DrayTek Vigor2928 Dual WAN Hardware Firewall with 10GbE SFP+ and RJ-45

The DrayTek Vigor2928 is a high-performance hardware firewall engineered to provide secure and reliable network management for professional environments. By integrating Dual WAN connectivity with both 10GbE SFP+ and RJ-45 ports, this device ensures seamless network availability through advanced load balancing and automatic WAN failover capabilities. It is built to handle intensive data traffic with a maximum transfer rate of 9.3 Gbit/s and robust IPSec VPN throughput of 5.4 Gbit/s, making it a powerful solution for maintaining network integrity and high-speed connectivity.

Advantages

This hardware firewall offers exceptional versatility by supporting multiple connection types, allowing businesses to optimize their bandwidth usage effectively. The inclusion of 10GbE SFP+ ports provides future-proof connectivity for high-speed fiber networks, while the dual WAN configuration minimizes downtime by switching to a secondary connection if the primary link fails. Furthermore, the device supports up to 50 concurrent VPN tunnels, ensuring secure remote access for employees, and features 8xVLAN support for efficient network segmentation and traffic management.

Suitable for

• Small to medium-sized business networks requiring high-speed fiber connectivity.
• Environments needing reliable internet uptime through WAN failover and load balancing.
• Organizations requiring secure remote access via multiple VPN tunnels.
• Network administrators looking to segment traffic using VLANs.

This device may not be suitable for home users or small offices that do not require advanced routing, VPN management, or 10GbE fiber connectivity, as its professional-grade features may exceed basic requirements. It is also not intended for wireless networking, as it does not include built-in Wi-Fi capabilities.

Key specifications

• Maximum data transfer rate: 9.3 Gbit/s
• IPSec VPN throughput: 5.4 Gbit/s
• WAN connectivity: 10GbE SFP+ and RJ-45
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
• Security: IPSec encryption
• VLAN support: 8xVLAN
• VPN capacity: Up to 50 tunnels
• Dimensions: 241 x 165 x 43 mm

To use the DrayTek Vigor2928, connect your primary and secondary internet sources to the designated WAN ports and link your local network devices to the LAN ports. Access the web-based management interface through a browser to configure your WAN settings, load balancing policies, and VPN parameters. Ensure that the firmware is updated to the latest version to benefit from the most recent security patches and performance enhancements.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that your internet service provider supports the required SFP+ or RJ-45 connection types.
• Ensure your network infrastructure supports the throughput speeds provided by this firewall.
• Confirm that the number of supported VPN tunnels meets your remote access requirements.
• Check if your current network setup requires additional switches for local device connectivity.

For optimal performance and security, place the firewall in a well-ventilated area and ensure that all connected cables are properly secured. Regularly monitor the device logs through the management interface to identify and address potential network bottlenecks or security threats.