CWWK F8 4-Port 2.5GbE Firewall Mini PC

The CWWK F8 is a fanless 4-port 2.5GbE firewall mini PC based on CWWK's Pioneer N-Series motherboard. It supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processors, four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports, DDR5 memory, up to five NVMe SSDs, VESA mounting, optional 8010 fan installation, and a Large-Back aluminum chassis with a copper alloy heat conductive sheet, internal heat pipe, and three-sided cooling fins.

Intel N100, N150, N305 and N355 Processor Options

The F8 supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processor configurations. N100 and N150 provide low-power options for firewall, routing, VLAN, and VPN workloads, while N305 and N355 provide additional CPU resources for virtualization, containers, and multi-service home lab deployments.

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

N150 4 cores / 4 threads for firewall, routing, VPN, VLAN, and everyday multi-interface network services.

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

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

Four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Network Ports

Four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports provide independent physical interfaces for WAN, LAN, VLANs, NAS systems, wireless access points, cameras, IoT devices, and isolated network segments.

4 × 2.5GbE Assign dedicated interfaces to WAN, LAN, NAS, access points, cameras, IoT devices, or independent lab networks.

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

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

Pioneer Motherboard with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe Expansion

The F8 uses CWWK's Pioneer N-Series motherboard with a dedicated NVME1 PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion path. NVME1 can connect to the separately sold NV4-E1 1V4 adapter board, dividing the x4 connection into four PCIe x1 channels for four M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs.

Pioneer N-Series motherboard
4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports
1 × SO-DIMM DDR5 memory slot
NVME1: PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion path
NVME2: PCIe 3.0 x1 through M.2 Wi-Fi conversion
SATA3.0 and M.2 Wi-Fi connectivity

CWWK F8 Pioneer motherboard layout with Intel i226-V 2.5GbE DDR5 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe expansion SATA and Wi-Fi interfaces

CWWK F8 internal construction with Pioneer motherboard installed inside the Large-Back chassis

Up to 5 NVMe or 4 NVMe + SATA Storage Expansion

The F8 provides two NVMe storage paths. NVME1 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 with the separately sold NV4-E1 1V4 adapter board to support four M.2 2280 NVMe x1 SSDs. NVME2 provides one additional PCIe 3.0 x1 NVMe connection by converting the M.2 Wi-Fi E-Key interface to M-Key.

NVME1: 4 × NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 connects to the 1V4 adapter board and expands into four M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe x1 SSD positions.

NVME2: +1 NVMe The M.2 Wi-Fi E-Key interface can be converted to M-Key to provide one additional PCIe 3.0 x1 NVMe connection.

Flexible Storage Layout Configure up to five NVMe SSDs, or use four NVMe SSDs together with one SATA3.0 drive.

NVME2 and SATA3.0 cannot be used at the same time. To use the M.2 Wi-Fi interface for a Wi-Fi/BT module, remove the E-Key to M-Key storage adapter and install the wireless module instead.

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CWWK F8 NV4-E1 expansion board supporting four M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs

Large-Back Chassis with Three-Sided Cooling Fins

155 × 135 × 65 mm

15.5 × 13.5 × 6.5 cm
6.10 × 5.31 × 2.56 in

Large-Back Chassis Fanless Three-Sided Fins Copper Alloy Sheet Internal Heat Pipe Dust-Resistant VESA Mounting

The F8 uses CWWK's Large-Back aluminum chassis, measuring 155 × 135 × 65 mm. The larger enclosure provides more physical volume and a broader external surface for passive heat dissipation than the more compact Pioneer chassis options.

Heat-dissipation fins are distributed across the top, left, and right sides of the enclosure. The three-sided fin structure works together with the internal heat-transfer components to increase the surface area available for fanless cooling.

Copper Alloy Heat Conductive Sheet and Internal Heat Pipe

The F8 combines a copper alloy heat conductive sheet, internal heat pipe, aluminum chassis, and three-sided cooling fins. The copper alloy structure conducts heat away from the processor area, while the heat pipe transfers thermal energy toward the larger enclosure surface for passive dissipation.

Copper Alloy Sheet High-efficiency copper alloy material helps conduct heat away from the processor area.

Internal Heat Pipe Transfers thermal energy from the internal heat source toward the surrounding aluminum chassis.

Larger Chassis Volume The Large-Back enclosure provides additional physical volume and a broader heat-dissipation surface.

Three-Sided Cooling Fins Top, left, and right-side fins increase the external surface area available for passive cooling.

CWWK F8 copper alloy heat conductive structure for passive cooling

8010 Fan and 2.5-Inch SATA Installation

The F8 operates as a fanless system but supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 cooling fan when additional airflow is required. A 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD can also be installed when the system uses the 4-NVMe + SATA storage configuration.

