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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Next Generation ...
Ranking in WAN Edge
12th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (27th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is 2.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.4%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides decent protection for the LAN but complicated interface
We had some licensing issues with its web filtering capabilities. That's why we migrated our web filtering to Cisco Umbrella. Moreover, the interface is complicated. It's difficult to locate all the necessary menus and functions. For example, one of the many issues is with SSH. Even now, we haven't successfully opened the port to connect using SSH mode when we want to change the configuration. It's like a black box—not very open to changes and customization. It's simply not easy to configure. There are other problems, too. For example regarding Forcepoint's Websense component. We had a lot of problems managing the web settings within Websense. That's why we migrated to Cisco Umbrella for cloud-based web filtering. It's not that Forcepoint is inherently bad. The issue is that it's not user-friendly. It is not easy to use. The developers need to redesign the interface (GUI) for better management. It is very difficult to manage. For example, simple actions require too many clicks compared to FortiGate or Palo Alto. That's the main problem.
Udochi Ododo - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to configure and troubleshoot, but they need more visibility in the licensing model
Huawei needs to be a bit more open with their licensing model. What I find is that when you buy equipment, you expect that you have a particular feature. By the time you want to use that feature, you realize that you need to acquire a license for it. That is the one thing that I think they need to improve on. Essentially, they need to open their licensing model such that when a customer buys a device, they have a full view of all of the available licenses for it. It's not at the time of use that the customer will now be informed that they need to purchase an additional license.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is SD-WAN."
"When our customer needs some optimization, along with performance and security. If they want everything in one package, I recommend Forcepoint because they have everything."
"The central security management center and the content management center are very good."
"Next Generation Firewall's best feature is that it can be managed on one platform."
"We find the product to be stable and reliable in terms of performance."
"I don't have anything bad to say about the product. I absolutely love it."
"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is very simple, easy to use, and flexible."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"The routers have mainstream features that fulfill our needs."
"This product uses a non-proprietary command line, which makes it compatible across many different systems."
"The configuration syntax makes it easy for us to configure the device and perform troubleshooting when needed."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"The most valuable features for us are NAT, ATS, server capabilities, VPN tunneling, and management."
"The product is easy to improve and deploy in terms of configuration for engineers and technical executives."
"The setup is simple."
"Internet access is a good feature."
 

Cons

"If I want to allow access to Facebook, yet not allow the user to access videos, then I am not able to do it with this product."
"The solution's support could use improvement."
"The ability to dynamically change policies could be improved."
"We feel the product's technical support could be better, as this relates to the solution itself, to the installation of the product, and to having a proper understanding of the case."
"A VPN client feature is missing in our region, which we hope Forcepoint will address in future updates."
"The interface is complicated. It's difficult to locate all the necessary menus and functions."
"They should have a GUI on the product itself, not a separate management tool to be used on the management server or on a server to be used to manage the file. It should be all in one device. The device should be controlled through its own GUI. They also have to improve the learning center and the documents as the documents don't really help."
"When it comes to a complex deployment, the rules, firewall features, SD-WAN core features, and auto-scaling can cause the device to be not quite stable."
"Lacks sufficient market availability."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"The configuration is complex and should be simplified."
"We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models."
"Essentially, they need to open their licensing model such that when a customer buys a device, they have a full view of all of the available licenses for it."
"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"In my country we don't have Huawei technology, we only have Huawei routers for ISP. There is no agent for Huawei in Egypt."
"We have found we have to restart the routers or reconfigured them a lot of the time, this issue should improve. The quality of the hardware needs to be more durable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We would love to take other solution from Forcepoint, but unfortunately the price is too high. That's why we are not considering using Forcepoing for our proxy and DLB. They have a very good DLB, but the matter in the end is the cost."
"There is a need to make payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product is not expensive."
"I consider Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's price to be good."
"The cost is fair, but it could be improved."
"Everything in Forcepoint comes with an individual license, which is kind of a problem. In our last meeting, they said that it may change at the beginning of 2021, and they will try to merge some licenses together. Customers will get more features than what they got previously. We will wait and see."
"It requires a yearly subscription."
"Next Generation Firewall is moderately priced."
"It is an affordable product. We purchase its yearly license."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"The product is expensive."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"There is no licence for this solution, but the solution could be cheaper."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The product is inexpensive, but there is an extra cost for replacement of the device."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
The licensing model is dependent on negotiation skills, but there is room for improvement. The costs can be high since additional features require separate licenses.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
The licensing model should be more flexible. I recommend that additional features be included in a single license to avoid the need for extra licensing costs. Additionally, there are performance li...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

Also Known As

Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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