RE: FORTIGATE

While my experience with fortinet products is only on their SMB products, I
will reply with my experience with it. 

I recently just finished using my demo unit of the Fortigate 100 from which
I promptly ordered a unit for my office.  The first thing that I had to do
when I initially set up the unit was update it's firmware.  The new firmware
enhances to units capability and interaction greatly.  The only real problem
I had was that Fortinet (in effort to comply with the needs or users)
changed all the CLI commands (for the most part) from version 2.50 MR2
(8/2003) to the current release.  

Initial setup though was quick and painless using the GUI.  I did not have a
chance to do any extensive work with the CLI due to time restraints etc.  

As for Anti-virus, it seems to be a robust solution, however not one to
replace existing internal AV systems. 

I did not get much of a chance to use the IDS on the unit though.


Jared

-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Marullo [mailto:Jake.Marullo@XOTech-LLC.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 10:48 AM
To: firewalls@securityfocus.com
Subject: FORTIGATE 

Hello List,
        We are looking for a ICSA Certified Stateful packet inspector
firewall that also has VPN and IDS/IPS capabilities.  We are currently
looking at SonicWALL Pro 4060, Netscreen 204, and Fortigate 800.  Does
anyone have any experience/recommendations with these firewalls, mostly in
particular the Fortigate?  Thanks in advance.

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