User Guide

Introduction Page 9
1 Introduction
Your SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance
The SonicWALL Internet security appliance provides a complete security solution that
protects your network from attacks, intrusions, and malicious tampering. In addition, the
SonicWALL filters objectionable Web content and logs security threats. SonicWALL VPN
provides secure, encrypted communications to business partners and branch offices.
SonicWALL VPN is included with the SonicWALL TELE3, the SonicWALL PRO 200, the
SonicWALL PRO 300, and the GX series of appliances. It is also available as an upgrade.
The SonicWALL Internet security appliance uses stateful packet inspection to ensure secure
firewall filtering. Stateful packet inspection is widely considered to be the most effective
method of filtering IP traffic. MD5 authentication is used to encrypt communications
between your Management Station and the SonicWALL Web Management Interface. MD5
Authentication prevents unauthorized users from detecting and stealing the SonicWALL
password as it is sent over your network.
The SonicWALL family of Internet security appliances include eight SonicWALL models
customized to the requirements of different networks.
SonicWALL Feature Chart
SonicWALL
Model
Nodes VPN DMZ Port
High
Availability
Anti-
Virus
TELE3 5 Included
SOHO3/10 10 Optional
SOHO3/50 50 Optional
PRO 100 Unlimited Optional Included
PRO 200 Unlimited Included Included Optional Optional
PRO 300 Unlimited Included Included Included Optional
GX 2500 Unlimited Included Included Included Optional
GX 6500 Unlimited Included Included Included Optional
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