Friday, March 9, 2018

EdgeRouter VS UTM (Meraki, Sonicwall, Fortigate, Sophos)

Small business (10-15 local users) currently running on consumer grade router/firewall. Upgrading to a fiber optic connection in the near futer and adding VoIP phones to the mix. Current infrasture is dated and needs to be upgraded.

I have exprience with Unifi AC PRO access points and I am considering the full lineup (EdgeRouter/USG + Switch + AC PRO). However, my understanding is that the EdgeRouter/USG is not a true UTM because of some key features it lacks.

Would something like Meraki MX64 / MX64W or comparable SonicWall/Fortigate/Sophos device be justified in this situation? Or would an EdgeRouter with OpenDNS and endpoint AV be sufficient in this situation?

Also, would the throughput limitation on the MX64 (250Mbps) be a concern for VoIP traffic?



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