CWWK F1 4-Port 2.5GbE Firewall Mini PC

The CWWK F1 is a fanless 4-port 2.5GbE firewall mini PC based on CWWK's Elite N-Series motherboard platform. It supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processor configurations together with four Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports, DDR5 memory, dual M.2 NVMe storage, two SATA interfaces, VESA mounting, optional 8010 fan expansion, and a compact aluminum High-Y chassis.

Intel N100, N150, N305 and N355 Processor Options

The F1 supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processor configurations. The 4-core N100 and N150 are suited to firewall, routing, VLAN, and VPN workloads, while the 8-core N305 and N355 provide additional CPU resources for virtualization, containers, and multi-service home labs.

N100 4 cores / 4 threads for OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, routing, VLAN segmentation, and low-power network services.

N150 4 cores / 4 threads for firewall, VPN, routing, and everyday multi-service networking.

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

N355 8 cores / 8 threads for more demanding virtualization and multi-service home lab deployments.

Four Intel i226 2.5GbE Network Ports

Four Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports provide dedicated physical interfaces for WAN, LAN, VLAN, NAS, wireless access points, cameras, IoT devices, and isolated network segments.

4 × 2.5GbE Assign dedicated interfaces to WAN, LAN, NAS, access points, cameras, IoT equipment, or test networks.

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

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

Elite Motherboard, DDR5 and Dual NVMe Storage

The F1 uses CWWK's Elite 4-port N-Series motherboard. The board combines four Intel i226 2.5GbE network interfaces, one SO-DIMM DDR5 memory slot, two M.2 NVMe SSD positions, and two SATA interfaces for operating systems, logs, virtual machines, containers, and additional local storage.

Elite 4-port N-Series motherboard
4 × Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports
1 × SO-DIMM DDR5 memory slot
2 × M.2 NVMe SSD slots
2 × SATA interfaces
No additional motherboard expansion interface

CWWK F1 Elite motherboard layout with four Intel i226 2.5GbE ports DDR5 dual NVMe and SATA interfaces

Aluminum Alloy High-Y Chassis and Fanless Cooling

145.6 × 125.6 × 53.6 mm

14.56 × 12.56 × 5.36 cm
5.73 × 4.94 × 2.11 in

Aluminum Alloy Body High-Y Chassis Fanless Y-Profile Fins Dust-Resistant VESA Mounting

The F1 uses an aluminum alloy High-Y chassis designed to act as part of the cooling system. The thermally conductive aluminum body transfers heat away from the internal hardware, while the external Y-profile heat-dissipation structure increases the available surface area for passive heat transfer.

This fanless thermal design is intended to support stable continuous operation without requiring a continuously running internal fan. The chassis also incorporates a dust-resistant structure and supports VESA installation.

CWWK F1 High-Y chassis heat-dissipation fins dust-resistant design and VESA mounting support

Internal Layout and Bottom Mounting Design

The F1 internal layout places the Elite motherboard inside the High-Y chassis while maintaining access to DDR5 memory, dual NVMe storage, SATA connectivity, network interfaces, and cooling expansion. The bottom panel provides dedicated mounting points for chassis installation and VESA deployment.

CWWK F1 internal Elite motherboard installation and bottom chassis mounting hole layout

8010 Fan and 2.5-Inch SATA Installation

The F1 supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 cooling fan for installations that require additional airflow. The internal chassis layout also supports installation of a 2.5-inch SATA drive for additional local storage alongside the onboard M.2 NVMe SSDs.

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CWWK F1 optional 8010 cooling fan installation and 2.5-inch SATA drive installation

VESA Mounting Installation

The F1 supports VESA mounting for space-efficient installation behind compatible displays, on mounting plates, or in other supported locations. Dedicated bottom mounting points are used with compatible VESA mounting hardware to secure the chassis.

OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt and Proxmox Compatibility

The F1 supports OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, ESXi, Windows, and other compatible x86 operating systems. Its four physical network interfaces make it suitable for firewall routing, VLAN segmentation, VPN gateways, virtualized network services, and home lab deployments.

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

Home Lab Run virtual firewalls, containers, lightweight servers, and network services on one compact x86 platform.

Fanless Network Deployment Use the passive aluminum chassis where low acoustic output and continuous network operation are preferred.

Front and Rear I/O Connectivity

The F1 provides front and rear interfaces for networking, local system installation, display output, USB peripherals, storage access, and power. Four Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports form the core of the system's firewall and routing connectivity.

CWWK F1 front and rear I O interfaces with four Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports USB display and power connections

Technical Specifications

Key hardware specifications, networking, storage, chassis dimensions, fanless cooling, VESA mounting, and installation options for the CWWK F1.

Model	CWWK F1
Processor Options	Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355
Motherboard	CWWK Elite 4-port N-Series motherboard
Ethernet	4 × Intel i226 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports
Memory	1 × SO-DIMM DDR5 slot
NVMe Storage	2 × M.2 NVMe SSD slots
SATA	2 × SATA interfaces; supports 2.5-inch SATA drive installation
Chassis	Aluminum alloy High-Y chassis
Dimensions	145.6 × 125.6 × 53.6 mm 14.56 × 12.56 × 5.36 cm 5.73 × 4.94 × 2.11 in
Cooling	Fanless passive cooling through aluminum alloy chassis and Y-profile heat-dissipation structure
Dust Protection	Dust-resistant chassis design
VESA Mounting	Supported through dedicated bottom mounting points
Optional Cooling	Supports optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 cooling fan
Operating Systems	OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, ESXi and Windows
Typical Applications	Firewall, router, VPN gateway, VLAN gateway, home lab, Proxmox host and network services

FAQ

Which processors does the CWWK F1 support?

The F1 supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processor configurations.

What are the dimensions of the CWWK F1?

The F1 measures 145.6 × 125.6 × 53.6 mm, or 14.56 × 12.56 × 5.36 cm. In inches, it measures approximately 5.73 × 4.94 × 2.11 in.

Is the CWWK F1 fanless?

Yes. The F1 uses its aluminum alloy chassis and external Y-profile heat-dissipation structure for passive fanless cooling.

How does the F1 aluminum alloy chassis dissipate heat?

The thermally conductive aluminum alloy body transfers heat away from the internal hardware, while the external Y-profile structure increases the chassis surface area available for passive heat dissipation.

Does the F1 have a dust-resistant design?

Yes. The F1 chassis incorporates a dust-resistant structural design.

Can the F1 install a 2.5-inch SATA drive?

Yes. The F1 supports installation of a 2.5-inch SATA drive for additional local storage alongside its M.2 NVMe SSDs.

Does the F1 support VESA mounting?

Yes. The F1 includes dedicated bottom mounting points for compatible VESA installation.

How do I install the F1 using VESA mounting?

VESA installation uses the dedicated mounting points on the bottom of the F1 chassis together with compatible VESA mounting hardware. Follow the installation sequence shown in the VESA mounting diagram above.

Can I install an 8010 cooling fan in the F1?

Yes. The F1 supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 cooling fan. The fan is sold separately and can be purchased here .

How many 2.5GbE ports does the F1 have?

The F1 provides four Intel i226 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports for WAN, LAN, VLAN, NAS, access points, IoT devices, guest networks, and isolated network segments.

How many NVMe SSDs does the F1 support?

The F1 provides two M.2 NVMe SSD slots together with SATA connectivity for additional storage.

Does the CWWK F1 support OPNsense and pfSense?

Yes. The F1 supports OPNsense and pfSense as well as OpenWrt and other compatible x86 network operating systems.

Can the CWWK F1 run Proxmox?

Yes. The F1 can run Proxmox for virtual firewall instances, containers, network services, and home lab workloads. The N305 and N355 configurations provide additional CPU resources for heavier virtualization.