Software that runs on Protectli Hardware
Overview Operating systems such as OPNsense and pfSense have limitations with PPPoE connections, due to the protocol utilizing only a single core. In this article we will cover the most significant changes to help improve throughput with a PPPoE type connection. Enable PowerD Enabling PowerD is helpful across all of our platforms regarding throughput performance. […]
OPNsense WireGuard Performance Overview Protectli has a variety of hardware to meet a range of requirements. It is important to provide information regarding various operating system and applications so customers can make an educated decision before purchase. In this article we will cover performance results for the WireGuard plugin available on OPNsense. WireGuard WireGuard is […]
Overview This article explains how to reset the OPNsense root password if you find yourself locked out of the WebGUI and console menu. How to Reset the Root Password Since OPNsense password protects its console menu by default, you will need to enter “Single User” mode to reset the root password. Power off the Vault […]
How to Update the Vault Pro BIOS Overview This article covers how to update the BIOS on the Vault Pro. The procedure to flash BIOS on the Vault Pro differs from other versions of the Vault. Prepare a USB Drive Insert an expendable USB drive into your computers USB port Use Rufus or an application […]
KB Article Updates June 2, 2021 Fixed typos stating that the issue exists for coreboot branch 4.12.0.X, when in fact the issue has been identified on the 4.9.0.X branch. New coreboot version 4.9.0.2 was released for the FW2B that fixes the HPET issue at the BIOS level. No update for FW4B at this time. Added […]
Overview The Vault supports standard AMI BIOS as well as coreboot BIOS. It is possible to update BIOS in the field and it is possible to change from AMI to coreboot and back. There is always a certain degree of user error when manually flashing the BIOS. If an error occurs when attempting to flash […]
Overview OpenWrt is an open source project Linux operating system (OS). Originally OpenWrt indicated “open source wireless router”, but it now targets embedded devices in general as well as routers with and without WiFi. The home page can be found at https://openwrt.org/start. OpenWrt has been successfully installed on the Vault. The instructions below describe how […]
The following steps cover how to enable PXE boot on a Vault with AMI BIOS Attach a USB Keyboard and monitor to the Vault, or serial connection via COM port Power on the unit and press Delete until you see the BIOS setup screen Use the arrow keys to select the “Advanced” tab Use the arrow […]
Overview XCP-ng is an open source Hypervisor based on Xen Server. The home page can be found at https://xcp-ng.org. The XCP-ng project includes the Xen Orchestra Web Interface for XenServer. XCP-ng has been successfully installed on the Vault with both Legacy and coreboot BIOS. The instructions below describe how to install XCP-ng on the Vault […]
OpenVPN Performance Overview Depending on individual use cases, different hardware firewalls may be useful for different types of network applications and as such, Protectli offers different hardware with varying capabilities. Frequently, it is useful for a customer to know the performance characteristics of specific hardware before making a decision to purchase. This article aims to […]