[wplug] VPN Appliance

[Chris Romano]

On 3/26/07, Edward Walter <ewalter at walterama.com> wrote:
>
> I haven't used one recently but Watchguard technologies firebox series
> seems like it would meet your needs.  I supported one at a previous
> company and it was rock solid.  They also used to help develop and fund
> iptables (don't know if they still do).
>
> Another (free) alternative is M0n0wall.  This is what I'm recommending
> to friends and associates these days.  It's built on FreeBSD instead of
> Linux.  It's basically an appliance with a very well thought out and
> implemented web interface.  I've been using this distro for over 3 years
> and have no complaints.  I don't know if anyone is reselling support for
> it though.
>
> -Ed
>
> DK wrote:
> > 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



We use snapgear for a firewall/VPN appliance.  It's been running for about 3
or 4 months now with out any problems.  We have an IPSEC tunnel to our
backup provider, plus PPTP connections for remote access.  We had an esoft
instagate box, but it always had problems with VPN.  The snapgear boxes run
a version of linux, not sure if you can really access it though.  We got a
3yr warranty plus 3yrs of support.

Chris

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