Backup internet lines

[Moffet]

Hello again

I was wondering how to set up a backup line on a Firebox II (there is little documentation about this product now that it has been discontinued). We use DSL at the moment but now have BOVPN set up so need a backup line.

With the SOHO box you can get the DualISP port upgrade which should allow us to use our ISDN lines as a backup but I'm not sure what to do with the Firebox II - can the optional port be configured for this?

Thanks

Moffet

 

[Ntr0P]

You cannot use the optional port because you cannot configure a gateway. You might be able to do this with some kind of proxy between the optional and ISP routers.

Otherwise, there are products that might do what you want... For example, a router using BGP, a Fatpipe, a Nexland Pro800 Turbo, or ALLOT. You then set your default gateway to that device and let it figure out which wire to send the traffic down.

 

[Moffet]

So what does anyone else out there use? And would you recommend it?