Key points from ZDNET’s Jason Perlow:
– The Firewalla Gold Pro is now available for $889 and offers enterprise-level security with advanced features like deep packet inspection and multi-WAN support.
– It is larger and more expensive than basic consumer firewalls, requires an external access point for Wi-Fi monitoring, and may need advanced configuration knowledge for certain features.
– In 2022, Perlow upgraded to the fastest residential broadband available at 2 Gbps fiber, but as of 2024, ISPs are offering speeds up to 10,000 Mbps.
– Fiber internet is the gold standard for speed and reliability in the US, with AT&T, Google Fiber, and Xfinity offering ultra-fast plans.
– High-speed internet is crucial for users working with large data volumes, like video editors and organizations using Generative AI.
– Firewalla, founded by former Cisco engineers, offers high-speed firewall solutions that are user-friendly and cost-effective.
– The Firewalla Gold Pro is the company’s top-tier model, built with solid metal for durability and enterprise-grade quality.
– The device operates efficiently and silently, with two 10 Gbps ports and two 2.5 Gbps ports for optimal performance.
– Setting up the Firewalla Gold Pro is straightforward using the iOS and Android smartphone apps, with options for Router Mode or Transparent Bridge Mode.
– The device’s security intelligence system tracks over 129 million security objects to effectively safeguard networks from threats.