Hi all, I'm in need of some help.
I have a Cisco 1711 which I've used to maintain two VPN tunnels for several years. It is currently connected to my ISP's ADSL modem via the 10/100 ethernet port and into my network switch via the integrated 4 port switch.
I currently use a 512kb DSL connection which is soon to be upgraded to a 10mb line, my ISP will supply a new router to replace the modem which I assumed I could just plug into the Cisco 1711 and continue to use my two VPN tunnels as normal. (My external IP address will remain the same)
The people who set up the VPN's on (and supplied) the Cisco 1711 are telling me the 1711 will not be sufficient to route and encrypt the full 10Mbps of internet traffic and thus it will be necessary to install a new router of a specification that is suitable for this type and size of circuit.
They say I need to purchase a Cisco 2821(?) to replace the 1711. I thought as the ethernet port and integral switch both claim to support 10/100 it would do the job just fine. Do you guys see any reason why the 1711 won't work with the faster internet connection or do you think my VPN people are just trying to make some easy cash out of me?
Thanks in advance for any help
I have a Cisco 1711 which I've used to maintain two VPN tunnels for several years. It is currently connected to my ISP's ADSL modem via the 10/100 ethernet port and into my network switch via the integrated 4 port switch.
I currently use a 512kb DSL connection which is soon to be upgraded to a 10mb line, my ISP will supply a new router to replace the modem which I assumed I could just plug into the Cisco 1711 and continue to use my two VPN tunnels as normal. (My external IP address will remain the same)
The people who set up the VPN's on (and supplied) the Cisco 1711 are telling me the 1711 will not be sufficient to route and encrypt the full 10Mbps of internet traffic and thus it will be necessary to install a new router of a specification that is suitable for this type and size of circuit.
They say I need to purchase a Cisco 2821(?) to replace the 1711. I thought as the ethernet port and integral switch both claim to support 10/100 it would do the job just fine. Do you guys see any reason why the 1711 won't work with the faster internet connection or do you think my VPN people are just trying to make some easy cash out of me?
Thanks in advance for any help