http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22628819 en Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:12:03 EDT Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:12:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22769818 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22769818 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:32:09 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22769235
The manual is well written and easy to understand. Enhanced OS programming is very easy to do through their web interface. Logging works very well and can be seen on the Web interface or you can have the logs dropped to you via email automatically.

Most important for me is that the SSL based VPN works perfectly. I have used it with two XP computers, Mac OS X machine and a Vista VMWare session and it works in every case. Only thing I had to do is for the VMware, which for some reason could not do Netbios resolution I had to put some HOSTS entries in for the servers we were using.

The only problems I've had with the unit revolve around the Wireless-N capability. I'm hoping future FW updates fix these, but in the mean time I've thrown a Wireless G bridge onto my network and turned off the wireless on the SonicWall.

I would give the product 4 out of 5 stars based on my experiences to date.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22769235 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:53:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22757584
»Sonicwall TZ 100 Wireless N Photos and Unboxing Video]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22757584 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:48:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739490
I ordered this device;

»www.firewalls.com/sonicw ··· ear.html

Which they were kind enough to PM against this;

»www.sonicguard.com/TZ100 ··· less.asp

So we paid $371.95 for the wireless TZ 100 with a full year on all services as well as content filtering, reporting engine, etc. This gives us the added benefit of a much needed upgrade from the weak sauce WRT54GL wireless access point currently deployed and eliminates two devices from our management pool in one go (we also will retire the Linksys RV042 that I want to hit with a hammer as I hate it so much). If things work out I will add another 3 yrs of support for $266 which is pretty reasonable as it includes all services and 24/7 tech support.

I have a lot of experience with routers and switches (I do VoIP/SIP stuff for a living) but very little security/UTM type experience so this will be an interesting test. I have heard good things about the Ehanced OS for Sonic so we will see how it goes with this new TZ series UTM.

I will let you all know how it goes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739490 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:17:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739132 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739132 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:18:44 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739062 said by jmpage2:

The prices are not bad at all. Buying a TZ 100 bundled with 1 year of full support, enhanced OS, updates, 24X7 tech support is under $320.

3 years of full support is only another $270.

That's actually very reasonable, especially as their full applications suite now throws in 24X7 support, content filtering, warranty extension all in addition to the standard AV, anti-spam, etc.

I like the fact that they bundle in an SSL and standard client license for VPN too so that both can be tried out.

I have gone ahead and ordered a TZ100 wireless from firewalls.com and they matched sonicguard prices. I will give this a shot in my wife's business and we'll see how it goes. I wish the box had dual gig-e interfaces so that I could put servers and workstations in different zones but I will live without that as I'm much more concerned with external threats anyway.

The SSL license, DHCP over VPN, etc, at these prices, not to mention running 1.5X faster than USG 100 clinches it for me.
Please let us know how it works for you. I'm very interested.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22739062 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:05:45 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737624 said by claykin:

Can you share some of the issues your customers have with Zyxel USG series units? Is it mostly related to SSL VPN support on Windows Vista/7?Yes, Vista/7 along with Mac OS X.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737624 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:46:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737205
3 years of full support is only another $270.

That's actually very reasonable, especially as their full applications suite now throws in 24X7 support, content filtering, warranty extension all in addition to the standard AV, anti-spam, etc.

I like the fact that they bundle in an SSL and standard client license for VPN too so that both can be tried out.

I have gone ahead and ordered a TZ100 wireless from firewalls.com and they matched sonicguard prices. I will give this a shot in my wife's business and we'll see how it goes. I wish the box had dual gig-e interfaces so that I could put servers and workstations in different zones but I will live without that as I'm much more concerned with external threats anyway.

The SSL license, DHCP over VPN, etc, at these prices, not to mention running 1.5X faster than USG 100 clinches it for me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737205 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:25:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737173 said by bbarrera:

Sure but I've got customers using ZyXEL, saving money and not getting what they really want. Its great to save money but if another vendor delivers the right features and the price is reasonable then its money well spent. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Enhanced OS is bundled with TZ100, TZ200 and TZ210.
Can you share some of the issues your customers have with Zyxel USG series units? Is it mostly related to SSL VPN support on Windows Vista/7?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737173 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:18:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737151 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737151 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:14:29 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737090 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22737090 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:05:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22736939 said by jmpage2:

I've been reading more and more about the new Sonicwall TZ series (100/200/210) and I'm really liking what I am reading.

Only big downside I'm seeing at the moment is no free access to firmware support, although if you have current licenses for support contracts or UTM services it looks like they throw that in for free.
Correct. And have you seen the fees that Sonicwall charges to keep support going? Can you say THIEVES?

