We are clients for the solution. SonicWall is used for creating VPN connections, particularly for side-to-side VPN configurations. Additionally, we employ SonicWall to block addresses and function as a firewall.
SonicWall NSv (Firewall/Security/VPN/Router) - PAYG
SonicWall | 7.1.3-R6965Linux/Unix, Gentoo SonicOS7.0.1 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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A user-friendly and robust firewall solution
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the standout features of SonicWall is its simplicity in creating and managing rules. The ease of generating reports, and overall, it is a reliable solution that works.
What needs improvement?
An area that could be improved is the export and import settings functionality. When changing or adding equipment, one has to recreate all the rules, as the import and export system could be more efficient. The pricing of the solution for Brazil could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for over eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment was done over a weekend.
What about the implementation team?
Regarding the installation process, we collaborated with a trusted partner, a reputable company in our region. They proved to be an excellent partner for implementing the solution. Our experience involved specifying our requirements. They efficiently handled the more complex aspects of the installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is good for the technology it offers. However, it’s relatively high for Brazil. This pricing structure may be more competitive in other regions since it’s in US dollars.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend thorough planning before deploying the solution. This involves creating a detailed implementation plan, identifying and documenting all necessary rules, and understanding the ports that must be open. Due to the specificity of rules in SonicWall, meticulous planning is crucial. It is advisable to maintain a notebook to avoid creating confusion or errors during the deployment process. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
The solution’s initial setup is complicated, though you can use it to manage the logs easily
What is our primary use case?
SonicWall NSV is used for SSL VPN. The solution is used to centrally manage and maintain the logs.
What is most valuable?
SonicWall NSV is easy to use, and you can use it to manage the logs easily.
What needs improvement?
SonicWall NSV's initial setup is complicated and requires good knowledge.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using SonicWall NSV for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution’s stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
SonicWall NSV is a scalable solution. Around 500 users are extensively using the solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support is good.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through an integrator. It takes two to three hours to deploy SonicWall NSV. Just one person is enough to deploy and maintain the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution’s pricing is less compared to other products.
What other advice do I have?
SonicWall NSV has a user-friendly configuration. SonicWall NSV is more suited for the SMB (small and medium-sized business) segment.
Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a five out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Easy to Install and use
I really loved the product. It's featured full, light weighted, easy to Configure and use.
24x7 customer support and regular updates are available which are easy to install.
Way better than others. :)
I really loved the product. It's featured full, light weighted, easy to Configure and use.
24x7 customer support and regular updates are available which are easy to install.
Best VPN
Well versed Security product
Sonicwall Firewall - User friendly NGFW firewall
An easy to configure solution with no additional charges
What is our primary use case?
We installed an on-premises firewall and connected it to the circuit. From the circuit, we give the LAN IP so that all users will be connected with the LAN IP, and everybody will be restricted.
What is most valuable?
We've given connectivity for work-from-home users. Basic engineers can also easily configure the solution. The solution has no additional charges and no restrictions on the number of users.
What needs improvement?
SonicWall NSV's SSL VPN could increase its number of users to 100-plus users. I have still not checked if SonicWall NSV will support SSL VPN for 100-plus users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I’ve been using SonicWall NSV for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
SonicWall NSV's stability is good, and we haven't faced any issues. The 100-plus users working on the site are secured.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s customer support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
SonicWall NSV's initial setup and deployment are pretty straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's deployment took one hour.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's price is around INR 50,000-60,000. SonicWall NSV is not very costly.
I rate SonicWall NSV a five out of ten for pricing.
What other advice do I have?
SonicWall NSV is a good solution on-premise, with no additional charges. We have load balancing in the SonicWall NSV.
Different solutions are coming into the market. It will be good if operations happen offline since there won't be any downtime, and it will help the business run continuously. When people start working from home, and the number of users increases, we can go with the cloud firewall, which gives double security.
Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a ten out of ten.