mounting	Supported
Operating Systems	OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, ESXi and Windows

FAQ

How many 2.5GbE network ports does the CWWK F13 have?

The F13 provides eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. Four are integrated on the motherboard and four additional ports are provided through the PCIe expansion adapter.

Which processors does the F13 support?

The F13 supports Intel N100, N150, N200 and Core i3-N305 processor configurations.

Is the F13 PCIe slot electrically x8?

No. The connector is physically PCIe x8, while the electrical connection operates at PCIe 3.0 x4.

Does the F13 use Intel i226-V for all eight 2.5GbE ports?

Yes. The four onboard interfaces and the four expanded 2.5GbE interfaces use Intel i226-V controllers.

How is the F13 CPU cooled?

The F13 uses a dedicated CPU heatsink and turbo cooling fan. The fan directly cools the Intel N-Series processor and is separate from the optional chassis fan position.

Does the F13 need an additional 8010 chassis fan?

Generally no for typical use. The Intel N-Series processors are low-power and already use a dedicated CPU heatsink and turbo fan. An optional 8010 chassis fan can be installed when additional internal airflow is required for a specific installation environment.

Does the F13 support VESA mounting?

Yes. The F13 supports compatible VESA mounting installations.

Does the F13 support OPNsense, pfSense and Proxmox?

Yes. The F13 supports OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox and other compatible x86 operating systems.

What is the difference between F13 and S3?

F13 and S3 use the same N-Series motherboard platform. F13 adds four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports through PCIe for a total of eight 2.5GbE interfaces, while S3 uses the PCIe interface for dual Intel 82599ES 10GbE SFP+ ports.