Config help please 1

[sjctechno]

I have the following setup:
SITE 1 SITE 2
PCs -> 1548 -> 2501 (lline) (T1) <-1602R <-2950 <- PIX 515E <- PCs

I want to do away with the Leased line (ISDN I think) at site 1, which
connects to site 2, and replace it with a DSL and do a VPN site-to
site. (Site 2 also has Internet connection)

What do I need to change out equipment wise, adn how easy is this to
configure. I would also like to do a roaming VPN connection to Site 2
across the net.

Thanks,
Steven Cohn

 

[lgarner]

The Pix at site2 will work fine. You might want to see if you have 3DES and upgrade the FOS if it's only DES.

At site1 I'd probably put in a Pix also. Depending on the number of users and availability requirements, a 506E would probably be plenty. Since you're using DSL, I imagine that's the case.

 

[sjctechno]

lgarner - Thanks. One other question. Since the 2501 has a serial interface (ISDN), I suppose I need to replace it with something to talk to the new DSL modem I will be getting (SBC - probably a Netopia). Any suggestions? Or could I go straight from the Netopia to the Pix?

Thanks,
Steven Cohn

 

[lgarner]

The DSL modem will (or should) have an Ethernet interface. You can plug it into the Pix with a crossover Cat5 cable.