And you have to get the Enhanced OS if you want dual WAN load balance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22736939 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:43:26 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726597
Aside from the sting of not having gig-e interfaces, these UTM routers look quite competent and surprisingly affordable. TZ 100 Wireless-N costs under $500 with a one year license to all UTM services, has zone support, includes one SSL VPN license, supports up to 5 VPN tunnel connections with other gateways, etc.

Starting to look pretty damn good to me. The user documentation and support forum kick the crap out of what I've seen so far of ZyXel too.

Only big downside I'm seeing at the moment is no free access to firmware support, although if you have current licenses for support contracts or UTM services it looks like they throw that in for free.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726597 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:28:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726064
The TZ 200 does not have application firewall capability but I'm not sure if that's such a big deal.

It has 35mbps UTM throughput and actually looks like a pretty interesting product but Small Net Builder dinged Sonicwall TZ 190 for having weak hardware reliability.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726064 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:01:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726026
The SPI firewall is standard on all the low-end Sonicwalls. On paper the SSL VPN supports all Windows, Mac and Linux versions of interest. Their IPSec VPN has long supported DHCP over IPSec, which is sorely missed in ZyWALL.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22726026 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:54:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22725846
It requires extra $$$$ though for features that are standard on the ZyXel box, such as an SPI firewall, which carries an annual subscription charge of around $150.

The box itself costs $850 or almost double what USG 100 costs.

I do believe that Sonicwall has far better phone support, etc, than ZyXel, but the boxes cost a LOT more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22725846 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:09:32 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22719922 said by jmpage2:

The reality is that there is no other $500 SSL UTM, at least not one that has any kind of real market support.

Despite the numerous shortcomings the USG family is still the most competitive UTM in class if you require SSL VPN.
Curious if anyone has looked at new Sonicwall lineup and pricing:
»www.sonicwall.com/us/pro ··· 281.html

I still have an old SOHO3 at my brother-in-laws, and do understand that Sonicwall charges for access to firmware updates and of course they have various subscriptions if you want added features. Wondering how these stack up against ZyWALL USG series.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22719922 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:14:51 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22671597 said by jmpage2:

The Draytek routers with SSL VPN that I found cost over $800, so the USG 100 at $480 is a heck of a lot cheaper. The VigorPro 5300n provides a remarkable value proposition in view of the fact that it also includes outstanding wireless 'N' [utilizing highend Ralink 'N' tech].

»www.guideband.com/produc ··· s_id=131
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openSUSE 11.1, KDE 4.2]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22641872 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22640863 --
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22640863 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:54:17 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22640776 said by jmpage2:

The reality is that there is no other $500 SSL UTM, at least not one that has any kind of real market support.

Despite the numerous shortcomings the USG family is still the most competitive UTM in class if you require SSL VPN.
Draytek VigorPro 5300 SSL VPN UTM Router, bundled with 30 SSL VPN Tunnels, also a good choice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22640776 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:35:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22639397
Despite the numerous shortcomings the USG family is still the most competitive UTM in class if you require SSL VPN.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22639397 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:16:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22638087 The ZLD would have brought ZyXEL to better tergets, instead, except some new interesting features a part, we report some lacks in many functions. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22638087 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:31:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22637376 I just wish ZyXel would more listen to community and pick up the pace on critical issues. ...competition is not asleep.
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I like Macs, so don't knock the Safari/OS X support! ;)
I'm running Safari 4, and SSL VPN only supports Safari 2 according to the table. :( I'm guessing Safari 2 is Tiger only, and not Leopard (Safari 3/4) or the upcoming Snow Leopard (Safari 4).

I've been requesting Mac OS X support from ZyXEL for many years, and thankfully the 2.12 release supports L2TP/IPSec with Mac OS X (including the iPhone L2TP/IPSec client)!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22636673 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:56:13 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22636620
I like Macs, so don't knock the Safari/OS X support! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22636620 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:46:20 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-ZyWALL-USG-100-v212AQQ0C0-firmware-is-out-22634876
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"Perl is executable line noise, Python is executable pseudo-code."
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»ftp://ftp.zyxel.com/ZYWALL_USG ··· e/ZYWALL USG 100_2.12(AQQ.0)C0.zip

USG 100/200 User's Guide v2.12
»ftp://ftp.zyxel.com/ZYWALL_USG ··· 2.12.pdf

»ftp://ftp.zyxel.com/ZYWALL_USG ··· e/ZYWALL USG 100_2.12.pdf

USG 100/200 CLI Reference Guide v2.11 Edition 2
»ftp://ftp.zyxel.com/ZYWALL_USG ··· 00_3.pdf

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