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WATCHGUARD X EDGE
. . . . WatchGuard FIREBOX Livesecurity
The Firebox X Edge (X5, X15, X50) 
is a firewall and VPN endpoint solution providing powerful protection for small businesses, remote offices, and telecommuters. The three models, the X Edge 5, the X Edge 15, and the X Edge 50 are each available in a wired and wireless version, that are secure, reliable, and easy to use. With its unique model upgrade capability, a Firebox X Edge will adapt to handle all your security needs, now and in the future.
All Firebox X Edge and X Edge Wireless models work with the Firebox X Core and Firebox X Peak lines of integrated firewall/VPN appliances to provide complete security for your geographically distributed organization. It keeps you in control of your security and VPNs at all of your locations.
" WatchGuard X Edge and SOHO installation and support is a key to our VPN installations "This is fully featured firewall for the small office, with optional multi wan (ISP) failover upgrade (standard on the X50 and X50w wireless), optional WebBlocker (URL filtering) and built in Wireless Access Point (802.11b/g). Full firewall logging features are built in.
. . . . . . . . Firebox X Edge upgrades
- Dynamic stateful packet firewall and VPN capabilities
- Easy setup and configuration with application-specific security policies
- Spoof detection, site blocking, and port blocking
- Work/home network separation for telecommuters
- Dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Web content filtering (optional)
- Managed desktop antivirus protection
- 10 network ports to connect a variety of devices on your network
- 90-day renewable LiveSecurity® Service subscription
Appliance | Model Upgradeable to |
X50 (X50w) | |
X15, X50 (X15w, X50w) |
. . . Firebox X Edge features reviewed and compared
| Firebox® Model | Firebox® Edge X5 | Firebox® Edge X15 | Firebox® Edge X50 |
| Hardware | |||
| Model Upgradeable | Upgradeable to Firebox® X15 or X50. | Upgradeable to Firebox® X50. | N/A |
| Interfaces | 10 (10/100Tx) 1 (DB-9 Serial) | 10 (10/100Tx) 1 (DB-9 Serial) | 10 (10/100Tx) 1 (DB-9 Serial) |
| Security | |||
| Deep Application Inspection | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Intrusion Prevention | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| NAT | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| User Authentication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VPN Authentication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | |||
| Firewall Throughput | 80 Mbps | 95 Mbps | 110 Mbps |
| VPN Throughput | 35 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 35 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 6,000 | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| VPN Tunnels | |||
| Total VPN Tunnels (Max.) | 13 | 40 | 75 |
| Branch Office VPN Tunnels (Max.) | 2 | 15 | 25 |
| Mobile User VPN Tunnels (Max.) | 11 | 25 | 55 |
| Mobile User VPN Client Licenses (Bundled) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
. . . . WatchGuard Firebox SOHO 6
The WatchGuard SOHO 6 and SOHO 6 Wireless is a simple to install, web based firewall for small office and home office environments.
With many of the features of the X Edge, the SOHO 6 is designed as a dependable firewall with an intuitive interface.
While the SOHO 6 is not branch office VPN enabled, it is still possible to make Mobile User VPN (MUVPN) connections to the firewall - making it an ideal choice for a small standalone office.
Appliance
WatchGuard Firebox SOHO6, SOHO 6 Wireless
Our WatchGuard knowledge is extensive: we have worked with WatchGuard products from the earliest Firebox 10 to the latest generation of products. Our WatchGuard VPN solutions span the world and integrate with various third party VPN appliances.
If you have issues with your current firewall or VPN installation, please contact us or click here for more information.
