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product_id: 139560550
title: "Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Celeron J3160), AES-NI, Barebone - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense etc"
brand: "protectli"
price: "฿27562"
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# 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet Ports Fanless Passive Cooling Intel Quad Core J3160 @ 2.2GHz Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Celeron J3160), AES-NI, Barebone - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense etc

**Brand:** protectli
**Price:** ฿27562
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your network like a pro — silent, powerful, and endlessly customizable.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Celeron J3160), AES-NI, Barebone - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense etc by protectli
- **How much does it cost?** ฿27562 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/139560550-vault-fw4b-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc-intel)

## Best For

- protectli enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted protectli brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Port Network Mastery:** Four dedicated Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure seamless, high-speed connectivity for all your VLANs and devices.
- • **Whisper-Quiet, Fanless Design:** Silent operation with passive heat dissipation keeps your workspace distraction-free and cool.
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** Intel Celeron J3160 delivers smooth, reliable processing for complex firewall tasks.
- • **Rock-Solid Compatibility & Support:** Optimized for pfSense, OPNsense, and other open-source firewalls with US-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- • **Barebones Flexibility for Custom Builds:** Add your own RAM and storage to tailor the Vault exactly to your network needs and budget.

## Overview

The Protectli Vault FW4B is a compact, fanless firewall micro appliance powered by an Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160 CPU with AES-NI encryption support. Featuring 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports and barebones design, it offers maximum customization for professional-grade network security. Compatible with popular open-source firewall OS like pfSense and OPNsense, it delivers reliable, silent operation with US-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee, making it ideal for home labs and small to medium businesses.

## Description

Protectli Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Celeron J3160), AES-NI, Barebone - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense etc : desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Review: Excellent device for running OPNsense - The barebones Protectli Vault is a fantastic piece of kit for anyone getting in to building their own firewall / router. You need to buy your own RAM and mSATA storage. Buying the barebones kit and getting the RAM and storage separately can work out cheaper than buying it includes, but you run the risk of compatibility issues. I settled on 8GB RAM and a 128GB storage drive and have had no issues. The device is delivered with the AMI bios flashed. If you buy directly from Protectli, you have the choice of AMI (similar to what would be on your normal computer) or Coreboot. AMI works with a lot more hardware but Coreboot has the advantage of being completely open-source. There's some discussion over whether Coreboot brings with it a slight performance increase but I haven't been able to prove it one way or another. I did choose to flash Coreboot to my Vault. This was an easy process of running a live USB with Ubuntu and following the instructions on the Protectli website. The process was a breeze and worked immediately. Once this was complete, I installed OPNsense. The process was as simple as following the install guide on their website. In theory, since this is an x86 platform, you could run almost any OS. Both pfSense and OPNsense work fantastic on the Vault. My Vault has been up for a few weeks now. It's running a number of VLANs with a DHCP server for each. I don't use it for IDS/IPS but plan to in the future. The system has been rock solid and I'm getting the full throughput my ISP advertises. The system idles around 2-3% CPU usage and occasionally spikes to 20% when changing settings in the web interface. Overall, the Vault (FW4B) has been excellent. You certainly don't need 128GB storage, but I'd suggest extending to 8GB RAM if you can afford it since most firewall operating systems load in to RAM when they boot, although 4GB minimum would suffice. This has been a fantastic upgrade to an old desktop running pfSense, the stability is unparalleled and price to performance is absolutely worth it. Whilst the upgradability is limited due to the form factor, the extremely low power draw of the integrated system makes it entirely worth it. I have absolutely no complaints regarding this product and thoroughly recommend it to anyone running a home lab or small to medium business.
Review: Suitable for enthusiast - Unlike previous reviewers, I am a home enthusiast for tech stuff. In the case of routers, I've come from well known hardware flashed with enthusiast software so a bit geeky but not professional. With the router manufacturer yet again stopping development and no doubt soon stopping support of my latest router, I looked for a different solution and spotted OPNsense as being useful for me. Being based FreeBSD, OPNsense has limited hardware support and that was the key criterion for selecting the Protectli FW4B - it was designed to work with OPNsense. FreeBSD appeared unlikely to support wifi; no problem for me as I run a separate wifi box. On unboxing, it has to be said the FW4B did look workmanlike enclosed in a heatsink rather than being the latest router fashion. The FW4B needed RAM adding which was slightly fiddly to locate, SSD adding which was simple and a USB keyboard to poke it into action. I had to buy a keyboard as the alternative serial method failed to work for me. A big plus for Protectli is the online documentation, which clearly took me through these setup procedures. OPNsense proved straightforward to install on the FW4B, no more difficult than re-flashing a consumer router. I've added a few plugins for extra features with no problems and the FW4B mostly loafs along at less than 1% cpu usage running all this stuff. I've now run the FW4B as a domestic router for 3 weeks and it has been entirely reliable to date. If it continues to be reliable, over some years, I shall consider the money well spent. Edit 1 Jan 24: The Protectli Vault FW4B has performed flawlessly for over a year now, with no problems whatsoever. I have been able to update the OPNsense software on a routine basis, without the FW4B complaining; it has remained 100% reliable. It even survived a nearby lightning strike which tripped my 230 volt circuit breaker. I'm more confident running the FW4B as a router than I ever was with the usual consumer router, especially when away from the house.

