Re: Sonicwall 300 or Watchguard 1000?

From: Chris Comley (Chris_@spamdeath.kill.die.wizards.co.uk)
Date: 02/13/03 

From: Chris Comley <Chris_@spamdeath.kill.die.wizards.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:19:18 +0000

Ah - you can also back up a Sonic config and would be advised to do so
if you're about to tinker with it, so you can restore it if you nadger
it. Two different methods. :)

I think you're not really disagreeing with me. :-) The Firebox is a
more complex box, you can do more, have more tools, but it's not as
easy to use, and the Sonic is still good enough for most folk.

"RT" <russandsandy@no.slimey.spammers.attbi.noteven.com> wrote:

>> In our experience, Sonicwall is good for 90% or more of the potential
>> customers. The user interface is easier to deal with than teh
>> Watchguard, much easier, esp as you can edit config on the fly, very
>> few changes require a reboot whereas all watchguard changes do coz you
>> have to upload the new config file from the manager then boot to
>> switch to it.
>
>Actually, today's Firebox's require VERY FEW reboots during config changes.
>Unless you're changing base: network settings, IPSec, DVCP, etc. reboots are
>typically unnecessary. Adding users, tweaking proxies and rules generally
>don't require reboots.
>
>I LIKE the idea of working a policy off-line and uploading it. If you really
>hose it, you can pull the previous file and restore to get you back up
>quickly. Hose a Sonic and you're hosed until you figure out what you
>pooched.
>
>Yes, SMTP proxy. Also FTP, HTTP proxies and all can do content type
>filtering. Keeps out the SCR, VBS, PIF, BAT, etc. The proxies can force
>authentication and the HTTP proxy can do content filtering (surfcontrol DB).
>
>The FB1000 also comes with VPN Manager for up to 4 boxes (FB's and Soho's
>alike) - great for Site-Site tunnels between WG appliances, and a 50-user
>MUVPN client license.
>
>If desired, you can also add on SpamScreen (at the Firebox level) and,
>although I don't care for McAffe, Virusscan.
>
>I've worked both and would definitely take the WG over the Sonic hands-down.
>
>RT
>WCSP
>
>"Chris Comley" <Chris_@spamdeath.kill.die.wizards.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:6hgl4vk69ubfaovc2ds8c6jamde6l1cpii@4ax.com...
>> Depends on your situation.
>>
>> In our experience, Sonicwall is good for 90% or more of the potential
>> customers. The user interface is easier to deal with than teh
>> Watchguard, much easier, esp as you can edit config on the fly, very
>> few changes require a reboot whereas all watchguard changes do coz you
>> have to upload the new config file from the manager then boot to
>> switch to it.
>>
>> But the Sonicwall doesnt' have some of the more snazzy features of the
>> Watchguard. If you *need * those, stay with the pretty red box. WG has
>> an SMTP proxy, for example, Sonic does not; it can pass SMTP or
>> blockSMTP but thej traffic is always talking to your actual SMTP
>> server, whereas with the firebox you can have the firebox itself have
>> the SMTP conversations with the outside world then pass the received
>> mails on.
>>
>> The sonic's cheaper, it's a good solid box with excellent support, if
>> t can do what you need, go for it.
>>
>>
>>
>> mikec@lpinsurance.com (Mike Cain) wrote:
>>
>> >I've ben weighing the pros and cons of these two boxes as much as I
>> >can. I have installed a Watchguard box before, and no known problems.
>> >I dont know the SonicWall product, but it is less expensive, and seems
>> >to have all the features of the WG....
>> >
>> >Any suggestions? Stories?
>> >
>> >Thanks!!!
>> >
>> >Mike Cain
>>
>> ---
>> Wizards Ltd www.wizards.co.uk
>> UK supplier of Sonicwall, Watchguard, Zywall.
> 

---
Wizards Ltd www.wizards.co.uk
UK supplier of Sonicwall, Watchguard, Zywall.

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