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product_id: 74957692
title: "Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD"
brand: "protectli"
price: "€ 705.40"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Protectli"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/74957692-vault-fw4b-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc-intel
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
---

# 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports AES-NI hardware encryption Intel Quad Core 2.2GHz Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD

**Brand:** protectli
**Price:** € 705.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your digital kingdom with silent power and pro-grade speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD by protectli
- **How much does it cost?** € 705.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/74957692-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

- • **Open OS Compatibility:** Supports pfSense, OPNsense, Untangle & more—customize your firewall your way.
- • **Silent, Fanless Design:** Whisper-quiet network security that blends seamlessly into your workspace.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Four gigabit Ethernet ports plus USB 3.0 and dual HDMI outputs for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Encryption:** Built-in AES-NI hardware acceleration ensures ultra-fast, secure data protection.
- • **Powerful Intel Quad Core CPU:** Robust 64-bit processing up to 2.2GHz for smooth, high-traffic firewall performance.

## Overview

The Protectli Vault FW4B is a compact, fanless mini PC firewall appliance featuring an Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160 CPU with AES-NI encryption, 4GB DDR3L RAM, and a 32GB mSATA SSD. It offers 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports popular open-source firewall OS options, delivering enterprise-level network security in a silent, minimalist design backed by US-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

## Description

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Review: Great little firewall. - Month or so in and it is running strong. Quiet and cool. Running pfSense with zero issues at this point.
Review: Small PC, enough for a home LAN firewall with high traffic and over 150 smart devices total. - Pretty good first impression together with PFSense! Yes, it gets warm even when it's idle, but there is a simple solution for that: "AC Infinity MULTIFAN S1, Quiet 80mm USB Fan, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR PlayStation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling". This fan is pretty quiet, the size is a perfect match and it can run at 3 different speeds. In my case the lowest speed is enough to keep this device only at 2-3 degrees above room temperature. If it gets warmer I will simply switch the fan to its second speed and it will still be silent. The PFSense load and configuration took some time, but it 100% worth it. To my surprise the speed became noticeably faster since the entire parasite traffic was blocked. I asked Grok to generate me a step by step manual keeping in mind my router brand and model and it made it. There were some difficulties, but not too critical and easily resolvable. What nice is - I dropped an old 15" monitor and a keyboard together with this PC, UPS, cable modem, router, switch to where they are almost invisible, at the very top of the furniture where I can check it every time if I need to. The web interface is powerful and works pretty well on both my laptop and even my cell phone.

## Features

- 【NEWER MODEL AVAILABLE: Protectli Vault V1410】 THE VAULT (FW4B): 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: 4GB DDR3L RAM, 32GB mSATA SSD. coreboot BIOS optional, must be installed by user.
- COMPATIBILITY: No OS pre-installed. All hardware tested with pfSense, untangle, OPNsense and other popular open-source software solutions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FKMJGD6 |
| Additional Features | Compact |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,156 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #161 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | Protectli |
| Built-In Media | Power Supply, VESA mount kit, Serial Console Cable |
| CPU Model | Celeron |
| CPU Model Number | J3160 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 2.24 GHz |
| CPU Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Various devices using USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and WiFi 802.11b/g/n interfaces |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Optional WiFi 802.11b/g/n |
| Cooling Method | Passive |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 760 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 4096x2304 |
| Display Type | HDMI display |
| Graphics Card Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Card Interface | Integrated |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | Shared |
| Hard Disk Description | SSD |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0 |
| Human-Interface Input | Keyboard |
| Item Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.16 Kilograms |
| Keyboard Description | Standard keyboard |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Protectli |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Model Name | FW4B - 4 Port |
| Model Number | FW4B-0-4-32 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Native Resolution | 4096 x 2304 |
| Number of Component Outputs | 2 |
| Operating System | OS Agnostic |
| Personal Computer Design Type | Mini PC |
| Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Series | Celeron |
| Processor Socket | Socket F |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3L |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 4 GB |
| Resolution | 4096x2304 |
| Security Features | AES-NI support and optional TPM Module |
| Specific Uses For Product | Network Security |
| Style Name | Minimalist |
| Total Expansion Slots Quantity | 2 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 608415010098 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11n |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Protectli
- **CPU Model:** Celeron
- **CPU Speed:** 1.6 GHz
- **Cache Size:** 8 GB
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel Integrated Graphics
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 120 GB
- **Operating System:** OS Agnostic
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Network Security, Firewall Protection