## Features

- THE VAULT: Secure your network with a compact, fanless & silent firewall. Comes with US-based Support & 30-day money back guarantee!
- CPU: Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160, 64 bit, up to 2.2GHz, AES-NI hardware support
- PORTS: 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2x USB 3.0, 1x RJ-45 COM, 2x HDMI
- COMPONENTS: Barebones for maximum customizability (no RAM or mSATA)
- COMPATIBILITY: Firewalls tested with pfSense, untangle, OPNsense and other popular open-source software solutions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G7H4M73 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Available Memory Slots | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 54,586 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 156 in Barebone PCs |
| Box Contents | Monitor |
| Brand Name | Protectli |
| CPU Model Number | J3160 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 2.2 GHz |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Hardware devices compatible with pfSense, VyOS, OPNsense, Security Onion, Untangle, CentOS 7, *BSD, Linux, Windows operating systems |
| Cooling Method | Passive Heat Dissipation |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (130) |
| Display Type | LED |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel HD Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, HDMI, USB, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA |
| Human Interface Types | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions | 11.4 x 10.9 x 3.8 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 567 g |
| Keyboard Description | Not Included |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Protectli |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Speed | 1333 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Model Name | Protectli Vault FW4B |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
| Operating Systems | OS Agnostic |
| Personal Computer Design Type | Barebone |
| Power Consumption Size | 10 Watts |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Series | Celeron |
| Processor Socket | Socket F |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Product Features | Compact |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 8 GB |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Security Features | Encryption Support |
| Speaker Type | external speakers or headphones |
| Specific Uses For Product | Network Security, Firewall Protection |
| Style Name | Minimalist |
| Total Expansion Slots Quantity | 2 |
| Total HDMI Port | 2 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 4 |
| UPC | 608415010081 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11bgn |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology Type | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Protectli
- **CPU model:** Celeron
- **CPU speed:** 1.6 GHz
- **Graphics card description:** Integrated
- **Graphics co-processor:** Intel HD Graphics
- **Memory storage capacity:** 8 GB
- **Model name:** Protectli Vault FW4B
- **Operating system:** OS Agnostic
- **Personal computer design type:** Barebone
- **Specific uses for product:** Network Security, Firewall Protection

## Images

![Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Celeron J3160), AES-NI, Barebone - Compatible with pfSense/OPNsense etc - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N6hjC-KoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone know if this device is compatiable with pfsense (community)? Tia :-)**
A: Yes it is.  I have pfSense installed and it works fine.  The device comes completely blank, so just follow the instructions on the pfSense website for installing to a blank server.

**Q: The listing mentions that the unit can be supplied with optional coreboot firmware, but there is no option to select. Which is supplied?**
A: coreboot is only available pre-installed on units purchased from the Protectli website.  If you would like to install coreboot on a unit purchased from Amazon, please check the Protectli knowledgebase for our 'flashli' utility.

