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The increase in bandwidth probably won't make a real difference but the newer firewall is most likely more efficient in handling the rules so you may see some performance gain there. &nbsp;
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The increase in bandwidth probably won't make a real difference but the newer firewall is most likely more efficient in handling the rules so you may see some performance gain there.  

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We have had a Watchgaurd Soho 6 firewall for 7 years now. The number of Internet users over those years has increased (doubled) to 45.<br />
Internet connection is managed through our SBS 2003 ISA server.<br />
When looking at the possible replacements and their specs, I notice that the figures for firewall throughput are a lot higher than the 20mbps that the Soho 6 provides (390mbps for the the firebox x550e we are looking at).<br />
We are also looking at increasing our broadband packkage.<br />
Even without an increase in our broadband package, would the increase in throughput have any effect on our users Internet speed?<br />
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thanks <br />
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Neil
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We have had a Watchgaurd Soho 6 firewall for 7 years now. The number of Internet users over those years has increased (doubled) to 45.
Internet connection is managed through our SBS 2003 ISA server.
When looking at the possible replacements and their specs, I notice that the figures for firewall throughput are a lot higher than the 20mbps that the Soho 6 provides (390mbps for the the firebox x550e we are looking at).
We are also looking at increasing our broadband packkage.
Even without an increase in our broadband package, would the increase in throughput have any effect on our users Internet speed?

thanks 

Neil

Explanation of Firewall Throughput

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.

Software Firewalls

Hardware-based firewalls provide more sophisticated protection for inbound and outbound traffic than the simple Windows software firewall or the basic NAT firewalls found in routers. These devices implement techniques such as stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection, and content filtering; and may include built-in antivirus and anti-malware protection.

Hardware Firewalls

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.