SonicWall TZ Reviews

The pricing and licensing options for SonicWall TZ are generally considered good, especially for small to medium enterprises. However, some reviewers find it expensive compared to other solutions. Others think it is priced fairly and competitively. There are additional fees for cloud management capabilities, which some find unaffordable and limiting in terms of scalability. 

The pricing is generally in line with the market, and there are options for one or two-year licenses with the possibility of upgrading to newer models. Some reviewers find the licensing scheme cost-effective, while others think the prices are expensive. The licensing fees are typically yearly or three years. 

Users have reported positive returns on investment from using SonicWall TZ. They emphasize the necessity of having a network firewall. The effectiveness of the firewall is highlighted, with clients witnessing attack prevention and improved performance after upgrading to newer units.

SonicWall TZ is primarily used for ATP, as the main firewall, and VPN connections. It is also used for: 

• Email security features
• Network security VPN 
• Work filtering and application control 
• Firewall protection 
• Connecting offices in different cities
• Remote workforce connectivity 
• Firewall protection
• Configuring security policies and services
• Network security and connectivity
• Optimizing bandwidth through SD-WAN services
• IP phone and access control device connectivity
• Network security monitoring
• Analytics and reporting
• Unified threat management
• Cyber threat protection
• Cloud replication for file sharing and internal programs
• Site-to-site VPN connections
• Content filtering

The most valuable features of SonicWall TZ include: 

• VPN and ATP capabilities, which are useful for small enterprises 
• Good network security services with effective malware detection and filtering
• In-depth reporting and continuous improvements to the product
• Easy setup and straightforward user interface
• Access restriction, IP whitelisting, and stability
• Unified threat management for defense-in-depth and termination of site-to-site and remote access VPNs
• Ease of deployment and management once familiar with the solution
• Firewall features like application control, URL filtering, and IPS protection
• NSM for easy configuration and user-friendly interface
• Analytics features for monitoring bandwidth utilization and unknown file detection 
• Cost-effective licensing and secure upgrade promotion
• Reliable performance
• Content filtering, app control, and integrated threat prevention

Some users mentioned that the solution's price could be better and that the cost of the solution has room for improvement. Others mentioned that the technical support needs improvement and that there have been issues that have not been resolved. 

Users also expressed a desire for increased VPN connections and improved monitoring. The reporting capabilities and user interface could be enhanced, and there is a need for better content filtering and DPI-SSL client usability. 

Other areas for improvement include: 

• scalability
• integration with other platforms
• improved load balancing and data filtering
• enhanced automation
• better visibility of endpoints
• improved licensing

Users also mentioned the need for better throughput and the ability to host a secondary DNS on the SonicWall appliance. 

Some users suggested improvements in marketing and branding to increase sales.

The initial setup for SonicWall TZ is generally considered straightforward and easy. Users mention that once they understand how the device works, the setup process becomes fairly easy. Some users mention that the deployment can be completed in a short amount of time, ranging from a couple of hours to half a day. 

However, the complexity and duration of the deployment depend on the specific requirements of the customer and the size of the organization. 

Some reviewers indicate that there is room for improvement in terms of scalability. However, others suggest that it is highly scalable. The solution is commonly used by small to medium-sized enterprises, with users connecting via VPN. It is easy to add users, and the solution offers different models suitable for varying company sizes. Some reviewers mention that the solution is not as scalable as alternatives like Cisco Meraki or FortiGate. 

Some customers have had positive support experiences, stating that technical support has been helpful and knowledgeable. However, others have encountered issues, such as the inability to resolve certain problems and a language barrier when dealing with support from India. 

The quality of tech support has been described as varying, with some customers having had a wide range of experiences. Some customers have also mentioned long wait times and difficulties in contacting support online. 

SonicWall TZ is highly stable and reliable. However, a few users did mention that there are some loopholes in monitoring and maintenance. Despite this, the overall consensus is that SonicWall TZ is a stable product with a high level of reliability. Users rarely experience issues or concerns with its stability, and it is considered one of the best solutions available.