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ZyWALL ATP 800 - testing the performance of the top security gateway from Zyxel

If you have not previously met with Zyxel ATP, then here is a brief brief for you: this powerful 8-core Multi-WAN gateway combines all modern methods of analysis, protection of privacy and integrity of your corporate network: signature lists of Internet sites and IP addresses, intrusion prevention system (IDP), antivirus and HTTPs sniffer for both Web and mail, plus a Wi-Fi controller with proprietary Secure Wi-Fi technology that installs a VPN tunnel directly to the access point. The Zyxel ...
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Zyxel ATP 500: Wi-Fi, Mesh and UTM controller in one package

In one device, Zyxel has built a security gateway with cloud analysis of unknown threats, an on-the-fly antivirus, and a Wi-Fi controller with support for its own technology for building cellular Wi-Fi networks. Zyxel has a great concept for quickly deploying a wireless network on a site, whether it's a country club, a branch office, or a Central office: it's a bundle of Zyxel ATP security gateway and access points clinging to it. The idea looks like this: today, the network does not have a ...
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An in-depth review of TP-Link Omada SDN: setting up VPN, manage VLANs

TP-Link suddenly has a very powerful and convenient software for setting up networks on coprorative objects. We tested this solution and showed how VLAN, Wi-Fi and security rules are configured in one common interface. Today, network management systems can greatly facilitate the management of IT infrastructure, even at small facilities, not to mention large distributed installations with branches in different parts of the world. Agree: the sysadmin will sell his soul for the ability to ...
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Zyxel XGN100C and XGN100F NIC review: or AQuantia AQC100/AQC107 vs Intel' 2021

With the development of Wi-Fi 6, the network infrastructure smoothly masters multi-gigabit connections at 2.5 G and 5G speeds. Among the network controllers that support intermediate speeds, the undisputed leader is considered to be the AQuantia controllers, which, in a variation from Zyxel, we will compare with the good old Intel. But I did not immediately see the prospects of multi-gigabit network connections. Of course, if you look from the point of view of the data center and storage, ...
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Omada SDN Ecosystem: achieve more with less investment

The business style of today's businesses is becoming increasingly dynamic. For operational activities, companies have to rely on a variety of digital services, and devices that are connected to a local network to perform daily tasks are becoming more and more numerous. Local networks are becoming larger, and the demand for convenient and reliable solutions is increasing – while budgets for IT infrastructure often remain the same. The business style of today's businesses is becoming ...
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Zyxel vs. Ubiquiti: A comparative review of entry-level Wi-Fi 6 access points

For comparative testing of Wi-Fi 6 access points, a new test stand based on Intel AX200 and iPhone was required. We tested the speed on the line of sight, through the walls, and also compared the design of three popular access points. Every major manufacturer of Wi-Fi equipment has already presented its business solutions for the modernization of restaurants, hotels and other public places. And there is an explanation: owners of brand-new iPhones want to see how the Wi-Fi network implements ...
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Zyxel USG Flex 500 review: testing speed and exploring enterprise security gateway capabilities

The new series of gateways focuses on the speed of operation, and in the "Antivirus + IDP" mode, it does not fall below 800 Mbit/s LAN-WAN. In part, this was achieved due to two antivirus engines: you can either check each file through the built-in bitdefender with updated signatures, or cloud verification by McAfee means by sending hashes of downloaded files to the servers. The number of threats faced by the owner of a local or public network is growing every day. Now, in addition ...
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Review of the Zyxel XGS4600-32 stackable Core Switch

The XGS4600 Series Gigabit Stackable Layer 3 Switches are designed for use as root devices in small hotel, office and business center networks. They have 10 Gigabit SFP + slots for server farms and come with a lifetime warranty. Core switches perform the main function of distributing network traffic at a facility between WAN and network segments, such as Wi-Fi, video surveillance, workplaces, IPTV, and so on. Since they are the most critical network node, the design of such devices is ...
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ZyXEL LTE and Wi-Fi solutions review: lte7460-M608 street router and wac6553d-E access point

Today we will look at two ZyXEL solutions for fully wireless connectivity: the ZyXEL LTE7460-M608 LTE router with mobile Internet speeds of up to 300 Mbit / s and the wac6553d-E Wi-Fi access point with 6 antenna sockets for 3 spatial streams. Both devices are designed for outdoor installation, including on the mast, they are not afraid of water or snow, and are positioned as a solution for suburban offices, or for outdoor events. The modern 4G network is no longer inferior in speed to a ...
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Zyxel XS1920-12 10 Gigabit Switch Review

When testing this switch, we first of all check compatibility with cables and network adapters, evaluate the quality of the element base, speed and impact on latency between ports. When moving to a 10-gigabit network infrastructure, you are likely to come across two media: optical and copper. In the first case, these will most likely be backbone connections, and in the second, modern equipment, which usually has the 10Gbase-T standard. For these use cases, Zyxel has the XS1920, a 12-port ...