and then apply it elsewhere in the configuration. Logging into the USG20 web GUI presents a useful dashboard of high level status indicators, shown in Figure 4.Ĭonfiguration of the USG20 is object oriented, meaning you create an object, such as an IP address, a user, a schedule, an application, etc. One of the strengths of the USG20 is that it provides a good amount of information in various formats. The front of the device (Figure 1) has the device’s indicator lights. There is an internal fan which is audible, but I didn’t find it any more offensive than the fan in my laptop. Physically, the USG20 is a desktop device, measuring 8.25” (W) x 5.5” (D) x 1.25” (H). Note that Zyxel also offers the USG20W that includes a wireless AP. The USG20 isn’t just a refresh of an older device, though. So I’ll refer to that review periodically. I looked at Zyxel’s USG100 UTM device a couple years ago, and the USG20 shares a lot of its functionality. Although the USG20 isn’t a full Unified Threat Management (UTM) device because it lacks anti-virus and intrusion detection and prevention, it provides some excellent security and networking features.

This small network security device has quite a few networking and security options.

In this review, I’m going to cover Zyxel’s USG20 security router. Multiple information and report options.EPS AV feature clarifiedīusiness class router with Gigabit ports, IPsec and SSL gateways, one-to-one NAT, bandwidth management and more Introduction Updated – RV220W info corrected.

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