We use dedicated Netscreen VPN appliances (model 5GT) to do this job.
- they are inexpensive and quick to setup (usually 1 to 2 hours to setup & test)
- use an embedded asic chipset so performance is never an issue
- antivirus (& deep inspection packet filtering) is embedded so another lan will not become a security risc. (important)
- we connect 4 sales offices in surrounding countries with 1 central site.
- works like a dream on cheap internet lines with little or no work afterwards
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by: icorpsPosted on 2007-05-17 at 09:28:53ID: 19109524
Hi Wendy,
I don't think most inexpensive and most secure really go together, but you can certainly go with an inexpensive secure solution :)
You're best solution will likely be an internet connection at both ends and a VPN. The type of connection you use will depend on what is available in the area and if either location already has some sort of internet connection.
Then you will need a firewall at both ends and you can set up a VPN between both sites. This would connect the two sites together securely and allow information to be exchanged between sites. I typically use Sonicwall firewalls, but there are a large range of options in this area. Another brand I would recommend is Netscreen.
If you don't have internet at each site already, one inexpensive option that often can provide high bandwidth would be a business cable connection. Otherwise DSL would be another low cost solution. A higher cost, but more reliable solution would be a T1.