ZYXEL USG FLEX 500 Network Security/ Firewall Appliance
- 7 Port
- 10/100/1000 Base-T
- Gigabit Ethernet
- DES, 3DES,



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More & more people are relying on smart devices & cloud-based applications for business communications. This means that high network availability is critical for business continuity, more Wi-Fi is demanded in the workplace, & traditional regulatory measures for application usage are obsolete. Without an effective solution to control, optimize & block social, productivity & other Web applications, SMBs risk losing work productivity & exposing company networks to new Web threats. The new Zy XEL USG Advanced Series are Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) designed to meet the mobility, anti-malware & policy enforcement challenges in SMBs. The integrated WLAN controller offers easy WLAN scalability for the growing demand for Wi-Fi; while WAN & VPN load balancing & failover ensures nonstop business communications. Zy XEL USGs offer industry-leading anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering & application intelligence technology for effective application optimization & comprehensive network protection. The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series offers SMBs high network availability for always online communications. It features multi-WAN load balancing & failover, & a comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem support list for WAN backup. On top of that, the Series supports IPSec load balancing & failover to provide added resiliency for the most mission-critical VPN deployments. Features High-performance, high-value Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for small & medium-sized businesses Anti-malware protection with firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP, next-generation application intelligence & SSL inspection Robust SSL, IPSec & L2TP over IPSec VPN connectivity & VPN high availability (HA) Built-in WLAN controller for centralized AP management & effortless WLAN scalability of up to 18 APs Comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem compatibility & multi-WAN load-balancing, failover & fall back support ...

The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series are Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) designed to meet the mobility, anti-malware & policy enforcement challenges in SMBs. The integrated WLAN controller offers easy WLAN scalability for the growing demand for Wi-Fi;while WAN & VPN load balancing & failover ensures nonstop business communications. Zy XEL USGs offer industry-leading anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering & application intelligence technology for effective application optimization & comprehensive network protection. The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series offers SMBs high network availability for always online communications. It features multi-WAN load balancing & failover, and a comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem support list for WAN backup. On top of that, the series supports IPSec load balancing & failover to provide added resiliency for the most mission-critical VPN deployments. The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series provides extensive anti-malware protection & effective control of web applications
- like Facebook, Google Apps & Netflix
- with industry-leading firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP & application intelligence. These security measures are enhanced with SSL inspection, which helps block threats that are hidden in SSL encrypted connections & facilitates deeper policy enforcement.

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As business grows & network expands, more & more users & devices as well as new applications like cloud-based services would join the network. It means that high network availability for sustainable business, more workplace Wi-Fi & up-to-date regulations for application usages are eagerly needed. Without an effective solution to control, optimize or block social & some other Web applications, businesses would risk not only losing productivity but also exposing company network to new threats. Features High-performance, high-value Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for medium & large-sized businesses & campuses Anti-malware protection with firewall, anti-virus, antispam, content filtering, IDP, next-generation application intelligence & SSL inspection Robust SSL, IPSec & L2TP over IPSec VPN connectivity & VPN High Availability (HA) Unified security policy streamlines the configuration & management efforts Built-in WLAN controller for centralized AP management & effortless WLAN scalability of up to 18 APs ...

Networking brings convenience & efficiency to business environments; however, it introduces significant security & safety concerns at the same time. Today, businesses or branch offices really need a complete yet affordable solution that not only bridges communications between two or more remote sites, but also connects multiple VPNs & ensures data security to prevent the network from threats. Bene&64257;ts Safer, more reliable VPN connections Faster processors today have vastly boosted the capabilities of attackers to decrypt VPN tunnels. Legacy VPN cryptographic algorithms like Message Digest 5 (MD5) & Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1) are no longer sufficient to guarantee secure outbound communications. With supports to the more advanced Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2), the VPN Firewall provides the safest VPN connections in its class to ensure maximum security for business communications. The complete range of Zyxel VPN Firewalls deliver reliable, non-stop VPN services with dual-WAN failover & fallback support. With two WAN connections—one primary & one for redundancy—the Zyxel VPN Firewall automatically switches to the backup connection should the primary link fail, & automatically switches back to the primary connection once it is back online. To support dynamic, mobile business operations in today’s BYOD (bring your own device) business environments, the VPN Firewalls offer unlimited business mobility with Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) VPN for mobile devices. The VPN Firewall supports L2TP/IPSec VPN on a wide variety of mobile Internet devices running the i OS, Android & Windows mobile platforms. Zero-con&64257;guration remote access Virtual private networks provide businesses a secure & convenient way of sharing company resources with partners, customers, or employees on business trips. Yet typical VPN solutions are hard for non-technical users to configure, which greatly reduces their usability & convenience. The Zyxel VPN Firewalls feature Easy VPN to provide auto-provisioned client-to-site IPsec VPN setup. A wizard is available with the Zyxel IPsec VPN client-software that automatically retrieves the VPN configuration file from the remote Zyxel VPN Firewall & completes the IPsec VPN setup in 3 simple steps. Zyxel’s Easy VPN lowers administration effort & allows partner, customers, or traveling employees to access company servers, email, or data centers easily & securely. ...

Secure & Always Online Networking for Small- to Medium-sized Businesses More & more people are relying on smart devices & cloud-based applications for business communications. This means that high network availability is critical for business continuity, more Wi-Fi is demanded in the workplace, & traditional regulatory measures for application usage are obsolete. Without an effective solution to control, optimize & block social, productivity & other Web applications, SMBs risk losing work productivity & exposing company networks to new Web threats. The new Zy XEL USG Advanced Series are Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) designed to meet the mobility, anti-malware & policy enforcement challenges in SMBs. The integrated WLAN controller offers easy WLAN scalability for the growing demand for Wi-Fi; while WAN & VPN load balancing & failover ensures nonstop business communications. Zy XEL USGs offer industry-leading anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering & application intelligence technology for effective application optimization & comprehensive network protection Always online The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series offers SMBs high network availability for always online communications. It features multi-WAN load balancing & failover, & a comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem support list for WAN backup. On top of that, the Series supports IPSec load balancing & failover to provide added resiliency for the most mission-critical VPN deployments. Protection & optimization The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series provides extensive anti-malware protection & effective control of Web applications—like Facebook, Google Apps & Netflix—with industry-leading firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP & application intelligence. These security measures are enhanced with SSL inspection, which helps block threats that are hidden in SSL encrypted connections & facilitates deeper policy enforcement. Streamlined management Unified security policy streamlines the configuration of firewall & every security feature to offer faster, easier & more consistent policy management. From a single interface, users can apply all policy criteria to every UTM feature with reduced complexity. The integrated WLAN controller also enables users to management up to 18 APs from a centralized user interface. More Wi-Fi Addressing the trend of BYOD, the Zy XEL USG Advanced Series helps SMBs satisfy the Wi-Fi demand for an exploding amount of smart devices. The Series is integrated with a WLAN controller that enables businesses to easily scale up the WLAN & provide Wi-Fi in multiple areas like meeting rooms & guest reception areas. Features High-performance, high-value Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for small & medium-sized businesses Anti-malware protection with firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP, next-generation application intelligence & SSL inspection Robust SSL, IPSec & L2TP over IPSec VPN connectivity & VPN high availability (HA) Built-in WLAN controller for centralized AP management & effortless WLAN scalability of up to 18 APs Comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modem compatibility & multi-WAN load-balancing, failover & fall back support Specifications Firewall Throughput
- 1.9 GBPS VPN Throughput
- 500 MBPS UTM throughput (AV & IDP)
- 300 MBPS Max TCP concurrent sessions
- 80, 000 Recommended Number of Users
- 50-75 Managed AP number (default/max)
- 2/18 UTM Licenses
- Yes Multi-WAN
- Yes Unified Security Policy
- Yes SSL Inspection
- Yes Device HA
- Yes Port Grouping Yes










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More & more people are relying on smart devices & cloud-based applications for business communications. This means that high network availability is critical for business continuity, more Wi-Fi is demanded in the workplace, and traditional regulatory measures for application usage are obsolete. Without an effective solution to control, optimize & block social, productivity & other web applications, SMBs risk losing work productivity & exposing company networks to new web threats. The Zy XEL USG Advanced Series are Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) designed to meet the mobility, anti-malware & policy enforcement challenges in SMBs. The integrated WLAN controller offers easy WLAN scalability for the growing demand for Wi-Fi;while WAN & VPN load balancing & failover ensures nonstop business communications. Zy XEL USGs offer industry-leading anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering & application intelligence technology for effective application optimization & comprehensive network protection. ...

The advancements in how people work & collaborate have brought three major challenges to small businesses. With the BYOD trend, small businesses today need to provide more Wi-Fi for an exploding amount of smart devices. The use of cloud-based social & productivity applications not only requires small businesses to be able to control, prioritize & block different applications to stay productive, but also opens doors to new web attacks. As threats evolve & these business challenges diversify, IT costs will only continue to grow, which is a real problem for small businesses with limited IT resources. The Zy XEL USG performance series are all-in-one Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) specifically designed to fulfill the demands BYOD, malware protection, application regulation, and budget control in small business environments. The built-in wireless AP & WLAN controller offer instant wireless hotspot capability & future WLAN scalability. Comprehensive UTM features & application intelligence technology provides deep, extensive protection, while keeping businesses in control of how web applications are used. The all-in-one design integrates everything small businesses need, delivering easier, more centralized management & lower total cost of ownership (TCO). All-in-one Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) for small businesses Anti-malware protection with firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP, and next-generation application intelligence Robust SSL, IPSec & L2TP over IPSec VPN connectivity Integrated single-radio (USG40W) wireless access point Built-in WLAN controller for centralized management of up to 10 APs Features Spend less, get more The Zy XEL USG Performance Series offers small businesses the lowest total cost of ownership. The all-in-one design provides everything small businesses need:anti-malware protection, VPN connectivity, integrated WLAN controller, and built-in wireless access point. This truly integrated security solution eliminates the need to purchase multiple appliances for different functions, and allows small businesses to connect, protect & manage with just one device. Peace of mind security The Zy XEL USG Performance Series delivers enterprise-grade Next Generation Firewall security without the hefty price tag. It provides deep, extensive protection & effective control of Web applications
- like Facebook, Google Apps & Netflix
- with such anti-malware protection mechanisms as firewall, ant-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, IDP & application intelligence. No longer do small businesses need to worry about threats, spam or social networking sites decreasing productivity. Wi-Fi where you need it Addressing the trend of BYOD, the Zy XEL USG Performance Series helps small businesses provide Wi-Fi wherever there is dem&. The USG40W features built-in single-radio & dual-radio wireless access points that can provide Wi-Fi for small offices straight out of the box. With an integrated WLAN controller, the USG Performance Series enables businesses to easily provide Wi-Fi in multiple other areas like reception areas & meeting rooms when Wi-Fi demand grows. Single point of management Designed specifically for businesses with limited IT resources, the Zy XEL USG Performance Series helps users connect, protect & manage with reduced complexity. The unified security policy design offers easier, more unified & streamlined management of all the security features;while the integrated WLAN controller provides centralized management of up to 10 APs. All this is integrated into a single solution, making it easy for users to manage VPN, wireless & security all from one device.

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While technology has certainly simpli&64257;ed many aspects of our lives, there is more than one side the story. Advancements in how people work & collaborate can often create major challenges for small businesses. These include managing the rapidly growing number of smart devices accessing networks, prioritizing & blocking a wide range of cloud-based productivity applications, & guarding against daily web-based intrusions & attacks. As threats evolve & challenges diversify, it becomes more dif&64257;cult for small businesses stay on top of these changes with limited IT resources at their disposal. The new Zyxel USG Performance Series are all-in-one next-generation &64257;rewalls (NGFW) speci&64257;cally designed with comprehensive UTM features that including malware protection, application regulation, & budget control in small business environments. The built-in wireless AP (USG40W & USG60W) & WLAN controller offer instant wireless hotspot capability & future WLAN scalability. The Zyxel USG Series supports VPN, allowing businesses to securely access resources with their partner of&64257;ces or headquarters. The all-in-one design integrates everything small businesses need, delivering easier & more centralized management with a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Bene&64257;ts Peace of mind security The Zyxel USG Performance Series delivers enterprisegrade Next Generation Firewall security without the hefty price tag. It provides deep, extensive protection & effective control of Web applications—like Facebook, Google Apps & Net&64258;ix—with such anti-malware protection mechanisms as &64257;rewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Content Filtering, IDP & Application Patrol. Newly added Content Filtering 2.0 supports Geo IP Blocking to help propel detection rates from strength to strength. No longer do small businesses need to worry about threats, spam or social networking sites decreasing productivity. Wi-Fi where you need it Addressing the trend of BYOD, the Zyxel USG Performance Series helps small businesses provide Wi-Fi wherever there is dem&. The USG40W & USG60W feature built-in single-radio & dual-radio wireless access points that can provide Wi-Fi for small of&64257;ces straight out of the box. An integrated WLAN controller with Zyxel AP Controller technology enables users to manage up to 18 access points from a centralized user interface. The USG Performance Series enables businesses to easily provide Wi-Fi in multiple other areas like reception areas & meeting rooms when Wi-Fi demand grows. Swift & secure &64257;rmware upgrades Locating &64257;rmware updates — not to mention identifying correct versions for your device & managing their installation — can be a complex & confusing ordeal. The Zyxel USG Series solves this with its new Cloud Helper service. Cloud Helper provides a simple step to look for upto-date &64257;rmware information. New &64257;rmware is immediately made available upon release from our of&64257;cial database to ensure its authenticity & reliability. Simpli&64257;ed management procedure Managing complex con&64257;guration settings can be confusing & time-consuming. The Zyxel USG Performance Series provides an “easy mode” setting in the GUI for entry-level & SOHO users. Easy mode provides an icon-based feature set & attractive dashboard to simplify management & monitoring of the device. Application & function settings also have integrated wizards for user-friendly setup. Zyxel USG Performance Series easy mode helps entry-level users & SOHO users effortlessly take advantage of high-speed & secure networking. One Network experience Aiming for relieving our customers from repetitive operations of deploying & managing a network, Zyxel One Network is designed to simplify the con&64257;guration, management, & troubleshooting, allowing our customers to focus on the business priorities. Zyxel One Network presents an easy-to-use tool, Zyxel One Network Utility (ZON Utility), to realize speed network setup. Zyxel Smart Connect allows Zyxel networking equipment to be aware & recognize each other & further facilitating the network maintenance via one-click remote functions such as factory reset or power cycling. Zyxel One Network rede&64257;nes the netw ork integration across multiple networking products from switch to Wi-Fi AP & to Gateway. Stay secure & up-to-date with One Security Zyxel provides frequent & timely updates in response to the latest security threats & advisories through One Security — our free online service portal. One Security offers informative network security resources & the know-how to assist businesses & IT administrators in keeping their network operations safe in the digital age. Information & resources can be found with one click via the GUI of Zyxel USG Extreme & Zy WALL series products. IT staff can quickly & easily catch up on the latest threats, & then proceed to walkthroughs & troubleshooting protocols with the help of easy-to-follow FAQs — all provided to help users secure their networks & simplify management of our UTM products. ...

The advancements in how people work & collaborate have brought three major challenges to small businesses. With the BYOD trend, small businesses today need to provide more Wi-Fi for an exploding amount of smart devices. The use of cloud-based social & productivity applications not only requires small businesses to be able to control, prioritize & block different applications to stay productive, but also opens doors to web attacks. As threats evolve & these business challenges diversify, IT costs will only continue to grow, which is a real problem for small businesses with limited IT resources. The Zy XEL USG performance series are all-in-one Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) specifically designed to fulfill the demands BYOD, malware protection, application regulation, and budget control in small business environments. The built-in wireless AP & WLAN controller offer instant wireless hotspot capability & future WLAN scalability. Comprehensive UTM features & application intelligence technology provides deep, extensive protection, while keeping businesses in control of how Web applications are used. The all-in-one design integrates everything small businesses need, delivering easier, more centralized management & lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Features Built-in Wireless AP Built with single-radio & dual-radio wireless access points, the Zy XEL USG40W is ideal for retail & office environments. Unified security policy Unified security policy offers object-based management & a unified configuration interface for firewall & all security-related policies. Users can easily apply all policy criteria to every UTM feature, reduce configuration time, and get more streamlined policy management. Anti-virus Powered by Kaspersky Safe Stream II gateway anti-virus, Zy XEL USGs provide comprehensive & real-time protection against malware threats before they enter the network. Zy XEL USGs can identify & block over 650, 000 viruses right at the gate & provide high-speed scanning with stream-based virus scanning technology. Anti-spam With a cloud-based IP reputation system, Zy XEL anti- spam can deliver accurate, zero-hour spam outbreak protection by analyzing up-to-the-minute sender reputation data from highly diverse traffic sources. It can detect spam outbreaks in the first few minutes of emergence regardless of spam language or format. Robust VPN Zy XEL USGs support high-throughput IPSec, L2TP over IPSec & SSL VPN for a wide range of site-to-client & site-to-site VPN deployments. Reinforced with the advanced SHA-2 encryption, the Zy XEL USGs provide the most secure VPN for business communications. Integrated WLAN controller The integrated WLAN controller supports CAPWAP, and enables centralized authentication & access management of multiple APs in the network. Application intelligence Zy XEL's USG Performance Series can identify, categorize & control over 3, 000 social, gaming, productivity, and other Web applications & behaviors. Users can prioritize productive applications, throttle acceptable ones, and block unproductive applications to boost productivity & prevent bandwidth abuse. Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDP) Zy XEL's IDP system uses deep packet inspection (DPI) technology that can scan multiple layers & protocols to inspect vulnerabilities invisible to simple port- & protocol-based firewalls. Zy XEL's IDP eliminates false positives with a database of malware signatures & provides effective protection against intrusions from unknown back doors. Content filtering Zy XEL content filtering helps screen access to websites that are not business related or malicious. With a massive, cloud-based database of over 140 billion URLs that are continuously analyzed & tracked, Zy XEL provides highly accurate, broad & instant protection against malicious Web content. Dual-WAN & mobile broadband The Zy XEL USG Performance Series provides high Internet uptime with dual-WAN & mobile broadband support. Comprehensive mobile broadband USB (Universal Serial Bus) modems are also supported for WAN backup. ...