What is the difference between Redirect All and Redirect All w/Local Precedence?

Redirect All and Redirect All with Local Precedence have fundamental differences in how they handle traffic routing, particularly concerning local access.

Redirect All is designed to route all traffic from the user device through the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliance. In this mode, local network traffic, such as access to printers or file shares on the same LAN, is not permitted, meaning that everything must go through the SMA, which could introduce latency and bandwidth limitations for local resources.

On the other hand, Redirect All with Local Precedence still directs the majority of traffic through the SMA but allows local traffic to be accessed directly when it conforms to specific criteria. This can enable users to access local resources without the latency that comes from routing through the SMA, thus improving performance when dealing with local applications or networks.

The distinction emphasizes the practicality of user experience; by enabling local access in one scenario while fully redirecting traffic in the other, organizations can tailor their traffic handling based on security needs or performance considerations. This flexibility can be particularly beneficial in environments where users frequently need access to both cloud resources through the SMA and local network resources.