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QUESTION: "Firewall? I thought that if I properly configured authentication and encryption on my access points that my wireless network would have strong security..."

ANSWER: "Access point security keeps out unauthorized users BUT, when a user does have rights through the access point they have unrestricted access to the private Ethernet network."

Consider the network on the left. When a wireless user gains access through an access point they can "see" the entire wired Ethernet network. Perhaps they're going to do more than simply go out to the Internet!

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With a Firewall Router serving as the central clearinghouse and gateway for all of the attached network segments the wireless users can only "see" those parts of the wired network that are allowed by the security policy. There's just no way for them to "hack" into anything that they can't access, and the Firewall Router controls connections and data flow.

Firewall Routers from WatchGuard
When you need the added security that comes from a Firewall Router - We've Got You Covered.

		Firebox SOHO 6 Designed for smaller networks, this high-performance security device provides NAT, Web content filtering, and IPSec security. Additional capabilities include the option for dual ISP port connection failover to shift, for example, from a failed T1 line to the backup cable modem connection. The security policies include the ability to block specified web sites. The SOHO 6 can support up to a maximum of 50 user connections and the SOHO 6 can operate as a VPN end-point.
		Firebox Vclass For medium-sized networks, the Vclass integrates firewall, application layer intrusion prevention, VPN security, and Quality of Service (QOS) traffic management functionality with Gigabit and 10/100 Ethernet connections. VPN tunneling and wire-speed application layer security couples with advanced networking features to execute and enforce the strictest security policies.
		Firebox X This top of the line firewall appliance provides stateful packet inspection, VPN support, application layer security, intrusion prevention, web content filter and spam blocking, and the ability to intelligently interact with Firebox X Edge devices at remote locations to create secure channels of communication across the Internet.
		Firebox X Edge The X Edge series compliments a central Firebox X with remote site cooperative security. Data moving across the Internet from a remote office protected with an X Edge firewall is received and validated by the Firebox X at the core of the network. Multiple security features are incorporated into the X Edge device and its integration with the central Firebox X firewall creates multiple defense layers to protect your network.

Why should you use a firewall? A firewall router can help protect your private computer network from malicious code, viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses. When Internet hackers try to find unprotected computers on your network the firewall can prevent the attack and help prevent a computer crash, theft of personal information by someone who would want to steal your private data or information. You need to protect passwords, credit card numbers, and sensitive data. That's what a firewall is all about. Private networks need to be protected from undesired external access. To prevent unwanted intruders the deployment of firewall systems is fundamental. A typical firewall policy includes denying (filtering) some of the network protocols. A basic "deny" firewall protection system is a bare minimum and consideration should be made as to the need for inbound traffic filtering, outbound traffic filtering, or both. Traffic going through the firewall can be monitored to confirm that security policies are not being violated. If you want stateful packet inspection (dynamic packet filtering) for traffic between your wireless LAN and your wired Ethernet, and stateful packet inspection for all traffic coming into your network, We've Got You Covered. Stateful packet inspection is the technology that can help prevent Denial of Service (DOS) attacks coming in from your wireless LAN or from the Internet.

WatchGuard Company Overview

Founded	February, 1996
Corporate Headquarters	Seattle, Washington USA
Employees	300+
Financial Information	NASDAQ: WGRD Initial Public Offering: July 30, 1999

Company
WatchGuard® (Nasdaq: WGRD) is a leading provider of dynamic, comprehensive Internet security solutions designed to protect enterprises that use the Internet for e-business and secure communications.

The company was a pioneer in the creation of the plug-and-play Internet security appliance and offers solutions for any size organization - from large enterprises with geographically dispersed offices and telecommuting employees to home offices with a single broadband connection.

WatchGuard's layered defense approach delivers strong, dependable network security solutions. Defense in depth security can be tailored to fit the needs of every enterprise, regardless of size.

Every standard WatchGuard product includes an initial subscription to their innovative LiveSecurity® Service that provides customers with systematic updates and security intelligence. Backed by a team of security experts, technical support representatives and trainers, LiveSecurity includes software updates, LiveSecurity broadcasts (threat responses, virus alerts, information alerts, expert editorials and support flashes), technical support and online training.

Product Line

WatchGuard® Firebox® Vclass
The new Firebox Vclass brings high-speed network security to enterprise-class businesses, remote offices, service providers, and data centers. Secure, IPSec compliant VPN connections and built in core software and management tools ensure consistent infrastructure security for your network. Firebox Vclass provides a custom security ASIC Processor, Gigabit interfaces, and the scalability required by larger enterprises.

WatchGuard® Firebox® System
Firebox systems deliver appliance-based firewall protection and VPN support for enterprises that use the Internet for e-business and secure communications. The Firebox System offers optional products including High Availability software that lets you install a second, standby Firebox, SpamScreen software that fights the deluge of junk e-mail and LiveSecurity Service Gold provides 24x7 technical support with a targeted one-hour response time.

WatchGuard® Firebox® SOHO Models
WatchGuard SOHO models solve the firewall, VPN and networking concerns of small offices, branch offices and telecommuters using a DSL, cable modem or ISDN connection to access the Internet.

WatchGuard® ServerLock® and AppLock®/Web
ServerLock and AppLock/Web help prevent the next generation of security threats by locking down operating systems, applications and critical content on corporate servers. By providing a layer of defense beyond firewall and VPN security that these products help ensure corporate information assets remain secure and that business operations continue uninterrupted.

WatchGuard® MSS (Managed Security Services)
WatchGuard MSS is a carrier-class system that gives service providers the necessary tools to build low-cost, easy to manage security services. Over 60 service providers worldwide have selected WatchGuard MSS and the company is the leading platform for managed security providers.