What is Indrakavach?

Indrakavach is an enterprise-grade, open-source based firewall and network security platform designed specifically for Indian Small and Medium Businesses. Built and supported by iTechFixr Infotech LLP from Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.

The name Indrakavach (इंद्रकवच) means "Shield of Indra" — representing powerful, divine protection for your network.

Why Indrakavach?

Built for Indian SMBs

Most enterprise firewall solutions are expensive, complex, and lack local support. Indrakavach solves this:

• Affordable — ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 one-time hardware cost
• Local Support — Based in Pune, Maharashtra. Call us directly.
• Simple UI — Web-based dashboard, no command-line expertise needed
• Proven Foundation — Built on industry-standard open-source technology

Key Capabilities

Architecture Overview

Internet (WAN)
      │
  ┌───▼───────────────┐
  │   INDRAKAVACH     │
  │   Firewall        │
  │                   │
  │  ┌─────────────┐  │
  │  │ Firewall    │  │
  │  │ Rules       │  │
  │  ├─────────────┤  │
  │  │ IDS/IPS     │  │
  │  ├─────────────┤  │
  │  │ VPN Gateway │  │
  │  ├─────────────┤  │
  │  │ DHCP/DNS    │  │
  │  └─────────────┘  │
  └───────────────────┘
      │
  Internal Network (LAN)
      │
  ┌───▼──────────────────────────────┐
  │  PCs | Servers | Printers | WiFi │
  └──────────────────────────────────┘

Version Information

Who Makes Indrakavach?

iTechFixr Infotech LLP — Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India. We are an IT services agency serving SMBs across three verticals:

• 🔒 Cybersecurity (Indrakavach, SecuraMatrix)
• 💻 IT Support (SyncWave Desk)
• 📣 Digital Marketing

Contact: 📞 +91 8976195477 · 🌐 itechfixr.com · 💬 WhatsApp

Minimum Requirements

Recommended Requirements

Recommended Hardware for Indian SMBs

Option 1 — Mini PC (Best Value) ✅

Intel N100 Mini PC

This is the recommended hardware for most SMB deployments (up to 100 users).

Option 2 — Fanless Appliance

Ideal for rack mounting or silent operation in offices.

Option 3 — Repurpose Old Hardware

Indrakavach can run on older PCs and laptops:

• Old office desktop (Core i3/i5, 4GB RAM)
• Old laptop with USB-to-Ethernet adapter for second NIC
• Old server hardware

Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Indrakavach works best with Intel NICs:

• Intel i210, i211, i217, i219, i225, i226
• Realtek RTL8111/8168 (works, less preferred)

Storage Recommendations

Use SSD whenever possible. Hard drives work but are slower for log writes.

Virtual Machine Requirements

Running Indrakavach in VMware or other hypervisors:

Before You Begin

Step 1 — Create Bootable USB

On Windows

1. Download Rufus from rufus.ie
2. Insert USB drive (8 GB+)
3. Open Rufus
4. Select your USB device
5. Click SELECT and choose the Indrakavach ISO
6. Leave all settings as default
7. Click START
8. Wait for completion (2–5 minutes)

On Linux / Mac

# Find your USB device
lsblk

# Write ISO to USB (replace /dev/sdX with your USB device)
sudo dd if=Indrakavach-26.1-dvd-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
sync

Step 2 — Boot from USB

1. Insert USB into target machine
2. Power on the machine
3. Press the boot menu key (usually F12, F8, ESC, or DEL)
4. Select your USB drive from the boot menu
5. Wait for Indrakavach installer to load

Step 3 — Installer Welcome Screen

You will see the installer welcome screen:

Welcome to Indrakavach!
[ Install ] [ Shell ] [ Live System ]

Select Install and press Enter.

Step 4 — Keymap Selection

• For standard Indian English keyboards: press Enter to accept default
• For other layouts: scroll to your preferred layout and select

Step 5 — Disk Partitioning

Select Auto (ZFS) → Press Enter. Then:

1. Select Stripe (single disk)
2. Press Spacebar to select your disk (e.g., da0 or ada0)
3. Press Enter to confirm
4. Select YES on the confirmation prompt

Step 6 — Installation Progress

The installer will: create partitions, extract base system (~2–3 minutes), and install bootloader. Progress will be shown on screen. Do not power off during this step.

