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(More customer reviews)While ZyXEL may not be that well known in the consumer network gear market, they make some good enterprise level gear. The USG line from ZyXEL is middle ground between simple consumer products and highly configurable enterprise products.
I have used the ZyXEL ZyWALL 2 PLUS Internet Security Firewall, 4 Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch, w/ 5 IPSec VPN Tunnelsand the (discontinued) 1P for several years without issue; primarily for maintaining an IPSEC VPN tunnel. While the 2 Plus and 1P were more consumer grade, the USG20 is a step beyond. It has a plethora of configuration options available, and wringing out optimal performance from the device is not for the faint of heart. Having a background in network configuration will make the job easier, otherwise, plan to spend some time with the instruction manual.
ZyXEL's online resources, customer support and forum support are very good; they strive to make sure your problems get solved. They offer timely firmware updates to correct problems.
The ZyWALL USG20 not only has basic packet inspection firewall and traffic anomaly detection functionality, but has a significant number of features at this price point:
* Flexible Security Zones
* IPSEC and SSL VPN
* VLANs
* Bandwidth Management
* Content filtering/ Anti-SPAM
* Reporting
The UI is somewhat straightforward, however, the concept of Objects may confuse some. Objects are used to define re-used elements throughout the configuration. For example, an IP address range may be defined and named IP_RANGE_1. This name is then used throughout the configuration screens when setting up features that use that same address range.
There isn't much you can't do with this, that you could with a device costing several times as much.
Pros:
* Price vs Features ratio
* Highly configurable
* USB 3G support
* Configuration wizards for some set-up
* SSL VPN support
* 4 Gig ports
* Runs cool
Cons:
* No PPTP/L2TP VPN
* Object oriented configuration can be confusing
* SSL VPN limited to few applications and hard to get working.
* So configurable that it takes a while to fully set-up.
* Manual recommends unit SHOULD NOT be wall mounted. (Why?)
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The ZyWALL USG 20 is a Unified Security Gateway, integrated with complete, enterprise-level and advanced security solutions designed for Small/Medium Business (SMB) recommended for up to 5 PC users. Its flexible configuration helps network administrators set up the network and enforce security policies more efficiently. With certified by ICSA SPI Firewall and IPSec VPN, the ZyWALL USG 20\'s security features also include IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, Firewall and Content Filter. It also provides bandwidth management, for QoS of VoIP or mission critical applications. Moreover, IPSec VPN and SSL VPN design for telecommuters and home workers can access data more easily and safely at home. Remote access with SSL VPN requires only a standard web browser. ZyWALL USG 20\'s excellent throughput is the key to implement features of an enterprise level to provide a full-time, non-stop and secure service.
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