WatchGuard Firebox SOHO 6 tc Wireless reviewed : Introduction

12:43 - Sunday 9 November 2003 by THG Reporting Team
Source: Tom's Hardware – Keywords: watchguard, firebox, soho, 6, tc, wireless, reviewed, soho6tcw

Introduction

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Watchguard Firebox SOHO 6tc Wireless

Watchguard Firebox SOHO 6tc Wireless
Summary Wireless firewall appliance with built-in IPsec VPN endpoint and bundled VPN client for IPsec-secured wireless connections.
Pros • Simultaneous support of IPsec VPN and normal wireless traffic
• Can control bridging between wireless and wired networks
• Good wireless range
Cons • Under 4Mbps maximum wireless throughput
• Support contract ($) required for firmware updates and support after 90 days
• Wireless VPN setup not as easy as it should be

WatchGuard rolled out its Firebox SOHO 6tc Wireless (6tcw) appliance a few months after competitor Sonicwall introduced its SOHO TZW [reviewed here]. Although both can secure your 802.11b WLAN using IPsec connections between client and appliance, I found my time with the 6tcw to be a much different than with its Sonicwall competition...


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