KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • All-in-one Firewalla security + dual-band Wi-Fi 7 access point
  • Up to 2 Gbps wired throughput with traffic inspection; up to 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz with inspection
  • Works at home or on the road: stationary router or Wi-Fi-to-Wi-Fi travel mode
  • Pre-sale slated for 2 December 2025; release targeted for March–April 2026
  • Price TBD, positioned above Firewalla Purple and below Gold SE

Firewalla has announced the Firewalla Orange, a single box that merges its firewall features with a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 access point. The company says it can push 2 Gbps on wired links with inspection and around 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz with inspection.

It’s designed to live at home as your primary router or moonlight as a travel router in hotels. Pre-sale is set for 2 December 2025, with release targeted for March or April 2026. Price is still to be confirmed, but it will sit between the Purple and Gold SE.

What is Firewalla Orange?

A combined security appliance and Wi-Fi 7 router aimed at small homes, flats and road warriors.

  • All-in-one Firewalla plus dual-band Wi-Fi 7
  • Runs the same ARM64 software stack as Firewalla Purple
  • Slightly larger chassis and warmer operation than Purple

Firewalla is pitching Orange as a practical answer to parts pricing and tariffs that make smaller units harder to build. You get the familiar Firewalla features without having to juggle a separate access point. The company notes Orange is bigger than Purple and runs warmer, but it also brings faster, more scalable Wi-Fi.

Performance and wireless features

The headline is inspected throughput without ditching speed.

  • Up to 2 Gbps wired performance with traffic inspection
  • Around 1.2 Gbps on 5 GHz with traffic inspection
  • Full Wi-Fi access point built in; supports many devices
  • Comfortable coverage quoted for roughly 1,000 sq ft (wood-frame)

In plain terms, Orange is built to handle today’s gigabit and multi-gigabit fibre plans while keeping security turned on. The wireless side should be fine for a small apartment or studio. Firewalla’s coverage note is for a wood-frame home, so the range in concrete-walled UAE flats will be less.

If your home internet is fast but Wi-Fi feels slow, you’re not imagining it — Wi-Fi is often the bottleneck, not the fibre line. See our take on that here: Ultra-fast internet in the UAE. Ultra-slow Wi-Fi at home.

Hybrid modes: home and travel

One box for a fixed setup or a hotel hop.

  • Stationary mode: use Orange as your main router + Wi-Fi
  • Travel mode: Wi-Fi LAN + Wi-Fi WAN in hotels
  • Designed to replace short-range “travel routers” with fuller Wi-Fi

Orange can sit behind your ONT at home and serve as your sole router and access point. On the move, it can connect to a hotel network as its WAN and spin up your own Wi-Fi LAN for all your devices. That consistency is the real perk: your security policies and device names travel with you.

Price and availability

Dates are set; pricing isn’t.

  • Pre-sale: 2 December 2025 (tentative window previously 25 November)
  • Release: March/April 2026 target; early beta units planned
  • Price: to be decided; above Purple, below Gold SE

There’s also a survey for a pre-sale coupon and early-bird beta access. UAE readers weighing plans or upgrading gear can cross-check current fibre and 5G packages in our guide: Best home internet packages in the UAE.

Compatibility and limits

A few caveats before you plan the stack.

  • Runs the same Firewalla binaries as Purple (ARM64)
  • Orange Wi-Fi LAN cannot coexist with the Firewalla AP7; you must turn Wi-Fi LAN off if you’re using AP7
  • Chassis is larger than Purple and runs warmer

If you already use the AP7, Orange can still serve as your security box and WAN backup, but its Wi-Fi LAN has to be disabled. That keeps the topology clean and avoids overlaps.

Where it fits in the UAE

It targets small apartments, home offices, and frequent travellers.

  • One unit for routing, inspection and Wi-Fi 7
  • Sensible for gigabit fibre users who want security turned on
  • Travel mode is handy for hotel stays, short lets and remote work

The UAE’s entry-level fibre speeds have climbed, and many households now hit 500 Mbps or more. That only helps if your Wi-Fi keeps up. A modern Wi-Fi 7 router with inspection gives you speed without turning off the features that keep your network safe.

For a wider look at Wi-Fi 7 in devices and why it matters for stability and latency, see our quick explainer on Wi-Fi 7 trends on PCs.

FAQs

What is Firewalla Orange?

A combined Firewalla security appliance and dual-band Wi-Fi 7 access point. It replaces a separate router and firewall in small spaces.

How fast is it?

Firewalla quotes up to 2 Gbps on wired links with inspection enabled. On 5 GHz Wi-Fi with inspection, the company cites around 1.2 Gbps.

Can it replace the Firewalla Purple?

It runs the same ARM64 binaries. Orange is positioned a step above Purple in size, power draw and Wi-Fi capability. Firewalla plans to keep making Purple while it’s economical.

Will it work with the Firewalla AP7?

Not as a simultaneous access point. If you use AP7, switch off Orange’s Wi-Fi LAN. Orange can still act as your security box and provide a backup WAN.

When can I buy it and how much will it cost?

Pre-sale is planned for 2 December 2025. Release is targeted for March–April 2026. Pricing is to be confirmed, set between Purple and Gold SE.