**Q: will it work with sofos home xg?**
A: Yes!  We have specifically testing Sophos Home and found it to be compatible with the Vault.  Please check our KB article on the Protectli website (just search for sophos).

**Q: Hi does this work with orbi mesh?**
A: Orbi Mesh or any type of wifi system can work alongside a Vault running firewall software.  The wifi system should be put into a "wifi only" mode and simply plugged into one of the LAN ports.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent device for running OPNsense
*by A***X on 8 September 2022*

The barebones Protectli Vault is a fantastic piece of kit for anyone getting in to building their own firewall / router. You need to buy your own RAM and mSATA storage. Buying the barebones kit and getting the RAM and storage separately can work out cheaper than buying it includes, but you run the risk of compatibility issues. I settled on 8GB RAM and a 128GB storage drive and have had no issues. The device is delivered with the AMI bios flashed. If you buy directly from Protectli, you have the choice of AMI (similar to what would be on your normal computer) or Coreboot. AMI works with a lot more hardware but Coreboot has the advantage of being completely open-source. There's some discussion over whether Coreboot brings with it a slight performance increase but I haven't been able to prove it one way or another. I did choose to flash Coreboot to my Vault. This was an easy process of running a live USB with Ubuntu and following the instructions on the Protectli website. The process was a breeze and worked immediately. Once this was complete, I installed OPNsense. The process was as simple as following the install guide on their website. In theory, since this is an x86 platform, you could run almost any OS. Both pfSense and OPNsense work fantastic on the Vault. My Vault has been up for a few weeks now. It's running a number of VLANs with a DHCP server for each. I don't use it for IDS/IPS but plan to in the future. The system has been rock solid and I'm getting the full throughput my ISP advertises. The system idles around 2-3% CPU usage and occasionally spikes to 20% when changing settings in the web interface. Overall, the Vault (FW4B) has been excellent. You certainly don't need 128GB storage, but I'd suggest extending to 8GB RAM if you can afford it since most firewall operating systems load in to RAM when they boot, although 4GB minimum would suffice. This has been a fantastic upgrade to an old desktop running pfSense, the stability is unparalleled and price to performance is absolutely worth it. Whilst the upgradability is limited due to the form factor, the extremely low power draw of the integrated system makes it entirely worth it. I have absolutely no complaints regarding this product and thoroughly recommend it to anyone running a home lab or small to medium business.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suitable for enthusiast
*by C***Y on 26 November 2022*

Unlike previous reviewers, I am a home enthusiast for tech stuff. In the case of routers, I've come from well known hardware flashed with enthusiast software so a bit geeky but not professional. With the router manufacturer yet again stopping development and no doubt soon stopping support of my latest router, I looked for a different solution and spotted OPNsense as being useful for me. Being based FreeBSD, OPNsense has limited hardware support and that was the key criterion for selecting the Protectli FW4B - it was designed to work with OPNsense. FreeBSD appeared unlikely to support wifi; no problem for me as I run a separate wifi box. On unboxing, it has to be said the FW4B did look workmanlike enclosed in a heatsink rather than being the latest router fashion. The FW4B needed RAM adding which was slightly fiddly to locate, SSD adding which was simple and a USB keyboard to poke it into action. I had to buy a keyboard as the alternative serial method failed to work for me. A big plus for Protectli is the online documentation, which clearly took me through these setup procedures. OPNsense proved straightforward to install on the FW4B, no more difficult than re-flashing a consumer router. I've added a few plugins for extra features with no problems and the FW4B mostly loafs along at less than 1% cpu usage running all this stuff. I've now run the FW4B as a domestic router for 3 weeks and it has been entirely reliable to date. If it continues to be reliable, over some years, I shall consider the money well spent. Edit 1 Jan 24: The Protectli Vault FW4B has performed flawlessly for over a year now, with no problems whatsoever. I have been able to update the OPNsense software on a routine basis, without the FW4B complaining; it has remained 100% reliable. It even survived a nearby lightning strike which tripped my 230 volt circuit breaker. I'm more confident running the FW4B as a router than I ever was with the usual consumer router, especially when away from the house.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Z***L on 10 October 2019*

Male, ale velmi efektivni, slaby navod.

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