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Key Features

Stateful Firewall

  • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
  • GeoIP & Anti‑Spoofing
  • Time‑based rules & Connection limits

VPN (IPsec / OpenVPN)

  • Site‑to‑site & Remote access
  • SSL encryption & Split tunneling
  • Multi‑OS clients & Tunnel failover

Traffic Shaping & QoS

  • Bandwidth throttling & Fair‑share policies
  • Multi‑WAN load balancing & Failover

DNS Blocking

  • DNS forwarding & blacklist support
  • Custom filtering & DHCP integration

IDS / IPS

  • Snort / Suricata deep‑packet inspection
  • Pre‑set rule profiles & auto‑updates
  • False‑positive suppression

High Availability

  • CARP clustering
  • Automatic connection failover
  • Seamless setup wizard

Captive Portal

  • Guest authentication & vouchers
  • Bandwidth limits per user

Technical Specs

ModelCPURAMStoragePortsModules Included
GridGuard-BusinessQuad‑core SoC4 GB DDR464 GB eMMC4× 1GbEStateful Firewall, VPN
GridGuard‑ProQuad‑core + Intel® AES‑NI4 GB DDR464 GB eMMC4× 2.5GbEStateful-Firewall, Fast VPN, DNS-Blocker
GridGuard‑EnterpriseQuad‑core + Intel® AES‑NI8 GB DDR5128 GB SSD(4-6)× 2.5GbEStateful-Firewall, Fast VPN, DNS-Blocker, Traffic-Shaping
GridGuard‑CoreCustomer‑configured CPUVariableVariable10GbE + 2.5GbEFully customizable IDS/IPS (incl. DNS Blocking, VPN…)

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Compare GridGuard with Leading Firewalls

Feature GridGuard Cisco Meraki FortiGate Sophos Palo Alto SonicWall
License Lock-In No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recurring Fees None Annual Subscription Annual Subscription Annual Subscription Annual Subscription Annual Subscription
VPN Support IPsec / OpenVPN (unlimited) Limited, license-based Yes, license tiers Yes, license tiers Yes, license tiers Yes, license tiers
DNS Blocking Built-in (pfBlockerNG) Cloud-based, extra fee FortiGuard subscription Sophos subscription Threat Intelligence subscription Gateway AV / subscription
IDS / IPS Snort / Suricata (free) Extra license Yes (licensed) Yes (licensed) Yes (licensed) Yes (licensed)
High Availability Included (CARP, VRRP) Extra license required Supported with license Supported with license Supported with license Supported with license
Scalability Custom hardware options Cloud-managed, limited hardware Wide appliance range Wide appliance range Enterprise-grade only Mid-range appliance focus
Total Cost of Ownership Low High High High High High

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🛡️ What Our Clients Say

“GridGuard gave us the security we demanded and the reliability we needed. Our branches are now seamlessly connected through a secure VPN — with total peace of mind."

🔒 Dany Karam

Head of IT Department, Credit Libanais d'Assurances et de Réassurances S.A.L.

“GridGuard replaced our legacy firewalls with zero downtime. Its VPN, traffic shaping, and intrusion prevention features are top-tier — and the built-in Internet connection redundancy keeps our business online without interruptions.”

🌐 Walid Kerbage

General manager, AutoXpert SAL

“We used GridGuard to securely link our offices across different cities worldwide. The site-to-site VPN was easy to configure, and performance has been flawless ever since.”

🏢 Jad Hitti

IT manager, GeeTrading

“Our partners and teams connect remotely every day. GridGuard’s mobile VPN keeps them secure on the go, without sacrificing speed or reliability.”

📱 Jack Avedikian MSc IRM, ACII | Executive Director

Shielders Consultants - Strategy and Management Development Ltd

“We needed a secure and scalable solution that didn’t break the bank. GridGuard delivered. The support team was also incredibly responsive during our setup.”

💬 Joe Younes

Managing Partner, Promarche

“We manage several client networks, and GridGuard gives us centralized control with the flexibility of open-source pfSense®. It's the best decision we’ve made in years.”

⚙️ Nahi Haddad

System Engineer, Lebanese Computer Technologies