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SonicWall TZ pros and cons

Vendor: SonicWall
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

SonicWall TZ offers excellent security features including intrusion and brute force attack prevention, content filtering, and unified threat management.
SonicWall TZ is highly stable and reliable, with reports of continuous uptime and solid performance under various conditions.
Users find SonicWall TZ easy to deploy and manage, benefiting from straightforward installation and troubleshooting processes.
SonicWall TZ scalability and ability to integrate VPN functions, such as site-to-site and remote access, enhance its utility for diverse network environments.
SonicWall TZ provides comprehensive threat prevention with advanced gateway security features like web filtering, application control, and anti-virus protection.

CONS

SonicWall TZ needs to improve its reporting analytics, which have been described as unstable and lacking in detailed metrics.
The support for SonicWall TZ requires enhancement, with slow response times and varying quality of tech support.
SonicWall TZ should include more features like two-factor authentication and SSL encryption, similar to what competitors offer.
Pricing for SonicWall TZ is considered high, and there are calls for more affordable options or inclusions like free SSL VPN licenses.
There is a demand for SonicWall TZ to incorporate dynamic DNS services to eliminate reliance on third-party solutions.
 

SonicWall TZ Pros review quotes

reviewer1776429 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 7, 2022
User-friendly firewall solution which scales well, is stable, and has high availability.
Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 27, 2019
Once it's configured properly, the solution is unbreakable.
reviewer1045617 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 7, 2021
I've found the technical support to be helpful.
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EB
Oct 7, 2021
Offers the right amount of control without being incredibly convoluted and frustrating.
HS
Jul 7, 2020
Ease of management and the VPN integration.
SS
Nov 13, 2021
With the main firewall routing there, we can do connectivity point-to-point. On the low bandwidth we can connect in all the branches with my corporate office.
LQ
Jul 12, 2018
We use the content filter quite a lot because it's an office setting. During working hours, we like to censor the sites users can visit so it increases productivity. Therefore, the content filter has been good for us.
PD
Jul 26, 2020
The best thing about the product is the very good threat prevention output.
Rich Hoult - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 14, 2021
The most valuable features are unified threat management which provides security intelligence and the VPN for both site-to-site and remote access.
EA
Nov 25, 2021
The feature with SonicWall that I have found most valuable is that all the models have the same interface. We don't need to learn different interfaces in the smaller or bigger models.
 

SonicWall TZ Cons review quotes

BT
Jul 5, 2020
From a support perspective, if we're talking tech support I think Silver Partners, Gold Partners, Platinum, whatever level, should have a different number to call. End users can call tech support over at SonicWall if they've paid for support as part of their AGSS or whatever services they bought. The end-user can call, or we can call, however, I don't want to be calling the same line that an end user's calling. I don't want the same response time. I need a different level of expertise.
reviewer1776429 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 7, 2022
Support for SonicWall TZ needs improvement, particularly the time it takes before you're able to speak to a support person, e.g. you have to wait for at least 30 minutes on the phone.
Rias Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 27, 2019
They should consider working a bit more on their ransomware application.
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reviewer1045617 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 7, 2021
I would like the solution to build in more redundancy. I
EB
Oct 7, 2021
Sonic Analyzer could be improved. It's difficult to manage and not very intuitive.
HS
Jul 7, 2020
In general, the company needs to think contingently and integrate more security options.
SS
Nov 13, 2021
In terms of what needs to be improved, I would say better load balancing and data filtering.
LQ
Jul 12, 2018
It would be good if Analyzer would be part of the stock license, so even if a layperson is getting the device, he or she doesn't forgets about ordering the Analyzer because it's already there.
PD
Jul 26, 2020
The dashboard needs to be improved.
Rich Hoult - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 14, 2021
In an upcoming release, SonicWall could improve by adding cloud management for all devices for free or at a nominal cost. Currently, they have a cloud management platform but is not free. We have the MySonicWall portal for purchasing from them for software updates and renewals.