Reliable Choice but Youll Need a Little Tech Help to Configure
April 28, 2025
Reliable Choice but Youll Need a Little Tech Help to Configure
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with SonicWall TZ
We are longtime SonicWall TZ customers and currently use a TZ270W to support our SMB - 15 user operation. Being a smaller organization we do no have on-site technical resources so a few of us step in to handle basic functions like applying firmware upgrades. In the past we have reached out to SonicWall TZ Support for configuration issues. Security is a complex topic and we feel we are protected with SonicWall TZ but could use more assistance to make sure our configuration utilizes the options that the SonicWall TZ presents.
In addition, we find that the wireless WIFI produces a generally weak signal unless you are in the same room as the TZ270W - we use an extender to pump up the signal into offices that are further away from the SonicWall TZ - this issue was less of a problem with our previous SonicWall TZ unit before we upgraded. Not interested in changing from SonicWall TZ - probably just have to become more proficient in managing the device.
In addition, we find that the wireless WIFI produces a generally weak signal unless you are in the same room as the TZ270W - we use an extender to pump up the signal into offices that are further away from the SonicWall TZ - this issue was less of a problem with our previous SonicWall TZ unit before we upgraded. Not interested in changing from SonicWall TZ - probably just have to become more proficient in managing the device.
Pros
- Scanning inbound email and attachments
- Blocking potentially malicious programs
- Ability to manage access to websites (whitelist and blacklist)
Cons
- There are Service Bundles in SonicWall TZ that are Unlicensed and do not know why they have not be Activated - would need help to further understand benefits
- Do not know why Standard Support is Unlicensed
- WiFi range of TZ270W is very limited - need to add Access Points or Extended to obtain adequate coverage
- We were subject to a Ransomware attack several years ago and the SonicWall TZ is part of our defense from such attacks
- Cost effective from the perspective of cost for the TZ270W and the supporting license although pricing varies by source
Do you think SonicWall TZ delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with SonicWall TZ's feature set?
Yes
Did SonicWall TZ live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of SonicWall TZ go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy SonicWall TZ again?
Yes
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