Smoothwall UTM delivers good features for a good price
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Smoothwall UTM brought reliability to some of our branches where the main objective was to protect the network from external intruders, DDoS attacks, malware and allow the use of VPN remote to connect remote workers. The great advantage of this solution is a bundle containing all the necessary features to protect the network and at a much more affordable price. Among other essential features that we use is the control of URL browsing by proxy and filtering of prohibited and bandwidth consuming applications. The solution arrived to solve the problems of branches that needed security and features to offer remote work at affordable prices.
Pros
- URL Filter and Proxy server.
- Visibility of user traffic and blocking of specific applications.
- Anti-Malware Solution.
- Load balancing and links.
- Excellent license price.
Cons
- Rare problems have been noticed when there are many connections at the same time.
Likelihood to Recommend
After a year of using the Smoothwall UTM Firewall solution, we can say that it is a secure solution, it offers a graphical interface for configuration and access with easy understanding and usability, the security features and blocking of url and applications work very well and also protects against malware and ransomware. For small and even intermediate scenarios I recommend it, but not for very large scenarios. Licenses can be renewed and are priced very well compared to competitors.
