Networking technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, making it difficult to keep up with the latest innovations. Providing rock-solid security is even more challenging, especially for small businesses and networks administrators with limited IT resources. Deploying and managing a complex network security product simply isn't an option. You need a reliable, flexible, easy-to-use solution that delivers business-class security at a price that won't break your budget. The SonicWALL TZ 170 is the ultimate total security platform for home, small, remote and branch office deployments. Utilizing SonicWALL's feature-rich SonicOS operating system, the TZ 170 offers a choice between absolute ease-of-use for basic networks and unsurpassed flexibility for networks with more complex needs. SonicOS Standard, included with every TZ 170, allows rapid deployment in basic networks with a user-friendly Web interface and powerful wizards. Building upon SonicOS Standard, SonicOS Enhanced is an optional software upgrade that provides advanced features including WAN ISP Fail-Over, Object-Based Management and Policy-Based NAT for more complex network installations. The benefits don't end with the software. The TZ 170 features a state-of-the-art SonicWALL Security Processor for blazingly fast firewall and VPN performance, as well as an Optional Port that can be configured as a WorkPort for telecommuters, a second LAN for added network flexibility or a second WAN for ISP Fail-Over and Load Balancing. Whether you have a small network with basic needs or a more complex network requiring flexibility and advanced features, the SonicWALL TZ 170 makes your decision simple.