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Firewalla on Windows Pc

Developed By: Firewalla LLC

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 286 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.61.88
Size 77.1 MB
Release Date June 18, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (14)]

What's New:
New features include:- Users (Track App Usage)- NTP Intercept- Multi-WAN Performance Monitoring- SSDP Relay- UI RemodelingFor more info, please refer to... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Firewalla is an all-in-one, simple, and powerful firewall that connects to your router, protecting your devices from cyberattacks and providing you with rich insights about your ne... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Firewalla and install on Windows PC. Firewalla is free Tools app, developed by Firewalla LLC. Latest version of Firewalla is 1.61.88, was released on 2024-06-18 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Firewalla is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 286 users, 25 users had rated it 5*, 212 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Firewalla on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Firewalla on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Firewalla on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Firewalla using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Firewalla" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Firewalla on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Firewalla" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Firewalla is an all-in-one, simple, and powerful firewall that connects to your router, protecting your devices from cyberattacks and providing you with rich insights about your network. It offers advanced solution to safeguard your personal data, monitor and control your kids’ Internet usage, and protect all devices in your network including IoT devices.

The Firewalla app is used to manage the hardware-based Firewalla devices. Key features and services include:

* Automatically detect and block malicious traffic and abnormal activities (IDS/IPS)
* Advanced insights into network traffic
* Fine-grained control of network access with custom rules
* Parental control and family-friendly content filtering
* Built-in VPN server and VPN client
* Blocking of ads
* Advanced DNS features including DDNS, DNS over HTTPS, DNS Booster
* Remote management of multiple Firewalla devices with app
* Strong security with military strength encryption. No password required.
* Easy device installation through the app

Firewalla device comes in different models, and can be purchased at https://firewalla.com. There is no monthly fee!

For installation, follow the instructions at http://firewalla.com/pages/install.
New features include:
- Users (Track App Usage)
- NTP Intercept
- Multi-WAN Performance Monitoring
- SSDP Relay
- UI Remodeling
For more info, please refer to release notes: https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/22912094066707
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.