[wplug] VPN Appliance

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http://openvpn.net/  openvpn worked well for me.  I think the server can be configured to run on windows.     You might want to consider running the vpn server, win2003,  on vmware.  When the hardware fails, it's a quick recovery.

Nicholas A. Schembri
State College PA USA

 
----- Original Message ----
From: DK <curlynoodle at gmail.com>
To: General user list <wplug at wplug.org>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 3:18:00 PM
Subject: [wplug] VPN Appliance

Hello All:

I am proposing a VPN system for a customer.  Even considering the potential cost 
savings, a custom "home-brewed" Linux server is not acceptable, as the system 
will be supported by Microsoft-oriented engineers (not IT).  My customer 
suggested using Microsoft VPN on one of their Win2003 servers.  I would like to 
stay clear of this method, as it would likely be subject to political agendas 
within my customer's IT department.

So, I am considering using a VPN appliance.

I have begun to look at the typical big name vendors, i.e. Cisco, SonicWall, 
MultiTech, etc.

Technically, my requirements are as follow:

- Support for at least five (5) remote clients
- Excellent logging capabilities
- Optional support for at least one (1) gateway-to-gateway connection
- Option for RADIUS authentication

Commercially, my requirements are:

- World-wide, localized tech support including next-day replacement
- Up to $1000, tech support contract could be purchased separate

Does anyone have experience which they would willing to share, or even opinions 
on some possible devices or other options?

Thanks much,
Dave

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