Firewalla: Cyber Security Firewall for Home & Business, Protect Network from Malware and Hacking | Smart Parental Control | Block Ads | VPN Server and Client | No Monthly Fee (Purple SE)

This is a truly great cyber security tool for consumers as super easy to use. For UK folks first buy an adapter US type A to UK. Then as typical FTTC customer with BT like SmartHub cannot be used in bridge mode so it will be your router so use the Purple in Bridge. Next, if like me you have a Mesh unit downstream of the BT Smarthub you will need to run the Mesh in Access Point (e.g., Bridge mode) or if your Mesh does not support bridge mode you will see only the Mesh as one unit on the Purple. Even in this double NAT with both BT and Mesh acting as routers the Purple SE in bridge still is worth having for sure but to get per device visibility the downstream mesh must be in bridge and to get full control of devices (eg segmentation and priority) you need any upstream device to Purple to be in bridge just acting as a modem. But even stuck in the middle of a double NAT (two routers) the Purple SE still does full visibility and control of in and out flows with blocking and alerts, ad block and vulnerability scans. You add full device visibility if any downstream router is in bridge and add full device control and segmentation (vlans) if any upstream router is in bridge.

Very good lots of info

I've been using the Firewalla Purple SE for several months and have gradually built my home network around it. My overall assessment is very positive, but I think it's important for potential buyers to understand what this product is and what it isn't. Firewalla is not a typical consumer router that you plug in and forget about. If all you want is Wi‑Fi and basic internet access, this may be overkill and could feel frustrating. There is a learning curve, especially when you start exploring features like VLANs, VPNs, DNS filtering, device groups, traffic policies, and network segmentation. Where Firewalla shines is visibility and control. Before Firewalla, I had a basic understanding of what was connected to my network. Now I can see exactly what devices are communicating, create rules by device group, quarantine new devices, run a WireGuard VPN server, manage multiple VLANs, and isolate smart home devices from my trusted computers. Some features I've found particularly valuable: WireGuard VPN for secure remote access Traffic monitoring and alerts Device quarantine and group policies VLAN support DNS integration with services like NextDNS Simple but powerful mobile app The biggest benefit for me wasn't any single feature. It was the visibility the platform provides. It helped me understand my own network and improve my overall security posture. The main downsides: Learning curve is real Some advanced features require networking knowledge Documentation can take some digging when doing more advanced configurations MSP subscription adds useful functionality but is an additional cost I've seen reviews from people who were disappointed because they expected a plug-and-play experience. I don't think that's a fair criticism of the product. Firewalla is aimed at users who want more insight and control over their network than a typical consumer router provides. If you're willing to spend some time learning networking concepts and are interested in improving your home network security, I think the Purple SE is an excellent product. My home network is significantly more secure, organized, and manageable than it was before I installed it.

Works as described. Best parental control firewall

Product description is a bit confusing because the purple edition is normally indicating that it has wifi capabilities, but this one doesn't.

Allt var nästan bra. Utom kontakten , den var inte avsett för Sverige utan amerikaner Där jag fick köpa ny. Annars hade det blivit 5 ⭐️.

Una maravilla no redujo la velocidad de mi internet de 150Mb descarga y 10Mb subida. Me permite analizar todo lo que está pasando en mi red, me bloquea los anuncios y bloquea páginas maliciosas.