NitroWall for Professional Network Security

Your powerful firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS) and VPN gateway. Trustworthy thanks to open source firmware and software. For professional users with professional requirements and still easy to use with OpenWRT.

Firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Based on the powerful OPNsense, NitroWall meets all the requirements of a professional firewall and IPS such as multi WAN, hardware failover, routing protocols, web filtering, and two-factor authentication.

VPN

VPN gateway for IPSec and OpenVPN with powerful Intel CPU with AES-NI for fast data throughput. Secure two-factor authentication via Nitrokey (instead of password) is possible with IPSec.

Open Source Firmware Coreboot

Instead of a proprietary BIOS, the NitroWall uses the open source firmware Dasharo Coreboot UEFI, which offers transparency, minimal attack surface and high speed.

Disabled Intel Management Engine

Vulnerable and proprietary low-level hardware parts are disabled to make the hardware more robust against advanced attacks.
The Intel Management Engine (ME) is a type of separate computer within all modern Intel processors (CPU). The ME acts as a master controller for your CPU and has extensive access to your computer (system memory, display, keyboard, network). Intel controls the code of the ME and severe vulnerabilities have already been found in the ME that allow local and remote attacks. Therefore, ME can be considered a backdoor and is disabled in NitroWall.

High Speed

Unlike common ARM-based systems, NitroWall contains the powerful Intel Quadcore CPU with up to 2.9 GHz and AES-NI. 4 GB RAM, NVMe and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide sufficient resources.

WiFi Access Point

With OpenWrt, the NitroWall can be used not only with wired Ethernet network,s but also for fast WiFi-6 wireless networks with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz.

Internet Via LTE

The NitroWall provides Internet access via LTE/4G mobile networks. This ensures high availability in the event of a wired Internet outage.

Fanless, Rugged Metal Chassis

NitroWall features a small, rugged metal chassis. It does not require a fan, making it completely silent and virtually maintenance-free. In addition, NitroWall is very energy efficient.

Numerous Operating Systems

Instead of OPNsense or OpenWrt, NitroWall can be operated with other operating systems such as pfSense, Ubuntu, Windows or Proxmox.

Robust Industrial PC

Thanks to its closed housing and compact size, NitroWall is also suitable as a robust industrial PC in combination with operating systems such as Ubuntu or Windows.

Specification

• Processor (CPU): Intel Quadcore N5105 with 2.0 GHz (Turbo 2.9 GHz) and AES-NI
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4, 2933 MT/s
• Hard disk storage: on-board 32 GB eMMC and
  NVMe SSD (optional)
• Connections: 4x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Intel i226-V, 4x USB 3.0, 1x HDMI, 1x RS232 (USB-C serial COM port)
• Wireless: WiFi-6, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (optional)
• Case: Metal
• Size: 142x121x58 mm
• Weight: 1.0 kg
• Scope of delivery: 12 V, 4 A power supply; power plug types B, C, G, and I; USB console cable; WiFi antennas (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which operating system should I use?
If you want to use WiFi, choose OpenWrt. If you don't need WiFi and need a professional firewall, IPS or VPN gateway, choose OPNsense.

Is NitroWall suitable as a replacement for my home router?
Generally not. NitroWall does not include a DSL or cable modem but requires network access via Ethernet. But NitroWall can be operated behind home routers. In addition, the configuration is aimed at professional users with appropriate prior knowledge.