✔ Pros:Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
✘ Cons:Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
Est. Price:
$4,500 - $6,500
Compare Against
Cisco Cisco Secure Firewall 3105
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 3 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1.8 Gbps
Max Sessions: 500,000
New Sessions/sec: 50,000
Interfaces: 8x Gigabit Ethernet (dual hot-swappable power supplies)
Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-performance threat defense appliance suitable for mid-market deployments; Integrated advanced threat capabilities (URL filtering, malware protection, DLP, AMP); Compact form factor with support for multiple security modules and flexible licensing options
✘ Cons:High operational costs with mandatory subscription-based threat prevention licensing; Steep configuration and management learning curve; Limited horizontal scalability compared to larger Secure Firewall models like 4100/4200; Requires continuous threat intelligence updates which increase total cost of ownership