Deploy secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity
Boingfire systems are an ideal hardware foundation for VPN deployments where reliability, consistent performance, and standardized rollouts matter. Use Boingfire as a VPN gateway at HQ, a remote-site CPE, or a dedicated remote-access concentrator to securely connect users, branches, and cloud environments with predictable operations..
Why Use Boingfire for VPN
- Standardize your VPN appliance platform: Reduce variance across customer deployments and simplify support.
- Fast rollouts: Pre-stage a baseline image and ship-to-site for low-touch turn-ups.
- Always-on reliability: Fanless, low power systems are well-suited for 24/7 VPN gateway roles.
- Segmentation-ready networking: Multi-port designs support clean separation of WAN/LAN/management networks.
- Flexible software support: Run common VPN stacks on x86 platforms (model dependent).
- Faster troubleshooting and recovery
- Predictable lifecycle ROI: Fanless, low power hardware supports long-running gateway roles.
- Fewer truck rolls: Pre-stage and ship-to-site with minimal onsite configuration.
Common VPN Use Cases
Remote Access VPN
- Secure access for staff, contractors, and vendors
- MFA-integrated remote access through a central gateway
- Split-tunnel or full-tunnel policies based on security requirements
Site-to-Site VPN
- Branch-to-HQ tunnels for multi-site organizations
- Inter-office connectivity with centralized policy enforcement
- Cloud-to-site connectivity for hybrid environments
Secure Connectivity for Specialized Networks
- OT/IT segmentation with encrypted uplinks
- Secure backhaul for remote monitoring, edge services, or field deployments
- Temporary sites and pop-up locations requiring rapid secure connectivity
VPN Deployments
Select the right hardware tier
Choose a Boingfire model based on encrypted throughput expectations, number of concurrent users/tunnels, port requirements, and any expansion needs. Choose from Availalbe models.
standardized “gold image”
Build a baseline image with secure defaults: management access, interface naming, VLAN templates, logging, and backup/export procedures—so every deployment starts from the same known-good build.
architecture and policies
Define remote-access vs site-to-site, authentication approach (certs, user auth, MFA integration), tunnel addressing, allowed networks, split/full tunnel rules, and DNS strategy.
validate security controls
Enable least-privilege rules, restrict management exposure, enforce strong crypto settings, and validate logging/alerting. Implement segmentation between user VPN, server networks, and OT/IoT networks.
monitoring + lifecycle
Monitor tunnel status, latency, and uptime; schedule patching and certificate rotation; maintain configuration backups; and keep pre-imaged spares for swap-and-go replacement to minimize downtime.
Reliable – Customizable – Secure
Three series.
One deployment standard.
One deployment standard.
Choose the platform that fits your edge footprint, from compact branch appliances to 1U-ready systems and lab/prototyping builds.
FAQ
Yes. Many deployments use Boingfire as a combined security gateway: VPN + firewall rules + VLAN segmentation, enabling consistent policy enforcement across locations.
Use a gold image plus standardized templates, label devices per customer/site, and maintain pre-imaged spares for swap-and-go replacement.
Yes. Boingfire can serve as a branch gateway that terminates site-to-site tunnels and enforces segmentation between local networks and the VPN overlay.
WireGuard is often preferred for simplicity and performance. IPsec is widely supported for site-to-site and interoperability. OpenVPN remains common for certain remote-access scenarios and compatibility needs.
For MSP deployments, OPNsense or pfSense are common because they combine VPN and firewall policies in one platform. For routing-centric designs, VyOS works well. For flexible “VPN + apps,” Ubuntu/Debian is a strong option.
