What it is
The Zyxel USG Flex 100 is a hardware firewall appliance engineered to secure networks with firewall throughput of 270 Mbps and VPN throughput up to 900 Mbps. It connects via USB 3.0 and RJ-45 ports and operates on 12V DC power.
Who it's for
It’s appropriate for small to medium businesses seeking to protect their network traffic with solid firewall and VPN performance, fitting into existing infrastructure with minimal fuss.
Why it's good
The device balances throughput and security features with a compact form factor and energy-efficient design. Its MTBF rating near 1 million hours suggests dependable operation over time.
When to choose it
Select this firewall when your network security needs align with moderate throughput demands and you want a dedicated hardware device rather than software-based solutions.
Specifications
| Data transmission | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 0.9 Gbit/s |
| VPN throughput | 0.27 Gbit/s |
| Firewall throughput | 900 Mbit/s |
| VPN throughput | 270 Mbit/s |
| Performance | |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 989810 h |
| Heat dissipation | 42.65 BTU/h |
| Certification | DCC, CE, C-Tick, LVD |
| Network | |
| Number of VPN connections | 100 |
| VPN tunnels quantity | 64 |
| Number of VLANs | 8 |
| Concurrent SSL/VPN connections (maximum) | 30 |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | IPSec, SSL/TLS |
| VPN support | IKEv2, IPSec, SSL, L2TP/IPSec |
| Management features | |
| URL filtering | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| WAN connection | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| Design | |
| Built-in fan | No |
| Power | |
| Input current | 2 A |
| Power consumption (max) | 12.5 W |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | DCC, CE, C-Tick, LVD |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Width | 216 mm |
| Depth | 147.3 mm |
| Height | 33 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 284 mm |
| Package height | 190 mm |
| Package depth | 100 mm |
| Package weight | 1.4 kg |
| Technical details | |
| Heat dissipation | 42.65 BTU/h |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Endurance | |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 989810 h |
| Other features | |
| Firewall throughput | 900 Mbit/s |
| VPN throughput | 270 Mbit/s |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
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