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Netgear ProSafe SRX5308 VPN/Firewall - 8 Port - 1 UserFirewall Throughput: 1 Gbps - VPN Throughput: 180 Mbps SRX5308-100NAS Network Security & Firewalls
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Netgear SRX5308 Performs Reliably after 2 Months . I bought this SRX5308 to replace an old FVX538 v1 router, and after a couple months I can say that I am pleased with the stability of this device. The SRX5308 can handle loads more simultaneous connections (200K+), and that connection limitation was causing hanging on the FVX538 as the device is used as a firewall & NAT router for a dozen servers in a datacenter. The SRX5308 has not needed a reboot once in 2 months, which says much since I have gone through 2 Linksys (RV042, RV082) and one other Netgear (FVX538) router previously as those were hanging every other day or more often.
The web-based management interface works well and I am mainly using the firewall services and NAT functionality, so I can't comment on the VPN or load balancing functionality.
I would just give 4 stars, but when I contacted Netgear for support (apparently there is 90 days free support) they were very responsive and promised a fix for my needs (more WAN secondary IPs supported) in the next firmware update. The hardware has lifetime warranty, and I have no doubt Netgear will honor this as they have promptly replaced other units that I have sent in.
Netgear SRX5308 Performs Reliably after 2 Months . I bought this SRX5308 to replace an old FVX538 v1 router, and after a couple months I can say that I am pleased with the stability of this device. The SRX5308 can handle loads more simultaneous connections (200K+), and that connection limitation was causing hanging on the FVX538 as the device is used as a firewall & NAT router for a dozen servers in a datacenter. The SRX5308 has not needed a reboot once in 2 months, which says much since I have gone through 2 Linksys (RV042, RV082) and one other Netgear (FVX538) router previously as those were hanging every other day or more often.
The web-based management interface works well and I am mainly using the firewall services and NAT functionality, so I can't comment on the VPN or load balancing functionality.
I would just give 4 stars, but when I contacted Netgear for support (apparently there is 90 days free support) they were very responsive and promised a fix for my needs (more WAN secondary IPs supported) in the next firmware update. The hardware has lifetime warranty, and I have no doubt Netgear will honor this as they have promptly replaced other units that I have sent in.
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It Took Two Tries . The first unit was DOA. When I turned it on the Power light and the Test light came on but the port lights didn't flash like they should and the Test light never went out. Netgear Support confirmed that it was probably stuck in Power On Self Test and they even initiated an RMA even though I told them I was going to return it to Amazon. Amazon was quick to issue me an RMA and sent a replacement right away. The new unit is working perfectly and was straight forward in configuring. I will be adding a second WAN connection in about a week so we will see how the load balancing works out. I will update this review if possible after getting that working.
It Took Two Tries . The first unit was DOA. When I turned it on the Power light and the Test light came on but the port lights didn't flash like they should and the Test light never went out. Netgear Support confirmed that it was probably stuck in Power On Self Test and they even initiated an RMA even though I told them I was going to return it to Amazon. Amazon was quick to issue me an RMA and sent a replacement right away. The new unit is working perfectly and was straight forward in configuring. I will be adding a second WAN connection in about a week so we will see how the load balancing works out. I will update this review if possible after getting that working.
Cons Review
Does not work as advertised. AVOID! . Do not buy this thing if you expect it do actually do what the marketing tells you it can do. If you're going to simply plug a couple of WAN interfaces into it and have a couple of simple vLans behind it then you might be satisfied.
If you intend to use any of the advanced WAN-to-LAN firewall features or expect the WAN interface to be able to consistently answer secondary IPs on your public side then save your money.
I spent the better part of a month trying to get this configured for some very basic duties. For example, a DNS server was put behind the firewall into a VLAN and I created a firewall rule to forward DNS requests on a specific IP address on the public side to this NATd machine. AFter working fine for about a week the firewall rule suddenly appeared to change from the specific IP I put in there to 0.0.0.10. I have no idea how that happened but it took my network down because the Slave DNS servers could no longer talk to my master behind NAT.
This is one of several problems that I've had and struggled with Netgear tech support to resolve. Their solution is to have me do packet captures on all sides and send them to them. I'm experienced enough to know how to configure simple firewall rules and I know that I didn't make these changes (they appeared on a handful of non-related firewall rules).
I say they shipped this product too soon and didn't properly run it through QA and they're trying to put it on the shoulders of their customers to troubleshoot the device. Well that doesn't fly for a piece of hardware that is designed for the border of a network with high bandwidth, which is the segment they're going for here.
BAD BAD BAD Netgear. Then to tell me it's my problem and not theirs in the end is a rediculous way to treat their customers. I have a Linksys RV082 that is handling the same role, only it has 2 instead of 4 WAN ports. The bottom line is, this product looks like it can handle everything and that is just too good to be true.
Buyer BEWARE!
If you intend to use any of the advanced WAN-to-LAN firewall features or expect the WAN interface to be able to consistently answer secondary IPs on your public side then save your money.
I spent the better part of a month trying to get this configured for some very basic duties. For example, a DNS server was put behind the firewall into a VLAN and I created a firewall rule to forward DNS requests on a specific IP address on the public side to this NATd machine. AFter working fine for about a week the firewall rule suddenly appeared to change from the specific IP I put in there to 0.0.0.10. I have no idea how that happened but it took my network down because the Slave DNS servers could no longer talk to my master behind NAT.
This is one of several problems that I've had and struggled with Netgear tech support to resolve. Their solution is to have me do packet captures on all sides and send them to them. I'm experienced enough to know how to configure simple firewall rules and I know that I didn't make these changes (they appeared on a handful of non-related firewall rules).
I say they shipped this product too soon and didn't properly run it through QA and they're trying to put it on the shoulders of their customers to troubleshoot the device. Well that doesn't fly for a piece of hardware that is designed for the border of a network with high bandwidth, which is the segment they're going for here.
BAD BAD BAD Netgear. Then to tell me it's my problem and not theirs in the end is a rediculous way to treat their customers. I have a Linksys RV082 that is handling the same role, only it has 2 instead of 4 WAN ports. The bottom line is, this product looks like it can handle everything and that is just too good to be true.
Buyer BEWARE!
Requires a suitable system to get it to work . Fell for the routing throughput and four WAN ports. While installing it and see it run, all I could hear is the loud fan. For Windows 7 I have found it weird and it is time to create a system that best suits this device.
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Product Details
EAN : 0606449065145UPC : 606449065145
MPN : SRX5308-100NAS
Brand : Netgear
Weight : 7 pounds
Height : 5 inches
Length : 17 inches
Width : 10 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Format : CD-ROM
Hardware Platform : Pc
Manufacturer : Netgear
Model : SRX5308-100NAS
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows
Publisher : Netgear
SKU : ELA457057
Studio : Netgear
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