Small business network

[fordracing19]

Thats how much data we use. I dont think its high use. We have 12 pc plus everyone on wifi.

[fordracing19]

OP

http://www.fortinet.com/sites/default/files/productdatasheets/FortiGate-60D.pdf

My buddy says that will run you around 6-800 bucks. All-in-one sort of box.

UJ, if you google the models, they are a bit more than APs. That's IPS...etc as well.

Does that have yearly fees?

[ceyko]

Does that have yearly fees?

I'm making assumptions here, but typically there is subscription fees for any signatures that the device may use. i.e. IPS/IDS, and whatever else it does. Then anything else it does. Fortinet is not what I do at all, so I'm not expert. I know it's good HW/SW overall and in some situations it maybe a better fit budget-wise.

[Ratt]

Also, occasionally there are deals where if you attend a webinar, Cisco will send you a free Meraki WAP, and you then just have to pay the yearly license fee.

[big_tiger]

Yeah, you're similar to me - then all the new devices are wireless in my opinion the SOHO devices just are not capable of handling that load.



I avoid the small business stuff altogether from Cisco. Every time I've made an exception to get a deal it has ended up making my life suck. They tend not to run IOS/or any good cisco variation of that (NX-OS...etc) and are only marginally better than an off the shelf consumer product.

I am not really familiar with the Ubiquiti product line at all, so personally I am no help there. I have a buddy that sell Fortinet, I could check with him. They tend to have all in one boxes - if interested - check out their page and let me know. I can put you in touch with him or facilitate that. However, to get reliable service it's not SOHO/Consumer level cheap. The gear will last a while though.

For ease of use the Meraki line is going to be the winner. The ASA will be set and forget, but tends to be difficult for non-experienced people to manage/setup. Also it is being EOL'ed in favor of their new product line which does not really have a small business device as of this time.

My step Dad is looking to upgrade his small business network as well. I ended up on Ubiquiti's site, and there solution covers almost everything. Their single app to manage all their products seems like a definite plus when dealing with a Small business.

http://www.ubnt.com/enterprise/

I have experience with one of their products. Our district used a wireless bridge from our main admin building to a tower off jefferson. Worked very well.

[fordracing19]

I like the looks of that line. Seems like it would do just fine for what we need.