I'm looking for recommendations for either 1) a modem/router/deep-packet firewall combo, or 2) a modem/router (bridge) + router/deep-packet firewall set, or 3) a modem/router (bridge) + deep-packet firewall appliance set to operate with CenturyLink residential VDSL2 service. I just received a Technicolor C2000T, but it is not 802.11ac and I can't find any specs on the firewall. The Technicolor C2100T recently appeared on the CenturyLink modem compatibility list, but it is currently only available in Florida, so I am told.
So, I'd like to find a solution that includes or supports:
· VDSL2 - Single-pair (now) and bonded-pair (future)
· WAN throughput at the highest CenturyLink speeds, on copper (now) and fiber (future)
· Latest generation firewall (deep-packet inspection, VPN, high throughput, low latency, manageable, logging)
· Wi-Fi 802.11ac
· Gigabit LAN ports
· USB 3.0
· IPv6
· Static IP address
· VOIP
· IPTV (PRISM-TV)
· HPNA (Bonus, to use the existing coaxial network. Alternatively, a separate HPNA bridge can be used.)
So far, it looks as though there is no such all-in-one device. Modem/routers typically have only stateful-packet firewalls and basic management. I have a couple prospects at this point. One possibility is using the Technicolor C2000T as a bridge with the SonicWALL TZ300 or TZ400 firewall appliance (deep-packet firewall/router/Wi-Fi). The ASUS DSL-AC68U (bridgeable modem/router combo) is also a prospect. I'm looking at the bridgeable modem/router combo as a full-featured backup to the router/deep-packet firewall, so in the event the router/deep-packet firewall fails, the bridge can be reset to router-mode and be used temporarily for routing, stateful-firewall, and Wi-Fi.
Any other recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
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