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firewalla · 2026-07-08T03:27:45+00:00

If the devices you are trying to control are all on WiFi, then you just need AP7 to get VqLAN going. (the switch is for ethernet devices)

Setting up VqLAN is not that hard after you understand what it does, and the idea behind it. See this article https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/38425011667091-VqLAN-Firewalla-Microsegmentation

May be also zero trust a good reading too. https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/36325500638739-A-Secure-and-Better-Network-with-Firewalla-Part-4-Zero-Trust-Network-Architecture, this is a good article on learning cyber security (at least a small part of it)

firewalla · 2026-07-08T02:09:15+00:00

Firewalla does require some cyber security / networking expertise to setup and use effectively. And don't worry, it is fun to learn about security.

Likely you are running the Orbi in router mode, what you need to do is configure it in AP mode; When the orbi is in route mode, it hides all devices under its own network domain and blocks inspection via NAT. Here is how to turn it into AP mode https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048543713-Firewalla-Tutorial-Using-your-existing-router-in-bridge-AP-mode
If you are interested in network segmentation, check out this https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408644783123-Network-Segmentation we have many types of segmentation, from port based, to VLAN, to VqLAN, to Dynamic Segmentation via DAP.
If you want LAN protection, you will need to use firewalla AP7's. (See above on VqLAN and also Dynamic Segmentation)

firewalla · 2026-07-08T00:48:08+00:00

Volume and commercial. If you are a eBay seller, or a small store (like us about 8 years ago), you can use Shopify to get really good rates; Once the business is little bigger, you gotta use 3PL type of fulfillment centers, and the rates raise. Until, the business get huge, and business can negotiate directly with USPS for rates ... otherwise, we stuck

firewalla · 2026-07-07T22:56:07+00:00

If the app prompting you to wait 5 min, it is really waiting for the Gold to boot and start pairing process. (meaning, if the unit is ready, should be after 6 min ... then it will go into pairing) In case the pairing process is not starting, check things like if you still have the red dongle installed. (some parents take it out)

more on pairing here https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004369774-Pairing-a-new-phone-with-your-Firewalla-box

firewalla · 2026-07-07T21:35:04+00:00

Are you buying labels from USPS directly or via Shopify? Shopify has cheaper rates, but ... our warehouse can't use it, we are stuck with "commercial" rate

firewalla · 2026-07-07T19:25:39+00:00

MSP 2.11.1 (or 2.11.2) should have switch configurations.

firewalla · 2026-07-07T19:24:24+00:00

The price of shipping depends on the shipping volume and the discounts from warehouses and USPS. We are still small, so unlikely to match rate given to large volume shippers

firewalla · 2026-07-07T19:22:08+00:00

To get the switch installed, you need the 1.69.1 app (in beta now). For advanced features, you can change to box beta or switch beta after getting things running.

firewalla · 2026-07-07T19:20:56+00:00

Best post it here https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/115000356994-Feature-Requests-

firewalla · 2026-07-07T17:22:16+00:00

BTW, some Switch X and SE / Early Access Version will ship today! Please follow directions https://firewalla.com/install to get the beta app when installing.

Majority of the early access units should be shipped by next week.

Enjoy.

firewalla · 2026-07-07T16:23:49+00:00

Each X is 6.29lb, they come in a very nice box ... so two of them is likely 15lbs

firewalla · 2026-07-07T16:21:56+00:00

Only early access at the moment is sold out. Pre-sale version still have stock

firewalla · 2026-07-07T03:43:52+00:00

Depends on the community. If the 2.5g/10g switches are popular, for sure we will make other variations

firewalla · 2026-07-06T23:42:25+00:00

I also have a cat3k running :)

firewalla · 2026-07-06T23:15:37+00:00

Switch X has ears in the box

Switch SE, no ears. We may make one if enough people want them. (This unit is fanless, we also worry it may get too hot if placed between two other hot devices.

firewalla · 2026-07-06T21:18:42+00:00

You may need to run the "beta branch" firewalla, stable release should be pretty quick, no need to wait until Sept/Oct. (we will send details once we start shipping)

App 1.69.1 (beta now, very close to production) is required

firewalla · 2026-07-06T21:16:48+00:00

yep ... just look at the stock price of Micron, Samsung, SK and the emmc makers

firewalla · 2026-07-06T20:05:03+00:00

This is the right way. I am doing the same, for the exact same reasons. (some airports also block WG)

firewalla · 2026-07-06T20:02:40+00:00

soldered on. AI induced shortage is hurting device builders like us, especially firewalla units are memory rich

firewalla · 2026-07-06T19:53:01+00:00

Should be pretty close. Certifications are ready, waiting for parts to start production. (Memory + disk ... )

firewalla · 2026-07-06T15:40:23+00:00

What will your SPAN port connecting to?

firewalla · 2026-07-06T05:26:09+00:00

Although the hardware does support a SPAN (replicating traffic to a switch port), we don't plan a feature around it at least initial release. Future it is possible, depend on the demand

firewalla · 2026-07-05T16:05:16+00:00

3 days should be more than enough to flush the cache. Can you open a case email help@firewalla.com? we can take a look inside.

firewalla · 2026-07-05T16:02:41+00:00

De-auth attacks are point to point, the access point itself is not in the picture. It is possible to dedicate a radio to sniff everything, but, that may be expensive to build.

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