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Going to install Routing and Remote Access on w2k3 standard server. The remotes will be either single PCs or LANs. I need the best secutity for firewall and VPN traffic. I am not interested in debugging some vendor's firmware. I do want the best performance for the money Cisco is too high so I have looked at Sonicwall and Linksys (leaning towards the Sonicwall). Anybody have a recommendation for something that actually works as advertised? Although it costs more than the Linksys BEFVP41 or RV02, the Sonicwall 2040 looks good. Thanks.
 
we have a sonicwall acting as the firewall infront of our W2k3 server that we use for our work at home program. Routing and Remote access works with no problems thru it, and I have successfully setup router to router VPN's between the sonicwall and other sonicwalls and sonicwall and Linksys BEFSX41. I am very happy with the sonicwall product line.
 
here's a second recommendation for both the Sonicwall and the Linksys VPN stuff. Sonicwall equipment has more than established their reputation. And surprisingly enough, the Linksys VPN routers (all the SX, VP, and RV series) are pretty reliable. I run an 11 node VPN from a PIX506E to Linksys BEFVP41's out in the field. So far I can count downtime in minutes on 1 hand when it hasn't been my fault. The only Linksys router products I'll EVER endorse. I do have to agree with Tink's thoughts though on putting the Server BEHIND the router. You do not want to expose a WIndows server to the outside world unless you have to.
 
I've done quite a few setups with Sonicwalls over the years, and recently have done quite a few setups with the Linksys/Cisco RV0 series routers..namely the RV082 and RV016 models. The RV042s are a bit more limited, and lesser horsepower.

I must say, I'm very...very impressed with the RV082 and RV016 models. Very fast, very rock solid, and fantastic features. A built in IPSec "QuickVPN" server that's easy to setup, and for more compatibility...and the one I use more often for brief connections, a built in PPTP server.

I prefer having the routers support the VPN connection, instead of running it through RRAS on the server with exposed ports. VPN to the router from home or on the road...and access your entire network.

I suggest staying away from the Linksys VP series.
 
Are you sure Cisco is out of your price range? You can find a PIX 501 for $450 from AxionTech.com, and a 506E for a grand. I just looked at a service contract through Cisco, and a year of on-site, will-honestly-roll-a-truck-in-four-hours contract costs $200 for the PIX series. You will need the agreement, however, if you want sofware updates on the thing. (They're free with an agreement, without it they're one large every time.) The good news is that you don't have to worry about doing the updates yourself.

And it's pretty easy to modify once the initial config is set, and aside from the web interface, it works just like the Cisco hardware if you're command-lining it.

But I don't know much about their VPNs, never had cause to use 'em. Comes with 50 licenses, but we use Terminal Services. (Which absolutely groans when you're transferring files; it's easier to TFTP or FTP over a terminal than it is to just drag and drop.)
 
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