SonicWall TZ280w Wireless Firewall

The SonicWall TZ280w is the newest wireless firewall for small businesses that need enterprise-level security without the complexity. The TZ280w-AX firewall delivers the advanced Generation 8 model design with up to 430 Mbps of TLS/SSL throughput, stronger threat prevention, and enhanced support for remote and hybrid workforces. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or securing a new location, the TZ280w firewalls offer this affordable next-gen firewall for your network protection.

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  1. SonicWall TZ280 Wireless-AX Appliance Only - 03-SSC-1825
    • Recommended for Small Business
    • ISP Connection Speeds up to 430 Mbps*
    • Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
    • Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
    • Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
    • 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
    • Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
    • Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
    • Advanced Reporting & DNS Filtering for productivity
    • Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
    • Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure

    Available to order now and will begin shipping in Mid-December.

    Warehouse:

    $588.00
    20% OFF! $735.00
    All orders placed after 3pm EST will ship on the next business day
  2. SonicWall TZ280 Wireless-AX Secure Upgrade Appliance Only No Attached Subscription - 03-SSC-7994
    • Recommended for Small Business
    • ISP Connection Speeds up to 430 Mbps*
    • Content Filtering to control access to Internet content
    • Gateway Antivirus to protect you from viruses & ransomware
    • Intrusion Prevention Services to detect network attacks
    • 24x7 Technical Services for support, firmware, and warranty
    • Zero Day Protection from unknown threats
    • Cloud Management for reporting & remote management
    • Advanced Reporting & DNS Filtering for productivity
    • Optional Configuration Support to get you secure
    • Optional Hassle-Free Management to keep you secure

    Available to order now and will begin shipping in Mid-December.

    Warehouse:

    $640.00
    All orders placed after 3pm EST will ship on the next business day
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SonicWall TZ280w Product Overview

The SonicWall TZ280w is the entry level firewall for the TZ series. In a compact size, and recommended user count for teleworker, home office and small business, This device is capable of running all the same security features that the rest of the SonicWall Gen 8 TZ firewalls operate.

Powered by the new operating system OS8, the SonicWall TZ280w is a leader in providing edge to edge security and securing the network. What most IT administrators appreciate about the SonicWall TZ280w is the simple to use management interface and the low total cost of ownership. If you’re a small business or deploying branch locations, consider deploying the advanced Gen 8 NGFW SonicWall TZ280w.

SonicWall TZ280w Review

The SonicWall TZ280w was released in Q1 of 2026 to great success. It replaced the TZ270w and improved on its technical specs in almost every way. The SonicWall TZ280w has a max throughput of 2.5 Gbps, 1.2 Gbps IPSEC VPN throughput, 1,000,000 max connections (SPI), 1,000 single sign on users, and much more.

Check out our video or written review of the SonicWall TZ280w.

SonicWall TZ280w Technical Specs

  • Max Firewall Throughput: 2.5 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.0 Gbps
  • Application Inspection Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
  • Network Interface Ports: 8x1GbE, 2x1G SFP, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C)
  • SPI Maximum Connections SPI: 1,000,000
  • DPI Max Connections DPI: 200,000
  • SPI SSL Maximum Connections: 35,000
  • Logical VLAN & Tunnel Interfaces: 64
  • Site-To-Site VPN Tunnels: 200

