The arrival of Wi-Fi 7 marks the next generation of speed to match 5- and 10-gigabit high-speed fiber networks from internet service providers. Users, according to Firewalla need 10-gigabit capabilities to prepare their networks and devices for future speeds, and the networking equipment manufacturer states it is responding to Wi-Fi 7 with its new Firewalla Gold Pro firewall solution.
Firewalla, a manufacturer of residential-friendly plug-and-play home firewall devices, has introduced Firewalla Gold Pro, which it says is an affordable 10-gigabit smart firewall. The newest and most powerful device in Firewalla’s “Gold” product line is now available for for $798.
“Our dedicated community is always pushing for a better network at higher speeds. The Gold Pro makes it possible to protect their homes and offices at future speeds, without monthly fees,” comments Jerry Chen, Founder of Firewalla. “As small businesses upgrade their infrastructure and consumers adopt faster offerings from their ISPs, the Gold Pro gives them unmatched visibility and protection for the next generation of networks.”
Firewalla Gold Pro Enables 10-Gigabit Network Speeds
Firewalla Gold Pro includes two 10-gigabit and two 2.5-gigabit Ethernet ports to help segment and add redundancy to a network. Powered by the Firewalla Software Stack, and optimized for the fastest networks in homes and small businesses, the company says the Firewalla Gold Pro can route and inspect network traffic at 10-gigabit speeds and is fully ready to support Wi-Fi 7.
Firewalla boasts that its newest and most powerful device is powered by a quad-core Intel processor and 8 gigabytes of RAM to scale with a growing network. These features the company notes, allows users to easily utilize VPNs at over 2 gigabits, ensuring a fast and secure network experience even on the go.
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Firewalla adds that historically it has offered its products at a significant discount during preorder periods and have helped protect homes and businesses in more than 100 countries. All Firewalla Gold Pro pre-order units will get an additional six months of warranty, and shipping is estimated to begin in early November. The price of Firewalla Gold Pro will increase closer to the shipping period.
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