150 Mbps Throughput, 6 LAN Ports
The Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance is a next-generation, full-featured security appliance for small business, branch office, and enterprise teleworker environments that delivers high-performance firewall, SSL and IPsec VPN, and rich networking services in a modular, "plug-and-play" appliance. Using the integrated Web-based Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager, the Cisco ASA 5505 can be rapidly deployed and easily managed, enabling businesses to minimize operations costs. The Cisco ASA 5505 features a flexible 8-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch, whose ports can be dynamically grouped to create up to three separate VLANs for home, business, and Internet traffic for improved network segmentation and security.
Price Range: $350 - $426
Epinions Rating: 
(1 Review)
MPN: ASA5505BUNK9
Connectivity: Wired
Another great firewall for small business
Author's Rating:
Pros: small, powerful, LOTS OF PORTS, Cisco quality, ASDM better than it's credited for
Cons: No Anti-X, expensive, requires expertise
The Bottom Line: While it lacks Anti-X and isn't for the newbies, the ASA 5505 is a solid, dependable unit that you won't go wrong with.
Review: Where I work, I am the Cisco guy. I sort of got elected to this position somehow. When our clients (nonprofit agencies) want a firewall or a VPN, I'm the one who sets it up. Nonprofit agencies have little budget, as one might expect... Read Full Review by kurt_g, Dec 7, 2007