Step 7 — Set Root Password

Please select a password for the root account:
New Password: ************
Retype Password: ************

Step 8 — Final Configuration

1. Select Root Password — set your password
2. Select Time Zone → Asia → India → IST
3. Select Services → enable sshd (SSH access)
4. Select Exit → press Enter

Step 9 — Complete Installation

When asked Manual Configuration, select No. The system will reboot. Remove the USB drive when the machine powers off.

Step 10 — First Boot

After reboot you will see the console menu:

*** Indrakavach: Indrakavach 26.1.2 (amd64) ***

LAN (em0)  --> v4: 192.168.1.1/24
WAN (em1)  --> v4/DHCP4: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

0) Logout          7) Ping host
1) Assign interfaces   8) Shell
2) Set interface IP    9) pfTop
...

Installation is complete! ✅

General Questions

What is Indrakavach?

Indrakavach is a professional firewall and network security solution built for Indian SMBs. It provides enterprise-grade security at an affordable price, with local support from iTechFixr Infotech LLP.

Who makes Indrakavach?

Indrakavach is built and supported by iTechFixr Infotech LLP, based in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India.

What is the price?

Indrakavach hardware appliances start from ₹12,000 and go up to ₹25,000 depending on the hardware configuration. Contact us at +91 8976195477 for a quote.

Can I run Indrakavach on my existing hardware?

Yes. Indrakavach can run on any 64-bit PC or server with at least 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, and two network cards. See Hardware Requirements.

Installation Questions

How do I install Indrakavach?

Follow our step-by-step Installation Guide.

Can I install Indrakavach in a virtual machine?

Yes. Indrakavach runs on VMware, VirtualBox, Proxmox, and Hyper-V. See Hardware Requirements for VM specifications.

Will installation erase my existing data?

Yes. Installing Indrakavach will erase all data on the selected disk. Back up your data before proceeding.

Network Questions

What is the default LAN IP address?

The default LAN IP is 192.168.1.1. You can change this during the initial setup wizard.

How do I access the web interface?

Open a browser and go to https://192.168.1.1. Login with username root and the password you set during installation.

What is the default username and password?

Username: root · Password: Set during installation (no default)

Can Indrakavach work with any ISP in India?

Yes. Indrakavach supports all major Indian ISPs including Jio, Airtel, BSNL, ACT, and others. WAN supports DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and more.

Features Questions

Does Indrakavach support VPN?

Yes. Indrakavach supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec for secure remote access.

Can I block specific websites?

Yes. Use the Web Filtering feature under Services to block specific domains or categories.

Does it have intrusion detection?

Yes. Indrakavach includes Suricata-based IDS/IPS for detecting and blocking threats.

Can I set bandwidth limits for users?

Yes. Traffic shaping and QoS features allow you to control bandwidth per user or device.

Support Questions

How do I get support?

📞 +91 8976195477 · 💬 WhatsApp · 🌐 itechfixr.com

What are your support hours?

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST.

Do you offer on-site support?

Yes, for customers in Pune and surrounding areas. For other locations, we provide remote support via TeamViewer or AnyDesk.

Indrakavach 26.1.2

Released: August 14, 2025

Initial Release

This is the first official release of Indrakavach by iTechFixr Infotech LLP.

Base System:

• FreeBSD 14.3-RELEASE
• OpenSSL 3.0.x
• PHP 8.3

Features included:

• Full stateful firewall with rules engine
• OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPsec VPN
• Suricata IDS/IPS
• Unbound DNS resolver
• DHCP server
• Traffic shaping and QoS
• Web-based management dashboard
• Real-time traffic graphs and reporting
• Backup and restore
• SSH access

Branding:

• Indrakavach dark navy theme
• Garuda shield logo
• iTechFixr Infotech LLP identity

For questions about this release contact: 📞 +91 8976195477 · 💬 WhatsApp

We provide dedicated support for all Indrakavach installations. Our team is based in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra and serves SMBs across India.

Support Channels

Phone Support

📞 +91 8976195477 — Available Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST

WhatsApp Support

💬 wa.me/918976195477 — Send us a message anytime. We respond within 2 hours during business hours.

Website

🌐 itechfixr.com

Support Plans

Remote Support

We offer remote support via:

• TeamViewer
• AnyDesk
• SSH (for advanced issues)

Contact us to schedule a remote support session.

Office Location

iTechFixr Infotech LLP
Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
India — 411018