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will the endian box give me support for VPN?You are going to be hard pressed to find a rack mount solution for under $700. I have used most of the ones available. For ~$700:
Cisco - ASA 5505
CheckPoint - VPN-1 Edge (Several Models)
Endian - Build a Mini-ITX system
For such a small deployment, I would look into build a 1U Mini-ITX machine and use Endian. You are going to get way more features than a regular commercial product.
For such a small deployment, I would look into build a 1U Mini-ITX machine and use Endian. You are going to get way more features than a regular commercial product.
I'm looking for the classic firewall protection from viruses, spyware, and that sort of crap.What features are you looking for?
Linksys/Cisco RV082 or RV016 series are solid, fast, stable. They come with rack mount ears..take up 1U. Under 300 and 400 bucks respectively.
if it is so good, could you please explain in what ways and features it has plz?I agree 100%. This is what I build for almost all of my clients with much larger networks than this. Endian FTW!
I'm looking for the classic firewall protection from viruses, spyware, and that sort of crap.
Also looking for VPN so i can access my server and desktops from home.
if it is so good, could you please explain in what ways and features it has plz?
Juniper SSG-5
i think i will consider Endian.
Would you say it's pretty straight foward to configure?
Also, recommend some parts to built an itx 1u system
Juniper SSG-5
Juniper SSG-5
That is an excellent choice for a small business.
Yes it is...you download, burn ISO to CD...boot from CD....it goes through an install wizard like most of the other linux distros. The install wizard holds your hand through the entire setup..and you manage the appliance through your web browser like any home grade router.
I also agree with the Juniper. I just replaced and aging GTA GB1000R with Juniper Netscreen 5GT Unrestricted. It's very small as is the SSG-5 but both have an optional rackmount kit available for them. The one I bought is rock solid, easy to configure, and like a firewall should be.... is quickly forgotten about once it's configured and up and running. Also - as a bonus it also has a serial port and fully supports a dial up modem for use as an automatic failover if the main internet connection goes down. While it's a slow backup plan it still get us on the web to send emails and do some very slow browsing in a emergency. It also will automatically switch back as soon as the high speed connection comes back.
As an added vote for Juniper....probably above the budget for the OP here..but I can state that, after my first experience with Juniper a few months ago...I've very...VERY pleased with Juniper. I'd done VPNs with lots of various appliances, Cisco PIX 501s, Sonicwall SOHO and TZs, down to entry levels with Linksys/Cisco RV0 and Nutgear boxes, etc etc. I had a client with a growing fleet of mobile nurses with their laptops..heavy VPN demands, I got sick of the PIX 501 issues, upgraded to an RV016..which ran OK until it started getting near maxed out (upgrade of 50x user license). Recently got them to bite the bullet and spend a couple of grand on a Juniper sa500 SSL VPN box.
From day 1..impressed. The few phone calls to support in my learning curve...fantastic support. Stability of the unit...fantastic, since the first week of setting it up back then...I haven't rebooted it yet.
Stability of VPN program for the clients? Rock stable...I've not had one_single_support phone call from the nursing staff since I implemented this appliance and rolled them all over to it. With prior brands, I'd have a couple per month..which often required just an uninstall/reinstall of the client software, especially the Cisco VPN client..ugh.
"2x Thumbs Up" from me..regarding Juniper. Based on just my first install of one...it's now my favorite brand, and will be my first recommendation from now on...for clients that can squeeze the cabbage for one.
For 2 servers and 5 users - that happens to be exactly what I have here at my shop... The Netscreen 5 or SSG 5 series will be more than sufficient for your needs. I got the Netscreen 5GT Plus for here. The additional features like anti spam, antivirus, web filtering, do cost extra though and those features do have a yearly subscription fee. I think those features are subscription based on just about any business class firewall though as they need frequent updates to be effective.
http://www.hotbrick.com
I have the small business version of their dual wan router firewall and it has been GREAT
They have a 1U rackmount version right at about the price you are looking for.