Cisco Meraki Z3 Teleworker (discontinued) vs. WatchGuard XTM - Discontinued Product

Like it's name suggests, the Cisco Meraki Z3 Teleworker is well suited for remote or teleworkers. It simplifies connecting remote workers in a secure way to internal networks via Meraki SD-WAN capabilities with great versatility for both, remote workers and administrators. Wireless and cable connections make it perfect for remote workers and the central dashboard with its possibilites for simple setup are pros for the Cisco Meraki Z3 Teleworker.

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The web filter is complicated when you don't have a server to log in users.
Companies using static IPs.
They have to be clear about the number of users that the company has in order to obtain the correct model since each one has its resources according to the number of users.

• Provide visibility into user home network.
• "Always on" type of network experience without VPN.
• Managed and provisioned through the Cisco Meraki dashboard.

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• They are simple to set up and configure. With just a few months of experience you can easily deploy any series of XTM in mid to small environments in minutes. I can deploy clustered M5600 in an enterprise within 30 minutes straight from the box, that's easy.
• They are very reasonably priced and competitive in the market. For small and mid-sized businesses it's hard to beat the bang for the buck.
• After setting them up, it's also very easy to fine tune and manage them. The packet monitor is very useful in troubleshooting and I use it to tighten down rule sets.
• Dimension is a great packet analyzer and I think they still offer it as a free tool.

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• No roaming between MR Access Points and Z3
• No 5G connectivity (already fixed by Z4)

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• Obviously discontinued
• Difficult to replace without upgrading
• Security bundle is a yearly commitment

At the time of implementation, we were not aware of a comparable product from Cisco or comparative vendor. We had initially deployed the Z1 appliance and had so much success that the transition to the Cisco Meraki Z3 Teleworker was a quick and easy fit for us. The device is easy to deploy and just works.

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WatchGuard XTM is easier to use, has more features in one device, can have better and more specific policies, has a much lower cost, and is stable.

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Cisco Meraki Z3 Teleworker acts not just as a gateway but also as a VPN and Firewall. The performance is great and it solves a lot of situations, that I mentioned before. I highly recommend buying and trying it.

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• Good visibility for IT team so we can monitor and validate the teleworker traffic
• Zero Touch Provisioning so we do not need to send a Engineer to configure it.
• Consumer-grade network security

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• Great value per dollar
• Easy rule management
• Simplifies management of remote boxes

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