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Firewall of choice
We've grown out of a small business framework where we use Secure Computing (now McAffee UTM) SG560's. These products go EOL next year. We're currently using them with close to the maximum capacity they can carry.We have one office with 80+ users with laptops, desktops, handhelds. We have 24 computers in a DMZ providing all our public functions. We use Netgear GS748ST switches for an internal gb backbone. The most convincing proposal I've seen so far (after evaluating various major vendors) is to put in a Watchguard X750e with a XTM22-W wireless module to let us control our wireless zones directly from the firewall. Does anyone have any alternatives I should consider or reasons not to like this solution?
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Karl: comprehensive security is a necessity in today's dynamic social network. UTM firewalls provide cost effective, comprehensive security. I am not too familiar with Watchguard's solution, but I would recommend evaluating Cyberoam - they provide identity based UTM firewalls - you can integrate it with your AD to identify users instead of just IP address. it also offer you granular, zone based control and can be deployed in HA active-active mode.
Rakesh.
Karl,
I have not worked with Watchguard in several years but one alternative to check out is SonicWall. They have comparable firewalls with wireless and are easily managed via a web interface (which it appears is also an option on Watchguards these days).
Jay
I would recommend Cyberoam and Fortinet as alternatives to Watchguard. As rakesh mentions Cyberoam's identity based policies are a great way to quickly get more control over your networks. They do not have a wireless access point though.
Karl,
Jay indicated Sonicwall. I agree. I've been using Sonicwall for some time with great success. Visit www.sonicguard.com for assistance.
Randy
Karl,
I would also recommend SonicWall. I have been a partner with them for 6 years and have had great success in getting the right solution for my clients needs. Here is a link for their UTM firewalls: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/products/UTM_Firewall_VPN.html
Good luck and if I can be of any assistance just hit me up.
Stephen
I wouldn't go with Watchgaurd.
Sonicwall makes a solid product that would likely accomplish what you need.
If you want to go a step up, Checkpoint on Nokia Hardware, but that's probably a lot more than you need.
If you're going to upgrade routers/switches I would look at HP Procurve. Lifetime warranty and you can get into a Chassis for about 10k.
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