Sophos XG 125 Firewalls FAQs
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Can the Sophos XG 125 handle Gigabit Internet speeds?
While the XG 125 boasts a Firewall Throughput of up to 7 Gbps when no security services are active, a more realistic Threat Prevention Throughput puts the XG 125 at 400 Mbps. Consider a more powerful firewall if Gig speed is a priority.
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Can the Sophos XG 125 act as a wireless access point?
Yes, the XG 125 comes with optional integrated 802.11ac wireless LAN (in the XG 125w model) to provide WiFi connectivity for your small business network.
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Does the Sophos XG 125 offer Power over Ethernet support?
No, the XG 125 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Consider the XG 210 firewall for PoE options.
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Can the Sophos XG 125 be used for High Availability?
Yes, dynamically cluster up to 10 of these appliances or simply add an additional appliance as a failover. Learn more about Sophos high availability.
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Which licenses do you recommended for the Sophos XG 125?
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.