SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless is a total security platform delivering enterprise-class wireless security to small networks, integrating secure 802.11b/g wireless, firewall and VPN technologies in a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution. Available in multiple node configurations, this high-performance stateful deep packet inspection firewall provides impenetrable security on both the wireless and wired LANs.

• Impenetrable security for both the wired and wireless networks through a single security platform
• High-performance, stateful deep packet inspection firewall with powerful 3DES/AES VPN throughput
• Supports the industry standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN (WLAN) technology for high-speed wireless performance
• Advanced WLAN features such as Wireless Intrusion Detection Services (WIDS), wireless firewalling, secure wireless roaming and Wireless Guest Services (WGS)
• Support for SonicOS Enhanced which adds:
  • Optional port that can be configured as an additional LAN, WAN, DMZ or WLAN
  • ISP failover for powerful business continuity
  • WAN redundancy and load balancing for greater redundancy and network performance
  • Object-based management for simple and consistent implementation and management of security policies

Wireless is changing the way businesses work. Adding wireless into an existing network or building a wireless network from the ground up increases mobility and productivity by maintaining connections to e-mail, files and online applications regardless of physical location. With these benefits, however, comes risk. SonicWALL provides a solution that enables your organization to take advantage of the freedom of wireless connectivity without compromising network security.

The TZ 170 Wireless, part of SonicWALL’s TZ 170 series, is a high-performance, multi-layer network security platform that delivers enterprise-class wireless and wired security to small networks. The TZ 170 Wireless integrates secure 802.11b/g wireless, deep packet inspection firewall and IPSec VPN technologies in a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution. Advanced features such as enforced VPN encryption on the wireless LAN and wireless intrusion detection and prevention services deliver impenetrable wireless security. Utilizing the Wireless Guest Services feature, network administrators can create multiple zones of access – for wired and wireless workers as well as guest wireless users - offering an unprecedented level of control without compromising network security.

In addition to its extensive wireless and wired networking feature set, the TZ 170 Wireless integrates real-time gateway anti-virus, and intrusion prevention capabilities for protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and other malicious threats. And, with built-in anti-spam protection and support for SonicWALL’s Content Filtering Service, the TZ 170 Wireless enhances productivity and network utilization.

SonicOS Standard, which ships on every SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, provides:

• Integrated Firewall, VPN and Wireless Access Point. The TZ 170 Wireless integrates deep packet inspection firewall, IPSec VPN and 802.11b/g wireless access technologies in one easy-to-use solution, reducing the time and cost burdens associated with supporting multiple solutions.
• Real-Time Gateway Anti-Virus and Intrusion Prevention. The TZ 170 Wireless extends security from the network core to the perimeter by integrating support for SonicWALL’s Gateway Anti-Virus/Intrusion Prevention Service, delivering real-time protection against the latest blended threats, including viruses, worms, Trojans, software vulnerabilities and other malicious code.***
• Powerful Content Filtering. The TZ 170 Wireless supports SonicWALL’s Content Filtering Service, providing an enterprise-class, scalable content filtering service that enhances productivity and security with requiring additional server or deployment costs.
• Deep Packet Inspection Firewall. The TZ 170 Wireless features a configurable, high performance deep packet inspection firewall for extended protection to key Internet services such as Web, e-mail, file transfer, Windows services, and DNS.
• Wireless Intrusion Detection Services. The TZ 170 Wireless protects wireless networks by detecting and preventing three widespread threats: rogue access points, disassociation attacks and association flood attacks.
• Wireless Guest Services. The TZ 170 Wireless allows network administrators to create user accounts for occasional guest users such as consultants and contractors that permit wireless connections to the Internet without providing access to the corporate network.
• Comprehensive Central Management Support. Every SonicWALL security appliance can be managed using SonicWALL's award-winning Global Management System, which provides network administrators with the tools for simplified configuration, enforcement and management of global security policies, VPN, and services, all from a central location.

SonicOS Enhanced, an optional software upgrade for the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, adds:

• Real-Time Blacklist Spam Filtering. The TZ 170 Wireless provides the ability to use DNS to query Real-Time Black List (RBL) services that track well-known spam and open-relay SMTP servers, and to deny SMTP connections from servers that appear on the lists.**
• Configurable Optional Port. Upgrading to SonicOS Enhanced activates an Optional Port on the TZ 170 Wireless that can be configured either as an additional LAN, WAN, DMZ or WLAN offering greater network configuration flexibility as well as internal security.
• WAN ISP Failover and Load Balancing. The TZ 170 Wireless offers the ability to configure the optional port as a secondary WAN port, delivering highly reliable network connectivity and robust performance. This secondary WAN port can be used in “active-active” load sharing or failover configuration providing a highly efficient method for maximizing total network bandwidth.
• Object-based Management. The TZ 170 Wireless provides the ability to define an object such as a user group, network, service or interface. When security policies change, the administrator can modify the pre-defined object and propagate the changes instantly without redefining rules. This enables businesses to implement and manage security policies easily and consistently.
• Policy-based NAT. In addition to standard NAT (many-to-one) functionality, the TZ 170 Wireless exposes control of NAT policies to administrators for one-to-one NAT, many-to-many NAT, one-to-many NAT, inbound Port Address Translation (PAT), flexible NAT (for overlapping IP addresses), as well as NAT policies on selective source/destination/source translations. The result is greater control and flexibility to support and manage various NAT requirements.