Firewall licences and support covers subscription services, feature licences, upgrades and VPN client licences for network security appliances, for IT managers, resellers and small businesses that need to keep an existing firewall protected. Our range has over 250 products, mainly from Fortinet and Zyxel, with further options from Cisco, Rohde & Schwarz and Extreme.
How to choose a firewall licence
Match the exact firewall model. A licence is tied to a specific appliance or product family, so check the model name before ordering. Our range includes licences listed for Zyxel USG FLEX 100, 200, 500 and 700 and for ATP200, as well as SecuExtender IPSec VPN Client licences.
Know what the licence covers. Some products unlock features, others are subscriptions for services such as threat protection, content filtering or updates, and a few are upgrades. Most items in our range are listed as licences, with a smaller number of subscriptions and upgrades, so read the product title to see which services are included.
Pick the right term. Terms run from one year up to five years in our range, with one and two years the most common. A longer term means fewer renewals to track and keeps the protection running without gaps. A shorter term suits a firewall you plan to replace soon.
Check the licence quantity. Many products are sold as a single licence, but some come in packs of 5, 10 or 50. This matters mainly for VPN client licences, where each remote user needs their own seat.
Plan renewals before expiry. When a subscription lapses, the firewall usually keeps routing traffic but stops receiving updated threat signatures and some services. Order the renewal ahead of the end date so protection does not drop.
Brands we carry
- Fortinet: maker of FortiGate firewalls, with security services delivered through subscription bundles that add threat protection and filtering.
- Zyxel: known for the USG FLEX and ATP firewall series and the SecuExtender VPN client, which are well represented in our range.
- Cisco: one of the longest-established names in enterprise firewalls, with licensing tied to its security appliances.
- Rohde & Schwarz: German IT security specialist whose cybersecurity business built on the gateprotect firewall line.
- Extreme: Extreme Networks is best known for enterprise switching and wireless networking.
- Netgear: known for networking equipment for homes and small businesses.
Also in our range: Hewlett Packard Enterprise and D-Link.
Frequently asked questions
What is a firewall licence?
A firewall licence is a software entitlement that unlocks features or services on a firewall appliance. Depending on the product, it can enable threat protection, content filtering, VPN access or support. It is normally issued for a set period and for a specific product family.
What happens when a firewall subscription expires?
In most cases the firewall continues to pass traffic, but it stops receiving updates and the subscription-based services switch off. That leaves the network exposed to newer threats. Renewing before the end date avoids this gap.
Can I use a licence on any firewall?
No, a licence only works with the model or series it was made for. A Zyxel USG FLEX 200 licence, for example, is not meant for a Fortinet or Cisco device. Always compare the compatibility line in the product details with your appliance.
Should I buy a one-year or a multi-year licence?
Choose a multi-year term if the firewall will stay in service for that long, as it saves you repeated renewals. Choose one year if you may replace the hardware soon or want to review your security setup annually. Our range offers terms from one to five years.
