1. Sophos XG Firewall v 15.01.0 – Release Notes Sophos XG Firewall Web Interface Reference and Admin Guide v17 For Sophos Customers Document Date: April 2018.
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3. Sophos is still working on MR releases for v16.05. I don't see any release update for v17 before July 17'. Sophos XG 105 is enough to handle 6 desktops, I don't see the transition from XG 105 to 115 as a big upgrade that can reflect visible changes.

What’s new in XG Firewall v17.5. Here’s a quick overview of the key new features in v17.5: Synchronized Security – lateral movement protection – extends our Security Heartbeat™ automated threat isolation to prevent any threat from moving laterally or spreading across the network, even on the same subnet. The firewall instructs all healthy endpoints to completely isolate any unhealthy.

Janam XG105

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Rugged gun-style mobile computer with Windows CE or Windows Mobile 6
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Janam is a New York-based rugged mobile computing vendor with worldwide distribution. The company was established in January of 2006 as a provider of purpose-built rugged handheld computing devices for mobile workers.

Janam first launched the CE-version of the XG100 in January of 2009 and then introduced a Windows Mobile version in October of that year. Like the XM Series, the XG Series brings a number of unique and innovative features to market. For example, according to Janam it is the only rugged gun shaped mobile computer with the battery in the handle. This lowers the product's center of gravity which makes the device feel light and balanced in hand. In January of 2012, Janam added the XG105 with laser-based barcode scanning instead of a CMOS imager and a number of other improvements, most notably a higher resolution 480 x 640 pixel full VGA display.

From a technical perspective, the Janam XG105 is built on traditional vertical market mobile computing hardware and software. For processing power, the XG100 relies on the 624MHz version of the competent and powerful Marvell PXA320 chip. On the software side, the XG105 comes with the developer-oriented Windows CE 6.0 that continues to have wide-ranging support.

The 3.7-inch portrait-oriented analog touchscreen display measures 3.7 inches diagonally -- about average for this class of device -- and, as stated, uses full 480 x 640 pixel VGA resolution that provides excellent sharpness and goes well with more advanced Windows CE based applications. Operation is primarily via passive stylus, and there are also function keys and a navigation diamond.

In terms of size, the XG100 measures 3.5 x 9.1 inches, with the gun-style handle making the device about 7.15 inches tall. The whole thing weighs about a pound and a half. As can be seen on the picture, the XG100 has an elaborate keypad with either 42 or 52 keys in a total of five variations, including some that have dedicated VT or 3270 terminal emulation keys (yes, those are ancient, but still very much in use out there).

While the original XG100 comes with an integrated Adaptus 752 x 480 pixel CMOS imager for reading a variety of 1D and 2D codes and symbologies, the XG105 augments the XG Series product line with laser-based barcode scanning that reads barcodes as far as 17 feet (over five meters) away. Janam says it is the first licensee to offer a rugged mobile computer with Motorola's latest SE96X Series scan engine (see Motorola's SE960 page), and that the laser scanner-equipped model is for customers who need both close-range and distance barcode scanning as well as reliable capture of barcodes that are damaged or underneath shrinkwrap.

In the ruggedness and durability department, the XG100 can handle multiple six-foot drops onto concrete, carries IP64 sealing, and has a wide operating temperature range from 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The Li-Ion battery packs 18.5 watt-hours life, which should be good enough for full-shift operation.

Janam optimized the XG105 for the needs of mobile workers in warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks and other operating venues where rugged gun-shaped mobile computers are deployed. The device is clearly designed as a workhorse based on tried-and-true, mature technology and capable of handling abuse on the job. According to Janam, the XG105's list price is '$1,000 less than competitive products.'

The Sophos XG105 appliance is designed to

provide the optimal balance between

performance and protection – for diverse

IT environments. These entry-level desktop

firewalls are the ideal choice for budget-

conscious small businesses, retail and small

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or home offices. They are available with and without integrated wireless LAN, so you can have an all-in-one network security and hotspot solution without the need for additional hardware. The Intel dual-core technology makes them highly efficient and as they're fanless, they won't add unwanted noise to your office space.

We’ve engineered the XG Firewall to deliver outstanding performance. With 3 Gbps firewall throughput, 700 Mbps IPS throughput and 300 Mbps VPN throughput, the XG105 effortlessly handles multiple tasks simultaneously. And with an interface designed to eliminate unnecessary complexity, Sophos XG enables you to use the powerful features without needing to become an IT security expert.

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The Sophos XG firewall is the ultimate security package. Our appliances are built using Intel multi-core technology, solid-state drives, and accelerated in-memory content scanning. In addition, Sophos FastPath packet optimization technology ensures you'll always get maximum throughput. You get all the next-gen features you need plus features you can’t get anywhere else - including our revolutionary Security Heartbeat™, full web application firewall, and complete email anti-spam, encryption and DLP. No extra hardware. No extra cost. Simply choose what you want to deploy.

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Sophos XG Firewall takes an innovative approach across all areas of network security. From the way firewalls are managed, to the way they report information and how they work with other security systems around them, giving you an unprecedented level of simplicity, insight, and advanced threat protection. Sophos XG Firewall is also available as a software installer for Intel x86 and Virtual environments including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Citrix.