## Images

![Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bDxttZHNL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Running pfsense as a firewall what type of throughput does this device get?**
A: Unencrypted pfSense can forward at wirespeed, but for an openvpn link, this box struggles to get up to 100mb/s and drops about 30% of packets.  I upgraded from pfSense to VyOS, and now easily 200mb/s encrypted openvpn traffic, no packets dropped, and less cpu usage, only about 30%.

**Q: Who is the manufacturer of the memory and msata? what are those model numbers?**
A: Memory comes from either Kingston, Samsung, or Crucial.  The 120GB mSATA is from BiWin.

**Q: I notice there is an open slot next to the msata drive slot. Is this slot compatible with some sort of wifi and bluetooth module?**
A: It is for a WiFi module. Note that it must be the USB communications type of WiFi module such as found on the Protectli website

**Q: What's its performance like with ids/ips (surricata for example) enabled?**
A: Runs great. Its running around 28% to 48% of memory with 4GB. CPU runs around 15%.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little firewall.
*by N***Z on February 7, 2026*

Month or so in and it is running strong. Quiet and cool. Running pfSense with zero issues at this point.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small PC, enough for a home LAN firewall with high traffic and over 150 smart devices total.
*by D***H on May 20, 2025*

Pretty good first impression together with PFSense! Yes, it gets warm even when it's idle, but there is a simple solution for that: "AC Infinity MULTIFAN S1, Quiet 80mm USB Fan, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR PlayStation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling". This fan is pretty quiet, the size is a perfect match and it can run at 3 different speeds. In my case the lowest speed is enough to keep this device only at 2-3 degrees above room temperature. If it gets warmer I will simply switch the fan to its second speed and it will still be silent. The PFSense load and configuration took some time, but it 100% worth it. To my surprise the speed became noticeably faster since the entire parasite traffic was blocked. I asked Grok to generate me a step by step manual keeping in mind my router brand and model and it made it. There were some difficulties, but not too critical and easily resolvable. What nice is - I dropped an old 15" monitor and a keyboard together with this PC, UPS, cable modem, router, switch to where they are almost invisible, at the very top of the furniture where I can check it every time if I need to. The web interface is powerful and works pretty well on both my laptop and even my cell phone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb Micro Appliance for PFSense Firewall Software
*by K***) on January 3, 2022*

I'm using the Protectli Vault FW4B 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD as a firewall appliance for my extensive home network. It has enough 'horsepower' to handle several people in the household watching video, a total of 35 clients on my gigabit network, a VoIP phone system, an at-home business and inbound and outbound VPN service. I bought model with the larger RAM and SSD drive for plenty of buffering and network storage space. The PFSense community edition software is free and easy to download and write into the firewall appliance. Using a keyboard and display, the basic bring-up is easy. Once the basic firewall is active, the more advanced features of the PFSense firewall sofware can be overwhelming at first for an intermediate IT professional. I use the firewall software to VPN through my Internet provider as well as offering remote access VPN sever to my network and file share. In my setup, the firewall appliance sits between my cable modem and a managed switch and my WiFi router (which has been re-configured to be an access point). The firewall appliance serves as a router with DHCP complete with VLANs for segregating traffic. The Protectli FW4B will definitely work for a large household and a small business. In the picture, you will see the Protectli vault FW4B on an open-wire shelf in my IT closet. I found NetworkChuck's YouTube video entitled "your home router SUCKS!! (use pfSense instead)" to be a good introduction that covers about 25% of this firewall's capabilities. I also found Lawrence Systems' YouTube video "2020 Getting started with pfsense 2.4 Tutorial: Network Setup, VLANs, Features & Packages" to be useful material. I hope this firewall appliance serves you well.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*