Sophos SG 230 Firewalls FAQs
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Can the Sophos SG 230 handle Gigabit Internet speeds?
While the SG 230 boasts a Firewall Throughput of up to 14.5 Gbps when no security services are active, a more realistic Threat Prevention Throughput puts the SG 230 at 800 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 It refers to the previous generation of all-in-one firewalls, which has since been replaced by NGFWs - or Next Generation Firewalls.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 230 act as a wireless access point?
No, the SG 230 does not offer wireless models. To stand up a secure wireless network that communicates with your firewall, shop Sophos Wireless APs.
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Does the Sophos SG 230 offer Power over Ethernet support?
Yes, the SG 230 supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).
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Which licenses do you recommend for the Sophos SG 230?
The Sophos TotalProtect Plus 24x7 bundle covers all security services bases, featuring FullGuard Plus, which includes 24x7 support, network/web/email/wireless/webserver protection, and Sandstorm cloud-based sandboxing.