Router-To-Router VPN

[vliarop]

Hi everyone,

I want to connect two office's lans via VPN.
Office 1 has DSL-2MBps and a firewall box (don't know what model) setup as VPN server for remote access.
Office 2 has win98 clients in the lan and a ISDN-128 dialup.
What is the best solution (value/money) of router/firewall to buy for office 2 to connect to office 1.
I read this can be made under win2000server, but I'd like to have an all-in-one box.

Thanks

 

[vliarop]

Thought this would be easy for someone to give an answer...

 

[Guest_imported]

I think everyone only replies to the subjects they are interested in, I have about the same question as you and I don't get an answer either...
Sorry, but I don't know it either

 

[lanceja]

You first need to find out what Office 1 is using for a Firewall/VPN solution. If it is a Symantec (Raptor) firewall, then you could use a Symantec Firewall/VPN appliance to connect Office 2. The basic model goes for around $450. I have not used the appliance but that was suggested to me when I was looking at the same problem you had.

Both DLink and Linksys make VPN routers that have firewall capabilities. The only problem I have heard is that you need to make sure that they are compatible with your present Firewall in Office 1.

Hopefully this helps you out.

 

[jeffarch]

I first tried with Windows2000 server's VPN through a Linksys BEFSR11. No success, partly because the BEFSR11 only passes one tunnel and I need two. Now I'm trying two Linksys BEFVP41 VPN routers (one at each location). I'll let you know if it works!

 

[EddieVenus]

This is more of a personal choice and/or money issue. If you have a corp account to use then get the same firewall as the one you have at the main site. If you look into it you will find that most all good firewall makers have several models, so you could most likely get one a few models down from the one you have a the main site since the same firewall as the main site might be overkill. Also if you mix and match brands you are just asking for trouble. I do this for a living, and I have seen incompatabilities accross the board. Stick whith the same manufacturer and preferably the same software version (firmware version). This will minimize your troubles, if you have a tight budget you can use a win2k box to most firewalls, but that is a bad idea. Win2k is not as secure as a good firewall appliance, unless you remove EVERYTHING that is not needed, and then I still couldn't say it is as secure. In anycase it will not be as funcional. Get a good brand, and make sure it works with your currnet firwall's VPN first before you get it. Call tech support for your currnet firewall and ask what firewalls have been tested clean with your currnent model and version. This will save you time and money in the long and short runs.