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CWWK F8 optional 8010 cooling fan and 2.5-inch SATA drive installation

VESA Mounting and Dust-Resistant Design

The F8 supports VESA mounting for installation behind compatible displays, on mounting plates, or in other supported locations. Its fanless aluminum enclosure also incorporates a dust-resistant structural design.

CWWK F8 VESA mounting installation steps and chassis mounting points

OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt and Proxmox Compatibility

The F8 supports OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, ESXi, Windows, and other compatible x86 operating systems. Its four 2.5GbE interfaces and flexible multi-NVMe architecture make it suitable for firewall routing, VLAN segmentation, VPN gateways, home labs, and virtualized network services.

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

Storage-Focused Home Lab Use multi-NVMe storage for virtual machines, containers, local services, and compact lab infrastructure.

Fanless Deployment Use the Large-Back enclosure, internal heat pipe, and three-sided cooling fins where passive operation is preferred.

Front and Rear I/O Connectivity

The F8 provides front and rear interfaces for networking, system installation, display output, USB peripherals, storage connectivity, and power. Four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports provide the primary connectivity for firewall and routing deployments.

CWWK F8 front and rear I O interfaces with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE LAN ports USB display and power connections

Technical Specifications

Model	CWWK F8
Processor Options	Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355
Motherboard	CWWK Pioneer 4-port N-Series motherboard
Ethernet	4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports
Memory	1 × SO-DIMM DDR5 slot
NVME1	PCIe 3.0 x4; supports separately sold 1V4 adapter board for 4 × M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe x1 SSDs
NVME2	PCIe 3.0 x1 converted from the M.2 Wi-Fi E-Key interface through an E-Key to M-Key adapter
Maximum NVMe	Up to 5 × NVMe SSDs
Alternative Storage	4 × NVMe SSDs + 1 × SATA3.0 drive
Signal Limitation	NVME2 and SATA3.0 cannot be used at the same time
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	M.2 Wi-Fi E-Key supports Wi-Fi/BT module after removing the E-Key to M-Key storage adapter
Chassis	Large-Back aluminum chassis
Dimensions	155 × 135 × 65 mm 15.5 × 13.5 × 6.5 cm 6.10 × 5.31 × 2.56 in
Cooling	Fanless passive cooling using copper alloy heat conductive sheet, internal heat pipe, aluminum chassis, and three-sided cooling fins
Thermal Structure	Copper alloy heat conductive sheet and internal heat pipe
Cooling Fin Layout	Heat-dissipation fins on the top, left, and right sides of the chassis
Dust Protection	Dust-resistant chassis design
VESA Mounting	Supported
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

FAQ

Which processors does the CWWK F8 support?

The F8 supports Intel N100, N150, Core i3-N305, and Core 3 N355 processor configurations.

How many NVMe SSDs can the CWWK F8 support?

The F8 can support up to five NVMe SSDs. NVME1 can expand to four M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs through the optional NV4-E1 adapter board, while NVME2 provides one additional NVMe connection through the M.2 Wi-Fi E-Key interface.

Can the F8 use four NVMe SSDs and SATA together?

Yes. The F8 supports four NVMe SSDs through NVME1 together with one SATA3.0 drive.

Can the F8 use five NVMe SSDs and SATA at the same time?

No. The fifth NVMe SSD uses NVME2, and NVME2 cannot be used at the same time as SATA3.0.

Is the NV4-E1 expansion board included with the F8?

No. The NV4-E1 1V4 expansion board is sold separately and can be purchased here .

What makes the F8 different from F4 and F6?

F4, F6, and F8 use the same Pioneer motherboard architecture. F8 uses the larger Large-Back chassis with heat-dissipation fins across the top, left, and right sides of the enclosure.

Does the F8 use an internal heat pipe?

Yes. The F8 includes an internal heat pipe as part of its passive cooling structure.

Does the F8 use a copper alloy heat conductive sheet?

Yes. The F8 uses a copper alloy heat conductive sheet together with its internal heat pipe and aluminum chassis for passive heat transfer.

What are the dimensions of the CWWK F8?

The F8 measures 155 × 135 × 65 mm, or approximately 6.10 × 5.31 × 2.56 inches.

Is the CWWK F8 fanless?

Yes. The F8 uses passive cooling through its copper alloy thermal structure, internal heat pipe, aluminum enclosure, and three-sided cooling fins.

Can the F8 install a 2.5-inch SATA drive?

Yes. A 2.5-inch SATA drive can be installed when the F8 uses the 4-NVMe + SATA storage configuration.

Does the F8 support VESA mounting?

Yes. The F8 supports compatible VESA mounting.

Does the F8 have a dust-resistant design?

Yes. The F8 incorporates a dust-resistant chassis design.

Can I install an 8010 cooling fan in the F8?

Yes. The F8 supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 cooling fan.

Does the F8 support OPNsense, pfSense and Proxmox?

Yes. The F8 supports OPNsense, pfSense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, and other compatible x86 operating systems.