00:00Need tough, cheap hardware for routing, firewall tasks, or remote network management?
00:05Good dual gigabit industrial boxes usually cost fortune,
00:09but five budget options work great for lab or server rack.
00:12Here are best dual LAN industrial mini PCs every network admin needs.
00:17First pick is Core i3-5005U Barebone Unit at $84.94.
00:23Best feature, flexible dual RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports right alongside dual Ethernet.
00:30Old 5th Gen chip handles PF sensor lightweight Linux routing easily.
00:35Over 4,000 units sold, solid 5-star rating.
00:39Dirt cheap workhorse for harsh closets.
00:42Second option is XCY multi-chip chassis running $97.99.
00:47Big selling point, pick CPU tier up to Core i7 with dual GB, HDMI, VGA, and solid aluminum heatsink case.
00:55Zero fan noise, total dust immunity.
00:57Extra Compute Headroom lets box run local monitoring tools alongside routing duties without thermal throttle.
01:04Third contender is ultra-cheap XCYJ-1900 box at $77.69.
01:10Best feature is quad-core low-power draw.
01:14Older bay-trail architecture shows age, but runs basic open WRT, piehole, or terminal server tasks on literal pennies of
01:21electricity.
01:22Pick this one budget tightest and workload light.
01:26Fourth spot goes to modern XCY seller in J6412 build for $80.49.
01:32Best feature, Elkhart Lake architecture destroys older J1900 on single-thread speed while keeping fanless profile.
01:40Dual Ethernet, dual COM ports, perfect 5-star score.
01:44Best raw network throughput per dollar on list.
01:47Final box is upgraded XCYJ-6412 and N5095 variant at $81.89.
01:54Key feature, onboard support for 4G LTE cellular failover alongside dual gigabit ports.
02:01Combine wired WAN, wired LAN, and backup mobile SIM in one fanless metal box.
02:07Unbeatable remote-side backup router for $80.
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