Specifications: CPU: One 1.2 GHz Pentium III processor; Memory: 256 MB RAM; Peripherals: 20 GB hard drive, five Fast Ethernet ports; Software: Check Point Software’s VPN-1/Firewall-1 virtual private network and firewall software, certified to 200 Mbps throughput
Pros: Small form factor; excellent control panel; easy Web-based administration
Cons: Have to contact Celestix for hardware/Linux support, and Check Point for VPN-1/Firewall-1 support
The term “appliance” came into vogue in the late 1990s, and like many technology labels, it’s been massively overused. But look beyond the hyperbole, and you’ll see Celestix’s FV390 firewall device. It’s a stellar example of what a computing appliance should be.
The FV390 is a 1U-high (1.75-inch) box that looks like a fancy Ethernet switch. (Indeed, the hardware is very attractive. Celestix paid close attention to the device’s industrial design.) Instead, the FV390 is a self-contained enterprise firewall and virtual private network (VPN) gateway that runs Check Point Software’s VPN-1/Firewall-1 NG firewall software and Red Hat Linux.
As a premises firewall and VPN gateway — that is, as protection…
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