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product_id: 74957692
title: "Protectli Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD"
brand: "protectli"
price: "HK$4413"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Protectli"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/74957692-protectli-vault-fw4b-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc
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region: Hong Kong
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# 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports AES-NI hardware encryption Intel Quad Core 2.2GHz CPU Protectli Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD

**Brand:** protectli
**Price:** HK$4413
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Elevate your network security game with silent power and pro-grade encryption!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Protectli 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?** HK$4413 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/74957692-protectli-vault-fw4b-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc)

## 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

- • **Rock-Solid Encryption:** Built-in AES-NI hardware acceleration ensures ultra-fast, secure data encryption without slowing your network.
- • **Silent, Fanless Design:** Compact and whisper-quiet, this mini PC fits discreetly anywhere—no distracting noise, just pure protection.
- • **Multi-Port Connectivity:** Four Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports provide robust, high-speed wired connections for complex home or small business networks.
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** Intel Celeron J3160 delivers smooth, reliable firewall processing up to 2.2GHz for seamless network security.
- • **Open-Source Friendly & Future-Proof:** Compatible with pfSense, OPNsense, and more—customize your firewall with community-trusted software and US-based support.

## Overview

The Protectli Vault FW4B is a compact, fanless firewall mini PC powered by an Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160 CPU with AES-NI encryption support. Equipped with 8GB DDR3L RAM and a 120GB mSATA SSD, it features 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports and multiple USB and HDMI outputs. OS-agnostic and compatible with popular open-source firewall software like pfSense, it offers a silent, high-performance solution for home and small business network security, backed by US-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

## Description

desertcart.com: Protectli Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD : Electronics

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.
Review: Superb Micro Appliance for PFSense Firewall Software - 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.

## 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: 8GB DDR3L RAM, 120GB 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 | B07G9NHRGQ |
| Additional Features | Compact |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,809 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #201 in Mini Computers |
| Brand | Protectli |
| Built-In Media | Monitor |
| CPU Model | Celeron |
| CPU Model Number | J3160 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 2.24 GHz |
| CPU Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Cache Size | 8 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computer Monitor, Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, External Storage Drive, USB Devices, Serial Devices, HDMI Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Optional WiFi 802.11b/g/n |
| Cooling Method | Convection |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 748 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 3840x2160 or 1920x1080 |
| Display Type | HDMI |
| 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, Mouse |
| Item Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches |
| Keyboard Description | Not Included |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Protectli |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 120 GB |
| Model Name | FW4B - 4 Port |
| Model Number | FW4B-0-8-120 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Processor Series | Celeron |
| Processor Socket | Socket F |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3L |
| RAM Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 8 GB |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 or 1920x1080 |
| Security Features | Firewall, AES-NI hardware acceleration for encryption |
| Specific Uses For Product | Network Security, Firewall Protection |
| Specification Met | UL, FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RCM, RoHS, AES-NI, Intel VT-x |
| Style Name | Modern" or "Minimalist |
| Total Expansion Slots Quantity | 6 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 2 |
| Total Usb Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 608415010128 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Output Interface | HDMI |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11bgn |
| Wireless Network Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | 802.11b/g/n |

## 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

![Protectli 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful Firewall Box
*by R***H on May 8, 2024*

I instantly fell in love with this thing when I got it and still love it. Works beautifully with pfsense. Supporting blazing fast speeds in my home network plus VPN and content blocking for ads trackers and malware for everyone connected to the WiFi which I’m running out of a separate WAP attached to the OPT1 port. I love the start up and shut down tunes it plays out of the beeper which let me know when the network is back on, it’s not simply a power up jingle, it actually waits until pfsense has finished booting up to play it. I also love how sturdy and heavy it is. Note: this kind of firewall running pfsense is very warm constantly, it needs to be able to dissipate the heat so don’t just cram it in a tight space just because you can, it might overheat.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*