NitroWall for Professional Network Security

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

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 Quadcore 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 Coreboot, 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 J3160 with 1.6 GHz and AES-NI. 8 GB RAM, SSD and four Gigabit Ethernet ports provide sufficient resources.

• Unencrypted LAN: 940 Mbps
• OpenVPN AES256-GCM: 887 Mbps
• IPSec AES128-GCM/AES-XCBC/AES128-GCM: 635 Mbps
  
  

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, 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 J3160 with 1.6 GHz and AES-NI
RAM: 8 GB DDR3
Hard disk storage: mSATA SSD 16 GB or more
Connections: 4x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB, 2x HDMI, 1x RS232 (8P8C, "RJ45")
Case: Metal
Size: 115x107x39 mm
Weight: 500 g
Power consumption: typical: <10 W, maximum: 16 W
Scope of delivery: 12V 4A power supply, VESA plate, screws

Frequently Asked Questions

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.