WatchGuard Technologies have released its Firebox
NV5 VPN gateway tabletop
appliance and the AP332CR,
a new Wi-Fi 6 access point for rugged or outdoor deployments. Built to support
MSPs and end users for purpose-driven deployment locations, these two additions
to WatchGuard's powerful lineup of security products and services further
extend enterprise-grade protection for customers with distributed operations,
while providing a seamless experience wherever they are. Combined with
WatchGuard Cloud to deliver one simplified platform for centralized security
management, both the NV5 and AP332CR are easy to deploy, configure, and report
on through WatchGuard's Unified
Security Platform framework.
"WatchGuard
remains laser-focused on its vision to be the security provider of choice for
MSPs, empowering them with security solutions that satisfy a broad range of
customer requirements and needs, including remote and distributed
environments," said Ryan Poutre, product manager at WatchGuard Technologies.
"We are meeting our promise to set a new standard for security delivery -
through our technology, through our team, and through WatchGuard's thriving
partner ecosystem. And together, we'll keep raising the bar."
Continuing to
expand the breadth and relevance of WatchGuard's robust security portfolio is a
key part of the company's mission to make enterprise-grade security accessible
to all organizations, and further enables the company to bring simplification and
scale to every aspect of security consumption, delivery, and management.
Firebox NV5:
Edge Connectivity for Branch Locations and Remote Applications
The Firebox NV5
is a powerful solution for distributed, secured VPN traffic and comes with a
centralized security and logging solution for administrators. Designed to
support remote VPN connections back to a corporate virtual or physical Firebox,
the NV5 can route traffic back to the corporate security appliance using
WatchGuard Branch Office VPN (BOVPN) capabilities to provide the same level of
protection as a device sitting at the corporate office. With enterprise-class
SD-WAN capabilities, the NV5 is ideal for deployment in remote applications
like kiosks, digital signs, ATMs, and office equipment.
Key Features of
the Firebox NV5 include:
- Zero-touch deployment - WatchGuard Cloud offers
a zero-touch deployment and configuration tool that comes standard with
the Firebox NV5. IT teams can utilize zero-touch deployment to eliminate
much of the labor involved in setting up a Firebox to work in their
network ‒ all without having to leave their office. Local staff simply
connects the device to power and the internet, and the NV5 automatically
downloads and applies the pre-determined configuration from the corporate
network.
- Network adaptation with
SD-WAN - Businesses require
network solutions that adapt to changing conditions by optimizing network
performance and costs. Dynamic path selection picks the most appropriate
connection based on real-time monitoring of jitter, packet loss, and
latency. Utilizing this technology, the Firebox NV5 makes it easy to
reduce the use of expensive MPLS or cellular data and improve network
resiliency, while maintaining security.
- WatchGuard user
experience - Many customers utilize
remote applications or have small satellite offices that can be difficult
and costly to secure and manage. The NV5 utilizes the same platform as
other WatchGuard Firebox, Wi-Fi, authentication and endpoint solutions.
Whether scheduling firmware upgrades or monitoring access points,
technicians have one user experience.
WatchGuard
AP332CR: The Ideal Choice for Mid-Density Outdoor/Rugged Environments
Wi-Fi is
essential for customers to stay connected for work or as a service for their
own customers. The IP67-rated AP332CR delivers superior Wi-Fi 6 performance and
WPA3 encrypted security across distributed networks and is ideal for building
an easily scalable network in rugged or outdoor deployment conditions. This
dual-band access point delivers fast, reliable coverage with a 2x2 radio and
four external, omnidirectional antennas offering up to 1.2 Gbps on the 5 GHz
band. A single PoE+ port is included to support data rates up to 2.5 Gbps.
Utilizing WatchGuard Cloud for deployment and configuration, the AP332CR offers
a seamless experience with Wi-Fi 6 performance and WPA3 encryption ‒ making it
ideal for building easily scalable networks across school campuses, public
hotspots, and smaller manufacturing environments.
A standard
license for Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud offers basic Cloud management features
that include 24-hour reporting, comprehensive 24/7 support, diagnostics,
inventory management, and beyond. WatchGuard Unified Security Platform
Management licenses for Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud offer everything included in
the Standard license plus 30 days of reporting, VPN configuration, advanced PSA
integration, and much more.
Cross-platform
benefits of managing the AP332CR with WatchGuard Cloud include:
- Simple VPN connectivity to Fireboxes managed in
WatchGuard Cloud.
- Multi-tier and multi-tenant capabilities through a
centralized WatchGuard Cloud management platform with enhanced activation
and intelligent inventory management.
- Captive Portal creation with custom corporate branding,
such as company logos, background, and thumbnail images.
- Enterprise authentication is delivered through easily
managed WatchGuard Authentication domains.
- Centralized management of WatchGuard's portfolio of
products including AuthPoint, Firebox, and endpoint solutions.