I'm getting close to a decision on what should be rolled out to 45+ locations. No locations need to talk to each other whatsoever, less than 15 devices total connect, and the max MBps is 75.
Right now it's between Watchguard(T35's), Meraki(MX64's), or CATO networks(using their nodes to connect to their cloud based security). It seems the costs of both watchguard and Meraki are going to be similar, but the merakis are most likely easiest to implement at a large amount of locations, and I don't believe I'll need to be present. Since they all have static IPs, I believe I will probably need to be present at each location in order to get all the Watchguards configured, even with their RapidDeploy sytem. CATO Networks will be either as easy or easier than meraki to deploy, however the cost of subscription I believe will be the most out of all of them.
Three main questions: 1: Has anyone used CATO networks and are they happy with their service/cost/efficiency? Not needing to worry about licensing sounds pretty nice. 2: I've been reading some bad comments about WatchGuard, why might this be? I've worked with their firebox devices many times with a diverse amount of companies and have never truly seen much of an issue with them. 3: I have not deployed Meraki firewalls, are they really as easy as they seen to configure, in a plug and play sort of way? All employees at each location are not in the slightest bit tech savvy, so this is important.
Also feel free to say that my final 3 options are all dumb, and suggest something you feel is better :p
Thanks for the insight.
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