I'd strongly discourage you from SonicWall. Specifically, I have had +10 of their TZ170 and older SOHO2 & SOHO3 models die on me since this summer. There are definitely quality issues there. I think their higher end units are decent, though.
The Firebox from WatchGuard are supposedly pretty decent.
Sean A. Walberg said:
A PIX 501 is between $774 and $1249 depending on users (low end is 10, upper is unlimited, 50 is $1099). That's list, you should be able to easily get 30% off from a reseller.
I haven't worked with the PIX in a while, but I believe all the models support the same features, it's just a matter of capacity and interfaces. There's only one software image for all the devices.
The nice thing about dealing with Cisco is that their support is amazing. I have yet to run into an organization with better support.
Sean
On Tue, 8 Feb 2005, Brock Wolfe wrote:
I have been looking at a router/firewall upgrade to an "internet security appliance" (ISA) for a small business to expand capavility for remote VPN access, VoIP, NAT/PAT, multi host DMZ, support for desktop videoconferencing configurations, etc. Net search points to Sonicwall, ZyXEL/Zywall and on high end Cisco.. . So far Zywall 70 seems closest fit to functions/features allowing some room for user growth. Any comments/suggestions on experiences with ISAs? Thanks iun advance for any comments.
Brock
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