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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: "€ 790.33"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Protectli"
url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/74957692-vault-fw4b-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc-intel
store_origin: AT
region: Austria
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# 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports AES-NI hardware encryption Intel Quad Core 2.2GHz CPU Vault FW4B - 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core, AES-NI, 8GB RAM, 120GB mSATA SSD

**Brand:** protectli
**Price:** € 790.33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your digital kingdom with silent power and unstoppable 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?** € 790.33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/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

- • **Silent Yet Powerful:** Fanless, compact design keeps your workspace noise-free while running a robust Intel Quad Core processor.
- • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** Compatible with pfSense, OPNsense, Untangle, and other open-source firewall OS—customize your security your way.
- • **Future-Proof Performance:** 8GB DDR3L RAM and 120GB mSATA SSD provide ample memory and storage for demanding network tasks and smooth multitasking.
- • **Rock-Solid Network Security:** AES-NI hardware acceleration ensures ultra-fast, unbreakable encryption for your data fortress.
- • **Blazing Multi-Port Connectivity:** Four Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver seamless, high-speed network traffic management for over 150 devices.

## Overview

The Protectli Vault FW4B is a compact, fanless mini PC designed as a high-performance firewall appliance. Powered by an Intel Quad Core Celeron J3160 CPU with AES-NI encryption, it features 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8GB DDR3L RAM, and a 120GB mSATA SSD. Compatible with popular open-source firewall OS like pfSense, it offers silent, reliable network security for professional and home environments managing high device counts.

## 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: The PFSense Machine of my Dreams - This needs 6 stars. The Vault is awesome. Installing PfSense was easy and this box has been rock solid since I've been running it to control my network. With 8GB of ram, I have more than enough resources to keep this unit from being heavily taxed. The unit itself is essentially silent, but I've added an 80mm fan which hardly increases the noise, but dramatically cools the device down as it can run a little warm without active cooling. I cannot stress enough how great this unit is for PFSense setups. I've tried the Firewalla and Firebox but neither were even close to being as good as the Protectili Vault. Yes, you pay more up front, but it is worth every penny.

## Features

- 【NEWER MODEL AVAILABLE: Protectli Vault V1410】 THE VAULT (FW4B): Secure your network with a compact, fanless & silent firewall. Comes with US-based Support!
- 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 | #5,401 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #193 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 446 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 |
| 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 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| 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

![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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The PFSense Machine of my Dreams
*by S***T on August 29, 2025*

This needs 6 stars. The Vault is awesome. Installing PfSense was easy and this box has been rock solid since I've been running it to control my network. With 8GB of ram, I have more than enough resources to keep this unit from being heavily taxed. The unit itself is essentially silent, but I've added an 80mm fan which hardly increases the noise, but dramatically cools the device down as it can run a little warm without active cooling. I cannot stress enough how great this unit is for PFSense setups. I've tried the Firewalla and Firebox but neither were even close to being as good as the Protectili Vault. Yes, you pay more up front, but it is worth every penny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-07*