SonicWall TZ480
SonicWall
SonicWall

SonicWall TZ480

4.5

Best secure networking solution for growing small business infrastructures.

This is the ideal workhorse for distributed teams needing enterprise-grade security without the complexity of a massive IT overhaul. While it sacrifices the granular, manual configuration preferred by hardcore network engineers, it gains massive points for its zero-touch deployment and streamlined management, making it perfect for securing remote branch offices.

Who it's for

  • Small business owners needing fast, reliable connectivity for growing teams
  • Security-conscious IT managers protecting sensitive data from modern cyber attacks
  • Network administrators building scalable environments with high-speed hardware requirements

Who should skip it

  • Budget-constrained organizations looking for a low-cost, one-time security investment
  • Non-technical office managers who prefer simple, plug-and-play networking solutions
  • Busy IT professionals who require immediate, high-touch technical assistance

Performance breakdown

Threat Protection Speed

Deep packet inspection handles heavy traffic without bottlenecking your network flow.

Excellent

Deployment Simplicity

Zero-touch provisioning makes setting up remote branch offices remarkably straightforward.

Excellent

Concurrent Connection Capacity

Handles over a million sessions, easily supporting busy, device-heavy office environments.

Excellent

SD-WAN Versatility

Robust routing capabilities ensure reliable connectivity across distributed enterprise locations.

Excellent

Management Integration

Centralized cloud controls streamline administration for IT teams managing multiple sites.

Excellent

Hardware Connectivity

Eight gigabit ports provide flexible, reliable physical networking for small offices.

Good

Key Specs

Firewall Throughput

4 Gbps

VPN Throughput

2000 Mbps

IPS Throughput

2200 Mbps

Number of Ethernet Ports

8

Ethernet Port Speed

1 Gigabit, 2.5 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit

Form Factor

Desktop

Security Features Included

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus, Anti-malware, Web Filtering, Application Control, Sandboxing

VPN Protocol Support

IPsec, SSL VPN

SD-WAN Support

Yes

Concurrent Sessions

1,200,000

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