Re: Recommendation for A Firewall Solution - Watchguard, Sonicwall, Instagate, or ...

From: JP (someone@hotmail.com)
Date: 10/22/02 

From: "JP" <someone@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 23:54:37 GMT

I heard a lot of good things about Watchguard. But it is quite expensive
when compared with products of similar nature. Sonicwall products are
priced moderately, which made them more attractive although they might not
be as stable.

Thanks.

Joe

"W. B." <civikminded@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:MXUs9.2220$YJ1.4693320@ruti.visi.com...
> I had a bad expreience with a Sonicwall. Rather poor in the stability
> department. Easy to set up, easy to administer, but almost NO
flexability,
> and their support makes you want to claw your eyes out.
>
> Watchguards are decent boxes. No direct experience, but have heared
positive
> anecdotal evidence.
>
> You might also look at a Netscreen-25 or 50. Very fast & stable, very
> flexible, CLI or Web administration. Sort of like a 'PIX-lite.' This
would
> be my personal choice.
>
> "JP" <someone@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7aLs9.31140$%h2.2813@news02.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> > I am looking for a firewall solution for a small office of 70 users.
> >
> > 1. Internal users need Internet access with NAT
> > 2. A DMZ is required for the Web server
> > 3. IPSEC VPN for mobile users
> > 4. Ideally a site-to-site VPN with a small office
> >
> > I am reviewing appliances such as Watchguard and Sonicwall but I want
some
> > feedback from those who have used them. Any comments would be greatly
> > appreciated. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>
>

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