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SonicWall TZ270W Desktop Wireless Firewall with Built-In 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2 Gbps Throughput, 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, and SD-WAN for Small Office and Branch Deployments
The SonicWall TZ270W (03-SSC-3003) is a Gen 7 desktop next-generation firewall with an integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless radio that combines firewall security and Wi-Fi access in a single 1.87 lb appliance for small offices and branch locations that need secure wireless connectivity without deploying separate access point hardware. The TZ270W delivers 2 Gbps firewall throughput, 93.75 MB/s VPN throughput, and 128 MB/s IPS throughput across 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus the built-in wireless radio, running full Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection on both wired and wireless traffic simultaneously.
This SKU includes a Wireless-AC tradeup with Essential Protection Service Suite (EPSS) and Capture Security Center (CSE) for 3 years, activating Gateway Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Content Filtering, Anti-Spyware, URL Filtering, VoIP Protection, DDoS protection, and Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection out of the box. The TZ270W supports WPA2 with EAP-PEAP and EAP-TLS enterprise wireless authentication, 200 concurrent VPN tunnels, SD-WAN capability for application-aware multi-WAN path selection, and zero-touch deployment for remote provisioning. The 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.4 inch desktop chassis at 18.91W integrates with SonicWall Switch and SonicWave access points through a single-pane-of-glass management interface for unified branch network administration.
Where the SonicWall TZ270W Fits
- Small offices upgrading from consumer routers where the integrated 802.11ac wireless radio replaces both the existing router and any standalone access points with a single enterprise-grade security appliance, the 2 Gbps firewall throughput handles the combined wired and wireless traffic of 10-25 user environments with full deep packet inspection, and the included 3-year EPSS subscription provides enterprise security services without additional licensing costs
- Retail locations and branch offices with wireless POS requirements where the built-in Wi-Fi connects tablets, wireless payment terminals, and barcode scanners through the same deep packet inspection as wired devices, the WPA2 with EAP-TLS authentication segments corporate wireless from guest access, and the 1.87 lb desktop form factor fits under a counter or on a shelf without dedicated network closet infrastructure
- Multi-site deployments with centralized management where the zero-touch deployment capability provisions units at remote locations without dispatching technicians, the SD-WAN feature routes application traffic across dual WAN connections for performance and failover, and the Capture Security Center provides cloud-based reporting and policy management across all deployed TZ270W units from a central console
What the SonicWall TZ270W Delivers
- Integrated 802.11ac Wireless Firewall: Built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac radio with WPA2, EAP-PEAP, and EAP-TLS enterprise authentication. Applies full deep packet inspection to wireless traffic. Eliminates the need for separate access point hardware at small office locations.
- 2 Gbps Desktop NGFW with EPSS: 2 Gbps firewall throughput with 93.75 MB/s VPN and 128 MB/s IPS throughput. 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000Base-T). 200 VPN tunnels with 6,000 new connections per second. 3-year Essential Protection Service Suite and CSE included.
- SD-WAN and Zero-Touch Deployment: Built-in SD-WAN for application-aware multi-WAN path selection. Zero-touch deployment for remote site provisioning. SonicWall Switch and SonicWave access point integration for unified branch management.
- Compact Wireless Desktop Chassis: 1.87 lb desktop/rack-mountable form factor at 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.4 inches. 18.91W power consumption. Built-in and expandable storage. WEEE, REACH, and RoHS compliant.
What Is a Wireless Firewall
A wireless firewall is a network security appliance with an integrated Wi-Fi radio that applies the same deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and threat protection to wireless traffic that traditional firewalls apply to wired connections. Instead of deploying a separate firewall and wireless access point as two distinct devices, a wireless firewall like the SonicWall TZ270W combines both functions in a single chassis, inspecting all wireless traffic at the application layer before it reaches the network. This is particularly valuable for small offices and branch locations where deploying and managing separate security and wireless infrastructure adds cost and complexity without providing additional security benefit, since the wireless traffic would need to pass through the firewall for inspection regardless.