Research Article

Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S

Number: 10 July 7, 2026
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Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S

Abstract

In recent years, the increasing prevalence of cyber threats has driven both individual and institutional users to seek more robust and flexible security solutions. Offering a compelling combination of flexibility and cost-effectiveness, open-source software presents a viable alternative to commercial firewall systems. Within this landscape, solutions based on Mini PCs have gained significant traction among small and medium-sized enterprises and home users, owing to their compact form factor and adequate processing power. This paper details the design and implementation of an open-source firewall system built on the NanoPi R5S platform. The system was configured using a suite of open-source tools to deliver secure internet access, filter malicious content, and perform network traffic analysis. Its performance was rigorously evaluated under various operational scenarios to analyze the efficiency of the NanoPi R5S hardware in a network security context. The NanoPi R5S architecture sustained robust security operations with minimal 7–12% CPU utilization. Compared to x86 alternatives, it achieved a 60–70% improvement in energy efficiency and 50% lower DNS latency. These findings proved that containerized security on low-power hardware offers high performance without the overhead or thermal footprint of traditional appliances. Finally, the study explores the potential benefits of this solution for individual users, small businesses, and educational institutions, concluding with practical recommendations for network security researchers and system administrators.

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Ethical Statement

This study has been prepared in adherence to high ethical standards and the principles of academic integrity. The authors declare that the work presented in this article is original, has not been published elsewhere previously, and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. All sources used have been cited completely and accurately. As the study does not involve any experimental applications on human or animal subjects, it does not require ethics committee approval. There are no conflicts of interest among the authors. All authors have made significant contributions to the study and have approved the final version of the manuscript.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Information Systems Development Methodologies and Practice

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 7, 2026

Submission Date

March 18, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 21, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 10

APA
Aslan, Ö., & Işik, C. (2026). Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Computer Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322
AMA
1.Aslan Ö, Işik C. Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S. UYBISBBD. 2026;(10). doi:10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322
Chicago
Aslan, Ömer, and Cihan Işik. 2026. “Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S”. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Computer Science, nos. 10. https://doi.org/10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322.
EndNote
Aslan Ö, Işik C (July 1, 2026) Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Computer Science 10
IEEE
[1]Ö. Aslan and C. Işik, “Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S”, UYBISBBD, no. 10, July 2026, doi: 10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322.
ISNAD
Aslan, Ömer - Işik, Cihan. “Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S”. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Computer Science. 10 (July 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322.
JAMA
1.Aslan Ö, Işik C. Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S. UYBISBBD. 2026. doi:10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322.
MLA
Aslan, Ömer, and Cihan Işik. “Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S”. International Journal of Management Information Systems and Computer Science, no. 10, July 2026, doi:10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Aslan, Cihan Işik. Development of an Open-Source Firewall System Based on NanoPi R5S. UYBISBBD. 2026 Jul. 1;(10). doi:10.33461/uybisbbd.1912322