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Netgate TNSR

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Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway

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Harish (Kumar)
Good gateway with helpful traffic shaping and load balancing
The Netgate 6100 Max Model is equipped with pfSense Plus software. We configured it last week and replaced the Mikrotik router. There are many... Read more →
Anonymous User
Terminates VPNs for us and allows us access into our tenancy
We just use it because it's the native tool. It performs exactly the same whether we use VPN Gateway or a third-party appliance.
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  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."

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  • "There is a monthly license and the price depends on how many users are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The price could be less expensive."
  • "Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive."
  • "The cost could be lower."
  • "Payment for licensing the solution is part of the operating model. So, one needs to keep on paying while consuming the solution. In short, the payment is based on the solution's capacity."
  • "Its price is reasonable for new technology."
  • "The costs are quite high."
  • "The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
  • "The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Netgate TNSR?
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netgate TNSR?
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
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    What is your primary use case for Netgate TNSR?
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
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    What do you like most about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
    Top Answer:The point-to-site is pretty good for the B2C stuff. It's fairly straightforward to set up.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
    Top Answer:I'd like to see no difference between point-to-site or site-to-site. For the Gen1 VPN Gateway, you can have a maximum of… more »
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    What advice do you have for others considering Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway?
    Top Answer:It's limited in functionality, but it does the role that it's designed to do really well. Overall, I would rate the… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    MS Azure VPN Gateway
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    Tailscale
    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    A VPN gateway is a specific type of virtual network gateway that is used to send encrypted traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public Internet. You can also use a VPN gateway to send encrypted traffic between Azure virtual networks over the Microsoft network. Each virtual network can have only one VPN gateway. However, you can create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway. When you create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway, all VPN tunnels share the available gateway bandwidth.

    Tailscale is a modern VPN alternative that provides secure and easy access to resources across multiple networks and devices. Its primary use case is to allow remote teams to securely connect and collaborate as if they were in the same office. With its user-friendly interface and automatic network discovery, Tailscale simplifies setting up and managing a secure network, making it an ideal solution for small businesses and organizations.

    Tailscale's most valuable functionality is its ability to create secure tunnels between devices without complex configuration or setup. This allows organizations to securely and seamlessly connect remote workers, offices, and devices, increasing productivity and collaboration while reducing the risk of security breaches.

    By eliminating the need for traditional VPNs and reducing the risk of accidental exposure of sensitive information, Tailscale helps organizations improve their security posture while enabling their workforce to work more efficiently and effectively.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
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    Bamboo Health, Duolingo, Shiguredo, Instacart, Corelight, Machinify, Bolt, Mercari, Cobalt, Yugabyte, Jasper, VersaBank, Zego, Gini and Finter
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Media Company9%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is ranked 4th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 18 reviews while Tailscale is ranked 25th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is rated 8.2, while Tailscale is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway writes "A scalable and reliable solution that enables users to connect to older protocols that other products do not have". On the other hand, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and AWS PrivateLink, whereas Tailscale is most compared with Twingate, Fortinet FortiClient, Perimeter 81, FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Citrix Gateway.

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