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NetFire Ember

What is Ember?

NetFire Ember is a compact, low-power device that connects on-premises networks to the NetFire Cloud. It provides high availability, advanced networking features, and a containerized platform for modular services.

  • Seamless integration with NetFire Cloud services
  • Low operational overhead
  • Enhanced uptime and performance
  • Unified platform for diagnostics, recovery, and service delivery

Ember is fully managed and supports remote diagnostics, making it ideal for hybrid environments. It enables secure, reliable connectivity between local infrastructure and cloud-based workflows, with no compromise on performance or control.

Core Functionalities

  • Cloud Bridge: Direct connectivity to NetFire Cloud services
  • ISP Monitoring & Failover: Active monitoring of ISP health with automated failover for business continuity
  • OS Deployment Support: Centralized network-delivered OS installations for streamlined provisioning
  • Rescue Images: Backup and recovery toolset for rapid disaster recovery
  • Hardware Diagnostics: On-device tools for servers and endpoints health checks
  • IoT Optimization: Energy-efficient operation ideal for always-on deployment
  • Container Support: Host lightweight, automated local services through Docker-compatible containers
  • Network Diagnostics Suite: Deployed with the nettools container including:
    • tcpdump, traceroute, iputils-ping, mtr, nmap, netcat
    • speedtest-cli, dnsutils, jq, iperf3

Use Cases

  • Hybrid Cloud Enablement: Secure, persistent access to NetFire Cloud from local networks
  • Multi-ISP Resilience: Ideal for remote offices requiring reliable internet connectivity with failover
  • IT Operations Optimization: Automated provisioning and recovery operations reduce downtime and manual effort
  • Diagnostics & Monitoring: Real-time visibility into networking health
  • Service Hosting & Custom Apps: Deploy local services using containerized apps (e.g., DNS, VOIP SBC, SMS gateways)

Pricing Table

Service Description Price / Month
SMS Gateway LTE-enabled service with a dedicated phone number; MFA workflows; SMS delivery to Slack $20
WAN Switch Multi-WAN monitoring with auto-failover; Juniper SRX support $20
DNS Services Active Directory integration; secure DNS routing; GPO and remote domain join $20
VOIP SBC Session Border Controller capabilities for secure VoIP communications $20
Scan-to-Cloud Digitize and send documents directly to NetFire Cloud destinations $20
Digital Signage Yodeck-compatible signage service (requires Yodeck subscription) Requires Yodeck
Cloud VPN Integration Integrates with NetFire Cloud VPN service Free with Cloud VPN
Out-of-band Networking Remote access and recovery (coming soon) Pricing TBD

Get Started

Implementation Timeline

  1. Deploy Ember on-premises and connect to the desired network segment
  2. Register the device with NetFire Cloud for provisioning
  3. Enable and configure desired modules via the Ember management interface
Phase Duration Description
Order & Provisioning 1–2 business days Device request and shipping
Network Integration 1 day Basic setup and registration
Feature Enablement 2–3 business days Configure services & diagnostics
Optimization Ongoing Monitor, adjust, and scale as needed
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Published: June 24, 2025