SonicWall TZ470 Network Security/Firewall Appliance

Designed for small organizations and distributed enterprises with SD-Branch locations, the SonicWall TZ470 delivers industry-validated security effectiveness with best-in-class price-performance. This compact, feature-rich network security appliance protects your edge and branches from evolving threats while simplifying deployment, management, and ongoing threat intelligence integration. Built to scale with your growing network, the TZ470 blends advanced threat prevention, reliable VPN connectivity, and streamlined administration into a single, cost-efficient solution that keeps your business productive and secure.

• Advanced threat prevention for small offices: The TZ470 combines next-generation firewall capabilities with layered security services, including intrusion prevention, anti-malware, content filtering, and TLS/SSL inspection, to stop known and zero-day threats before they reach your network.
• SD-Branch readiness and streamlined management: Optimized for distributed environments, the TZ470 supports SD-WAN features and centralized management through SonicWall’s cloud-based solutions, enabling secure, reliable branch connectivity and simplified policy enforcement across sites.
• Flexible, high-efficiency networking: Designed for small to mid-sized networks, the TZ470 provides adaptable WAN/LAN interfaces, VLAN support, and VPN options that ensure fast, secure communications for remote workers and multi-site collaborations without compromising performance.
• Comprehensive VPN and secure access: Robust remote access with IPsec and SSL VPN, plus site-to-site tunnels, give your teams secure connectivity from anywhere, protecting sensitive data and preserving productivity.
• Cost-effective, enterprise-grade protection: Engineered to deliver enterprise-grade security at an affordable price point, the TZ470 offers reliable hardware and intelligent threat intelligence integration for ongoing protection as your network grows.

Technical Details of SonicWall TZ470 Network Security/Firewall Appliance

• Security capabilities: Integrated next-generation firewall with intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, URL/content filtering, application control, and TLS/SSL inspection to identify and block threats at every layer of your network.
• Threat intelligence and response: Leverages global threat intelligence and reputation-based security to adapt to emerging threats, ensuring proactive protection for endpoints, users, and data traversing the network.
• SD-Branch and deployment flexibility: Designed to support SD-Branch architectures, enabling secure, centralized policy management across branch locations while preserving local control when needed.
• Networking features: Multi-WAN readiness, flexible routing, VLAN segmentation, DHCP services, DNS features, and QoS capabilities to prioritize critical applications and services.
• VPN and remote access: Supports IPSec and SSL VPN for secure remote access, along with site-to-site VPN tunnels to connect multiple offices with encrypted communications.
• Management and visibility: Centralized management through SonicWall Capture Security Center for policy consistency, monitoring, and threat analytics across the network ecosystem.
• Hardware and form factor: Desktop-class, compact appliance designed for small offices and branch locations, with a design optimized for quiet operation and easy integration into existing networks.

how to install SonicWall TZ470

• Plan and prepare: Assess your network topology, decide which ports will serve WAN and LAN roles, and determine VLANs or segments needed to separate traffic types (office, guest, IoT, and services).
• Physically connect the device: Power on the TZ470, connect the WAN uplink to your internet modem or edge router, and attach LAN ports to your switch or direct devices as needed. If rack mounting is preferred, use appropriate mounting hardware for your environment.
• Initial access and onboarding: Use a computer on the management network to access the TZ470’s default management interface via a web browser, and complete the initial configuration wizard to set administrative credentials and basic network settings.
• Implement security profiles: Enable key security features such as IPS, anti-malware, content filtering, TLS/SSL inspection, and application control. Apply recommended security policies and tailor rules to your organization’s needs and compliance requirements.
• Configure VPN and SD-Branch policies: Set up VPN tunnels (IPsec/SSL) for remote workers and inter-site connectivity, and enable SD-Branch features to unify policy management and secure connectivity across distributed locations.
• Finalize deployment and monitoring: Create user roles and access controls, assign appropriate VLANs, review alerts and event logs, and connect the TZ470 to Capture Security Center for ongoing monitoring, threat intelligence updates, and policy optimization.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What makes the TZ470 suitable for small businesses? A: The TZ470 combines enterprise-grade security features with a compact form factor, straightforward management, and a price-performance advantage that fits small IT budgets while protecting hybrid and SD-Branch networks.
• Q: Does the TZ470 support SD-WAN and SD-Branch? A: Yes. It is designed to work within SD-Branch architectures, providing secure, centralized policy enforcement and reliable branch connectivity across distributed locations.
• Q: What types of VPN are supported? A: The TZ470 supports IPSec and SSL VPN for remote access, along with site-to-site VPN capabilities to securely connect multiple offices and partner networks.
• Q: Can I manage TZ470 centrally? A: Yes. You can manage TZ470 devices through SonicWall Capture Security Center, enabling centralized policy management, visibility, and threat analytics across your deployment.
• Q: What security features are included? A: The TZ470 includes intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, content filtering, application control, and TLS/SSL inspection to safeguard networks from evolving threats.
• Q: Is hardware support included? A: Standard hardware warranty with optional extended support plans is available to align with your organization's maintenance and SLA needs.