If you use Multiple WG appliances the system manager is really pretty nice too, and if you can have a dedicated workstation to configure it from you got a great platform for a log server as well.Ĭons: If you have never used WG before, the initial configuration of the unit can be really tricky as they don't use a web interface and you have to use that crossover cable & serial cable, so it adds some challanges initially. You don't really have to worry about throughput of the unit, it has enough for most companies and plenty of IPSEC VPN support.
Pros: Watchguard makes a very flexiable firewall, and is really pretty quick as well. This is highly recommended for small businesses. Overall Review: I am a novice when it comes to networking through tunnels and encryption methods, but with the ample documentation online, there is so much you can do with this product that would cost you 3 to 4 times more with a more popular brand. You pay for a high-end piece of hardware, you would expect it to be 5-year, 10-year, or even lifetime warranty, but I suppose they can't milk small- to medium- size businesses if they were to stand behind their product. For $2,000 to $3,000, you would think that the RMA would be more exhaustive. LiveSecurity comes free for that one year, as well, but every other bell and whistle is only thirty days - it costs to keep them up. Failover/Round-Robin features with simple intuitive ways to program your Trusted/External networks.īOVPN's setup is a breeze, especially if your clients are using native Watchguard products.Ĭons: So much initial maintenance, but that's expected with a high-end router. Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet Client (PPPoE)Īdditional Information Date First Available Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Server and Pass throughĭynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Learn more about the WatchGuard WG50750 Model BrandĪpplication Proxies HTTP, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP