SonicWALL TZ470W Security Appliance with Wi-Fi 5, 1GbE & 2.5GbE, 8-Port

The SonicWALL TZ470W stands apart from typical desktop firewalls by combining dual 2.5GbE ports with integrated Wi-Fi 5, delivering multi-gigabit wired performance and wireless connectivity in a compact form factor. Built for distributed enterprises and remote offices, it offers 5.0 Gbps firewall throughput and 2.5 Gbps threat prevention throughput, ensuring deep packet inspection without compromising speed. With support for up to 100 users, this appliance provides enterprise-grade security including IPS, anti-malware, content filtering, and SD-WAN capabilities.

Highlights

• Dual 2.5GbE ports for high-speed WAN/LAN connectivity
• Integrated 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi for flexible deployment
• 5.0 Gbps firewall throughput and 2.5 Gbps threat prevention
• Supports up to 100 site-to-site VPN tunnels and 50 SSL VPN tunnels
• Comprehensive security: IPS, GAV, anti-spyware, application control

In daily use

The TZ470W excels in branch offices requiring both wired and wireless security. Its eight 1GbE ports connect workstations and IP phones, while the 2.5GbE ports handle high-bandwidth uplinks. The intuitive web-based GUI simplifies policy management, and cloud management enables remote monitoring. With 300,000 maximum DPI connections and 20,000 new connections per second, it handles demanding traffic without latency. The external power adapter keeps the desktop footprint minimal, and the USB 3.0 port allows for 3G/4G failover or configuration backup.

Full specifications

• Form Factor: Desktop
• Connectivity: Wired and Wireless (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac Wave 2)
• Firewall Throughput: 5.0 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.5 Gbps (Full DPI)
• VPN Throughput: 2.0 Gbps
• Ethernet Ports: 8 x 1GbE RJ45, 2 x 2.5GbE RJ45
• USB Ports: 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
• Console Port: 1 x RJ45
• Maximum DPI Connections: 300,000
• New Connections/Second: 20,000
• Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels: 100
• SSL VPN Tunnels: 50 (expandable to 250)
• Recommended Users: Up to 100
• Security Features: IPS, GAV, Anti-Spyware, Content Filtering, Application Control, SSL/TLS Inspection, SD-WAN
• Management: Web GUI, CLI, Cloud Management
• Power Supply: External AC Adapter

Final note

The SonicWALL TZ470W is a versatile security appliance that bridges the gap between performance and simplicity, making it an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses seeking robust protection without complexity.