Jonnie Cache
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I’m setting up a new home network and I’m struggling with the router selection. I’m looking at the Ubiquity Edge series, which seems to perform very well. But, it doesn’t seem to offer any of the more advanced security features to protect against malware/viruses, for example. I'm examining the options for deep packet inspection, streaming malware scanning, and intrusion detection.
The problem is that such routers/firewalls that are affordable seem to be a big bottleneck in terms of throughput.
I will be getting Gigabit Internet on Monday and I don’t want to have the router slow things down. But looking at firewalls with SPI that have enough PPS cost >$1000-1500. That’s more than I want to spend. I’m not afraid to spend for performance and security, but I would rather not spend that kind of coin if I can help it.
Questions: How important is a true firewall for a home? Is NAT enough or do I need SPI? Is there an appliance out there that will perform well enough for Gigabit speeds and provide good security for <$1000?
I’m okay spending money for an ongoing subscription. Although I would like to try to avoid it for many reasons, I’m not above building my own box. I would rather buy something off the shelf so that it just works, has a warranty, support, etc.
Any help is appreciated!
The problem is that such routers/firewalls that are affordable seem to be a big bottleneck in terms of throughput.
I will be getting Gigabit Internet on Monday and I don’t want to have the router slow things down. But looking at firewalls with SPI that have enough PPS cost >$1000-1500. That’s more than I want to spend. I’m not afraid to spend for performance and security, but I would rather not spend that kind of coin if I can help it.
Questions: How important is a true firewall for a home? Is NAT enough or do I need SPI? Is there an appliance out there that will perform well enough for Gigabit speeds and provide good security for <$1000?
I’m okay spending money for an ongoing subscription. Although I would like to try to avoid it for many reasons, I’m not above building my own box. I would rather buy something off the shelf so that it just works, has a warranty, support, etc.
Any help is appreciated!
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