The Netgate 3100 is a high-performance router designed for small to medium-sized businesses, remote offices, and home networks. It features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. The router supports up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 SFP+ ports, and 2 USB 3.0 ports. It also includes advanced security features such as intrusion detection and prevention, VPN capabilities, and firewall protection. The Netgate 3100 runs on the open-source pfSense software, which provides a powerful and customizable interface for managing network traffic.

The 3100 is a router manufactured by the company Netgate that allows multiple devices to connect to a network and communicate with each other. It works by receiving data packets from devices and forwarding them to their intended destination. The router is assigned a unique IP address 192.168.1.1, which serves as its identifier on the network.

To access the router's settings and configure its functions, users can log in using a web browser and their admin and pfsense. Once logged in, users can customize various settings such as network name, password, and security protocols. They can also set up parental controls, prioritize bandwidth usage, and monitor network activity.