Sophos SG 105 Firewalls FAQs
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Can the Sophos SG 105 handle Gigabit Internet speeds?
While the SG 105 boasts a Firewall Throughput of up to 2.5 Gbps when no security services are active, a more realistic Threat Prevention Throughput puts the SG 105 at 90 Mbps. Consider a more powerful firewall if Gig speed is a priority.
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What is a UTM firewall?
In short, UTM stands for Unified Threat Management. It refers to the previous generation of all-in-one firewalls, which has since been replaced by NGFWs - or Next Generation Firewalls.
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Can the Sophos SG 105 act as a wireless access point?
The available SG 105w edition offers dual-band 802.11ac wireless connectivity for your small office or home office setup.
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Does the Sophos SG 105 offer Power over Ethernet support?
No, the SG 105 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Consider the SG 210 firewall for PoE options.
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Which licenses do you recommend for the Sophos SG 105?
The Sophos TotalProtect Plus 24x7 bundle covers all security services bases, including around the clock support, network/web/email/wireless/webserver protection, and Sandstorm cloud-based sandboxing.
