The short version
Firewall appliances; a longtime user endorses a Coreboot and OPNsense setup.
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Firewall appliances; a longtime user endorses a Coreboot and OPNsense setup.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-16
Last seen:2026-10-16
Times seen:1
Website:protectli.com
Why it caught our attention
A multi-year first-hand alternative emerges from a router-security discussion without asserting comparative security guarantees.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-16
“I switched, about 7-8 years ago to a Protectli box running Coreboot and OPNSense and haven't looked back; I use Ubiquiti APs and switches. I'm not saying they're the best, but anything used in corporate/enterprise is going to have better support (if not better code quality).”
alias_neo · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Wanted to download an ISO, ended up writing a kernel exploit