If you're already using SonicWalls elsewhere, and are comfortable with them, then there are probably a valid option for you.
I'm a fan of Fortigate for these types of situations, as I was a fan of Netscreen (before Juniper complicated them... ) -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 5:55 PM, mqcarp <mqcarpen...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have never heard of the 5505. I think they always have pushed the > monstrosity on us. What are the size limitations/expectations for that > unit? I will go google it. > > We have several Sonicwalls in two other sites and have never had > issues with them. They are not completely feature rich but offer IDS > capability for a cheap price. Just never considered it for the main > office to date. > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 3:59 PM, N Parr <npar...@mortonind.com> wrote: > > Ditto, using a couple here. SSL VPN, RDP, Hardware VPN to remote site. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Thomas Mullins [mailto:tsmull...@wise.k12.va.us] > > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 3:32 PM > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: RE: PIX replacement > > > > I would vote for the ASA, > > > > For small offices, the ASA 5505 runs about $370. The "maintenance > > agreement" is only $70 a year, and allows you tech support for setup > > issues and next day replacement. > > > > The 5505 has some very nice features, especially for VOIP. > > > > The higher end ASA appliances get pricey. But the 5505 has similar > > features as the higher end models. > > > > Shane > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mqcarp [mailto:mqcarpen...@gmail.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 3:35 PM > > To: NT System Admin Issues > > Subject: PIX replacement > > > > PIX is at end of life and Cisco is pushing ASA. This product is overkill > > for smaller companies. Has anyone else replaced or implemented Sonicwall > > instead? One of our vendors is touting it and we are considering it. > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ > > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ > > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
