Firewall Router Administration

Firewall Router Configuration and Ongoing Managment

Today's businesses are under constant pressure by foreign and domestic hackers, spammers and criminals. Your network firewall router is your first line of defense. Therefore, each business should purchase, install and regularly update a business-grade hardware firewall router.

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn't my store-bought router enough?
NO! Entry-level, off-the-shelf, store-bought wireless routers are geared primarily toward home and gaming use. Regular retail routers do not typically provide the Enterprise (business) level features or protections that today's businesses require.

Aren't business-grade routers more expensive?
Yes, business-grade routers are more expensive than off-the-shelf home retail routers. In addition, most business routers also require annual subscriptions to extend their hardware warranty, provide manufacturer technical support, and extend their advanced security features. However, the advanced security features and access to manufacturer support are well-worth the extra expense. Every business should invest in improving the security of their network, starting with their network firewall router.

Which business-grade firewall should I get?
Business grade firewall routers often come in two types:

• Small Business Tabletop Firewall Routers
  Tabletop firewall routers provide high-performance and advanced security in a small footprint. These devices are designed for home offices, small offices, and branch office locations.
• Enterprise Rackmount Firewall Routers
  Enterprise routers are typically 1U rack mountable and provide blazing performance and advanced security to midsized and distributed enterprise office locations.

What will Diversified Computer Solutions, Inc. do for me?

Diversified will help you determine which brand of firewall is most appropriate for your business and what size router is most appropriate for your office(s). Once selected, Diversified will register, configure, install and tweak the firewall router to your specific needs. Then, we will assist you with the recurring annual subscription renewals and handle the ongoing installation of critical router firmware updates.

Advanced Security and Other Benefits

Business grade firewall routers typically include robust, advanced security features and other benefits such as:

• Gateway Antivirus
  Add another level of antivirus scanning and detection above and beyond your normal PC level antivirus protection.
• Intrusion Prevention
  Uses signatures (dictionary of uniquely identifiable patterns in the code of each exploit) to provide real-time protection against network attacks, including spyware, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.
• Custom Firewall Rules
  Tailor your firewall to your business needs by customizing firewall rules for specific port forwards and services such as remote access, monitoring security cameras, blocking incoming traffic, only allowing certain external vendors.
• Geoblocking
  Block one or more countries from communicating with your firewall router.
• Web Blocking
  Block users from viewing or accessing websites that you deem inappropriate or distracting.
• Multi-WAN
  Utilize a primary Internet Service Provider and a fail-over Internet connection through a single firewall wall router.
• Hardware VPNs
  Utilize hardware based Virtual Private Neworks between multiple offices or work sites.
• Hardware Segmented LAN
  Segment users, departments or tenants by hardware port on the firewall router. Much easier to configure and manage than VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
• Extended Hardware Warranty
  Extend your hardware warranty as part of the recurring annual subscription.
• Trade Up Program
  Firewalls under subscription can often be "traded up", saving you money, when it is time to replace your End of Life firewall router.
• Meet Industry or Government Compliance Standards
  Business grade routers are more likely to meet industry or government related security and compliance standards.