Sonicwall TZ 170 is a total security appliance for SOHO, remote and branch offices, which includes an integrated 5-port auto-sensing MDIX switch. The ports can be configured for telecommuter Work-ports, and the dual-port WAN can be configured for redundant WAN links, or load-balance ISP Failover and Load Balancing or a second LAN for added network flexibility.
But please be advised that the Sonicwall TZ 170 series has been replaced by the TZ 200 series which has all the features TZ 170 has and more. So if you would like to build a security protection with Sonicwall – consider the replacement version of TZ 170 series. What this TZ 170 does?
Multi-threat Protection
Sonicwall TZ 170 features a Multi-threat Protection which integrates the function of gateway anti-virus (which will stop the virus to spread into your private network), anti-spyware and intrusion prevention. TZ 170 is a complete endpoint security prevention.
Powerful Performance
- TZ 170 is powered by the Sonicwall Security Processor for the best possible performance
- The firewall function is 90 Mbps Stateful Packet Inspection for thorough inbound data screening. See also NAT and SPI concept.
- Up to 30+ Mbps 3DES and AES VPN throughput. See also VPN connection concept
Integration
Sonicwall TZ 170 series is embedded by powerful security protection including the following features plus additional threat protection with the Real-time Blacklist Spam Filtering.
- TZ 170 includes an optional Port that can be configured as a WorkPort
- Powered by Deep Packet Inspection Firewall for secured IPSec VPN remote connection to the private network.
- For the TZ 170 SP and TZ 170 SP Wireless – they include Analog Modem
- The wireless version of TZ 170 and TZ 170 SP are embedded by the 802.11b/g Wireless LAN technology with threat protection both for all wired and wireless
Ease-of-Use
Sonicwall TZ 170 series is easy in setting up and installation including the following:
- Graphical interface with Next-Generation Streamlined GUI
- Powerful Wizards for setting-up the Firewall Policies, and VPN connection and configuration
Complete Business Continuity
Sonicwall TZ 170 series is powerful for business continuity and availability for your WAN connection including:
- Dual WAN port for ISP Failover and or Load Balancing
- Broadband-to-Broadband-to-Analog WAN Failover and Failback (TZ 170 SP, TZ 170 SP Wireless)
Ultimate Flexibility
Besides the above security features, Sonicwall TZ 170 series still has the following additional features:
- Optional Port that can be configured as an additional LAN, WAN, WLAN or DMZ
- Object-based Management
- Policy-based NAT
Sonicwall TZ 170 series is a powerful security endpoint appliance for your small business, but if you would like to deploy this from the scratch, consider the replacement version – TZ210 series.
See also:
- Knowing Windows internet security – some common threats you need to know
- Best practice in secured firewalls
- Business firewalls Cisco’s RV082 Dual WAN VPN Router
- Understanding firewall ports
- Introducing WS2000 wireless switches
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