Firewalla is a device from the Tindie seller of the same name that gives you a smart internet security solution for your home network. The device is only about the size of a quarter, but it allows you to protect your network from cyber attacks, block ads, control internet usage, and even helps keep you safe when you’re on public Wifi.
Cybersecurity isn’t something we think about every day until something happens to us. Years ago, I was hacked. The event was both costly and eye-opening. We’re more vulnerable than we realize when we’re online. Even if you have the most secure passwords in the world, things like privacy are also an illusion when you’re browsing the web. Having a bit of help securing what goes on with your home network can deliver some peace of mind in this area.
Despite being so small, Firewalla packs an impressive amount of hardware into the device:
- Quad-Core 1.0 ghz ARM CPU
- 100 Mbit Software Packet Processing
- 512 Megabyte DDR RAM
- 16GB MicroSD storage
A smartphone app gives you complete control over the network at any time. A built-in VPN server also gives you privacy when you’re outside your home. The device is easy to install as well. It only needs a power supply and a connection to your router via Ethernet.
Both the hardware and software is open-source and offers deep insight into all the traffic in your network, all the way down to the I.P addresses. The full kit comes with the device, cables, and a US power supply.
