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    Is a Router Overkill?

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    by info ·

    Hi all,

    I am doing a network install along with T1 installers. I will be
    setting up a router/switch and client/server network for about 20 or
    so users. The one T1 line will be shared for voice and data.
    They will be supplying on their side a adtran 612 csu/dsu(with
    built-in router) that will connect via ethernet to their 12/24 port
    switch.

    From their, I will plug in to a port on their switch and connect to my
    router of firewall. From their connecting to my own 24 port switch.
    What would be the reason to go with a Router like a cisco 1841 sec/k9
    as opposed to a Cisco Pix appliance (506E). I’m sort of split between
    the two. VPN capability will be important among other things like DHCP.

    Thanks,
    Ben

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    • #2500664

      Two different devices

      by Anonymous ·

      In reply to Is a Router Overkill?

      The firewall – I would not use unless you specifically need a firewall. First of all, the interfaces are completely different on a firewall, and routing is much better using a router. The FW was not designed to be just a router, and with the security settings on a FW interface, you have to use ACLs to get from the low security interface through to the higher interface, so it’s a little burdensome to manage. If you just need routing, just get a router. It can do VPN as well.

      • #2500638

        Do I Need a Router?

        by info ·

        In reply to Two different devices

        I’m not an expert on T1, so please bare with me, I might have some elementary questions.

        So, if they are supplying a csu/dsu with a built in router, do I need my own router and if I do what would be it’s purpose?

        • #2500637

          If you are getting a CSU/DSU with a built in router, probably not

          by jmgarvin ·

          In reply to Do I Need a Router?

          It depends on exactly what’s going on with it and how’s it’s managed.

          I’d go with a PIX, for security, and if you need a router, you can always buy a cheapy one (you only have 20 users).

          Good luck.

        • #2500598

          You don’t need a router

          by Anonymous ·

          In reply to Do I Need a Router?

          If they are supplying the router, you wouldn’t need another one unless you’re planning on some internal subnetting. If this T1 is connected to the Internet, a pix would be a good idea.

        • #2500588

          Router Recommendations

          by info ·

          In reply to You don’t need a router

          If I am to go with a router, does anyone have recommendations on a model. I prefer to go with cisco products, but I would be willing to take other suggestions.

          This router would basically be used for NAT, DHCP, VPN, firewall. The office will have 15 computers, server running 2003 server & shared printer.

          Thanks

        • #2500558

          Astaro Firewall

          by brooklyns finest ·

          In reply to Router Recommendations

          I recommend the Astaro Security appliances for all security purposes. check out their website
          http://www.astaro.com
          the 120 or 220 is ideal for NAT, DHCP, VPN, firewall, different subnets, multiple ports, etc…

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