CWWK F3 Fanless Mini PC Firewall Appliance with 4 x Intel i226 2.5GbE,

The CWWK F3 is a compact fanless mini PC designed for networking, firewall, routing, virtualization, and edge computing. It features 4 x Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports, DDR5 memory support, dual M.2 NVMe slots, dual SATA storage, and multi-display output through 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, and 1 x Type-C. It is a flexible platform for pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Ubuntu, Debian, and other open-source systems.

Key Features

4 x Intel i226 2.5GbE LAN ports for firewall, router, gateway, and multi-WAN applications
DDR5 memory design for modern performance and efficient multitasking
Dual M.2 NVMe + dual SATA for flexible, high-capacity storage expansion
4-display output via 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, and 1 x Type-C, supporting synchronous or asynchronous display
Fanless compact design with support for adding an optional 12V 4-pin 80 x 80 x 10 mm fan
12V DC input and Phoenix terminal power for stable deployment in different environments
Wide OS compatibility, including Windows 11 Pro and Linux-based/open-source platforms such as pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt, Proxmox, Ubuntu, and Debian
VESA mounting support for flexible installation in office, industrial, and embedded scenarios

Built for Networking and More

Whether you are building a firewall, soft router, VPN gateway, NAS node, lightweight server, or virtualization host, the CWWK F3 gives you the connectivity and storage flexibility needed for demanding workloads. With four Intel i226 2.5GbE ports and support for multiple open-source operating systems, it is a strong choice for both home labs and business deployments.

Hardware Overview

The motherboard specification lists an Intel Alder Lake-N / Twin Lake CPU platform, 4 x Intel i226 2.5G Ethernet ports, 2 x SATA 3.0, 2 x M.2 NVMe slots, 1 x TF card slot, 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 1 x Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, 5 x USB 2.0, 1 x COM, TPM support, watchdog timer, and 12V DC input. The board size is 120 x 120 mm, with an operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C.

I/O Ports

Front / external I/O includes:

1 x DC IN
2 x HDMI
4 x 2.5GbE LAN
1 x Type-C
1 x TF card reader
1 x DP
1 x USB 3.0
5 x USB 2.0
1 x power switch
LED indicator

Storage and Expansion

The CWWK F3 supports both fast and flexible storage expansion with 2 x M.2 NVMe and 2 x SATA 3.0 interfaces. This makes it suitable for firewall storage, local caching, virtualization labs, or compact server deployments. The FAQ also notes that a 2.5-inch SSD can be used with external mounting when a bottom fan is installed.

OS Compatibility

The FAQ confirms support for:

pfSense
OPNsense
OpenWrt
Proxmox
Ubuntu
Debian

It also notes compatibility with systems using Linux kernel 5.10 or above.

Cooling and Installation

The device uses a fanless design, but the FAQ confirms support for adding a 12V 4-pin 80 x 80 x 10 mm fan. It also supports VESA mounting, making deployment easier in desktop, wall-mount, and monitor-back installation scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Product Model: CWWK F3
Platform: Intel Alder Lake-N / Twin Lake platform
Memory: 1 x DDR5 4800MT/s slot
LAN: 4 x Intel i226 2.5GbE
Display: 2 x HDMI + 1 x DP + 1 x Type-C
Storage: 2 x SATA 3.0, 2 x M.2 NVMe, 1 x TF card slot
USB: 1 x USB 3.0 + 5 x USB 2.0
Other Interfaces: COM, TPM, Phoenix terminal power input
Power Input: DC 12V
Watchdog Timer: 0–255s system reset
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
Board Size: 120 x 120 mm