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2022-12-05T04:55:00Z

Which firewall solution is best for an educational institution?

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    Harish (Kumar) - PeerSpot reviewer
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    2023-04-12T07:11:33Z
    Apr 12, 2023
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    2023-01-11T10:37:18Z
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    2023-01-13T16:50:02Z
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    Luis Apodaca - PeerSpot reviewer
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    Apr 14, 2023

    Also Unifi can do the job, "Unifi dream machine SE", but you should change all equipment to this brand, highly highly recommend if you dont have already a lot of equipment for replace !!!

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      BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
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      2023-01-13T15:47:27Z
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      reviewer1231155 - PeerSpot reviewer
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      2023-01-11T08:13:51Z
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      Shibu Babuchandran - PeerSpot reviewer
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      2022-12-07T06:11:39Z
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      Jan 12, 2023

      Default configuration of all standard routers does not allow incoming traffic.
      Firewalls are broadly of two types - Network Layer and Application Layer.
      Application Layer Firewalls (aka Proxy Servers) provide the application control / content security / filtering / etc. Essentially they isolate the applications such as HTTP / SMTP, by terminating them locally and creating a new outbound connection.
      Network Layer Firewalls (NLF) isolate your internal network from the Internet.
      You need an NLF, only if you are "forced" to use a static IP, and you have data assets that are accessible from the outside world.
      Most UTMs and such devices are essentially just "glorified routers", that are made to seem important because the vendors have to sell stuff. These are basically just a router + NLF + some basic opensource software for ALF. Some vendors will also offer basic traffic shaping features.
      If you really need a traffic shaper, look for "traffic shaper"! They have nothing to do with a Firewall.

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