Two choices for VPN. (fwd)

[Adam P. Zimmerer]

Tina,

Have you checked out the SonicWall (www.sonicwall.com).  It is another box that sets between the DSL splitter and your hub that functions as a router, internet content filter & VPN terminator.  It uses IPSec w/ up to 3DES encryption.  I've installed one but have not set-up the VPN part of it yet for my client.  The "Pro" model has a 233MHz RISC processor, retails for about $2995, and the VPN client software for the home users runs about $79 per User License.

Does anyone else have any comments about this device?

Sincerely,
Adam P. Zimmerer
www.EcoNet.Com
adamz at econet.com

Good Quote...
Transport of the mails, transport of the human voice, transport of flickering pictures-in this century as in others our highest accomplishments still have the single aim of bringing men together.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), French aviator, writer. Wind, Sand, and Stars, ch. 3 (published in Terre des Hommes, 1939).
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Tina Bird <tbird at listserv.secnetgroup.com>
    To: vpn at listserv.secnetgroup.com <vpn at listserv.secnetgroup.com>
    Date: Monday, November 22, 1999 4:41 PM
    Subject: Two choices for VPN. (fwd)
    
    
    Hi...  I would like to ask the question below (shortened to make the reading quicker) again as I received only one posted reply (thank you Eric Henriksen).  If it's not good manners to post the same question again, please feel free to delete it moderator.
     
    I read comments earlier that the FlowPoint VPN is very weak.  I understand security is important and worth spending on, but does higher cost always mean better product?
     
    Frank
     
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    I have a client looking into setting up a VPN (from 1 or 2 homes to the office) once they get their Verio DSL line installed.  Two options they were presented with for VPN are:
     
    SafeNet.
    Offered and recommended by Verio. Apparently a high quality VPN solution in that it offers data level
    encryption through the use of a hardware box attached to the DSL router, plus a software client that runs on the remote PC. They also offer 24/7/365 customer support. Verio offers the VPN hardware for $250/mo, plus a $15/mo license for EACH remote user. SafeNet www.ire.com.
    
    FlowPoint.
    Flowpoint offers for a one-time charge of $199 a software product called "FlowPoint Secure VPN" for the FlowPoint 2200.
    Flowpoint www.flowpoint.com.
    
    Any feedback on these two options would be greatly appreciated.  Or is there something better that should be used independently of what the ISP offers?  Would something independent make support issues tougher if the ISP is not familiar with the product?
    
    Frank
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