SonicWall NGFW Security Features

  • Gateway AV, IPS, &App Control: Featured in the SonicWall TZ280w is IPS blocking capabilities that defends against worms and remote code executions. This prevention bolsters secure environments by segmenting networks into individual security zones to stop threats from propagating across zone boundaries.
  • Content Filtering: Enabling content filtering on a SonicWall TZ280w will deny access to illegal, unproductive, and/or inappropriate sites by filtering content based on users, devices, groups, or time of day.
  • 24x7 Support: Ensure you’re always armed with the latest firmware updates and support for your SonicWall TZ280w. Plus, get unfettered access to an intuitive web portal for round-the-clock support from the SonicWall team.
  • Capture ATP Sandbox: SonicWall Capture ATP is a multi-engine, cloud-based sandbox solution that prevents unknown attacks and advanced threats like ransomware and encrypted malware. Capture ATP even offers automated remediation and damage rollback in case of a breach.
  • RTDMI Technology: Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) for the SonicWall TZ280w detects malware and zero-day threats by inspecting directly in memory, offering analysis of every bit of network traffic in real time without adding latency.
  • DNS Security: The SonicWall TZ280w provides authentication for the origin of Domain Name Service (DNS) data to safeguard against dangerous web content. Basic DNS protection adds a substantial layer of defense between your employees and the public Internet.
  • Cloud Management: SonicWall TZ280w cloud management allows admins to manage firewalls through the cloud via Network Security Manager or Capture Security Center. Network Security Manager Essentials features seven days of cloud-based reporting to easily analyze and understand how your network is performing.

SonicWall TZ Gen 8 Comparison


System Specs TZ280 TZ380 TZ480 TZ580 TZ680
Operating System SonicOS 8.0 SonicOS 8.0 SonicOS 8.0 SonicOS 8.0 SonicOS 8.0
Interfaces 8 x 1GbE Cu, 1 x 1GbE SFP, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C) 8 x 1GbE Cu, 2 x 5G/2.5G/1G SFP+, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C) 8 x 1GbE Cu, 2 x 5G/2.5G/1G SFP+, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C) 8 x 1GbE Cu, 2 x 5G/2.5G/1G SFP+, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C) 8 x 1GbE Cu, 2 x 10G/5G/2.5G SFP+, 1 console (Micro-USB), 1 USB (type-C)
PoE Support N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A
SSO Users 1,000 1,000 2,500 2,500 2,500
Logical VLAN Interfaces & Tunnels 64 128 128 256 256
Max APs 16 16 32 32 32
Firewall Thruput 2.5 Gbps 3.5 Gbps 4.0 Gbps 4.5 Gbps 5.0 Gbps
Threat Prevention Thruput 1.0 Gbps 1.5 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.2 Gbps 2.5 Gbps
App Inspection Thruput 1.5 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.2 Gbps 2.5 Gbps 3.0 Gbps
IPS Thruput 1.5 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.2 Gbps 2.5 Gbps 3.0 Gbps
Anti-Malware Thruput 1.0 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.2 Gbps 2.5 Gbps
TLS / SSL Thruput 430 Mbps 600 Mbps 650 Mbps 750 Mbps 800 Mbps
IPSEC VPN Thruput 1.2 Gbps 1.6 Gbps 2.0 Gbps 2.2 Gbps 2.5 Gbps
Max Connections (SPI) 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000
Max Connections (DPI) 200,000 250,000 350,000 500,000 600,000
Max Connections (TLS) 35,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 75,000
New Connections per Sec 12,000 15,000 18,000 20,000 26,000
Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels 200 200 200 250 250
Max IPSec VPN Clients 5 (200) 5 (200) 5 (200) 10 (500) 10 (500)
Max SSL VPN Licenses 1 (50) 2 (100) 2 (150) 2 (200) 2 (250)
Form Factor Desktop Desktop Desktop Desktop Desktop
Power Supply Optional Dual Redundant 12V/1.03A Optional Dual Redundant 12V/1.14A Optional Dual Redundant 12V/1.13A Optional Dual Redundant 12V/1.34A Optional Dual Redundant 12V/1.34A

Optional Remote Installation and Support For The SonicWall TZ280w

Firewalls.com offers remote installation services. These include configuring the SonicWall TZ280w before it ships to the customer or doing remote installation if the device is already connected to the customers network.

Ongoing support is always available to clients who lack the necessary skill-set to manage technology of this complexity or who don’t have the time.

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