Moving from IPTABLES to SonicWall

We are contemplating a move from the IPTABLES firewall to a firmware-based
one. I've never used SonicWall (the proposed replacement). Could anyone tell
me if this is an adequate substitute for the Linux-based f/w?

Currently, our small LAN (under 10 computers) is protected by a Linux
machine with IPTABLES that is used to route incoming connections from
trusted IP addresses to a host runnig a Java-based server. Some of the
connections are directed to other hosts, based on the destination port
number. Incoming connections occur on ports 80 (Web server), 422 (SSL), 1099
(RMI registry), and a variety of other ports (the external IP address of the
firewall is static). There is also some NAT involved.

All this is scripted in the IPTABLES rules, and I wonder if the
firmware-based firewall/router will be capable of providing similar
functionality.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
Alex.
Received on Mon May 1 01:03:48 2006