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Honest Opinion on firewall

Hello all,
Our small business is looking to upgrade to a hardware firewall, long over due. The reason besides security, is VPN access. We are working towards installing a T-1 Line, a terminal services server and using those through VPN's for some employees to work from home.

After looking over the net for the last week, it seems' that many firewalls are similair. I figured instead of taking a guess on which one is best, I would ask here for some advice.
We looked at the Cisco PIX 506E firewall, it appears to have a great price. However, I have not completed my CCNA training, infact, I just began, so I am not sure if we would be able to configure it.

It would be for under 100 employees and under 25 VPN connections. My question to you is, would we be able to configure a cisco firewall, such as the 506, without a CCNA or would it be better to choose another firewall?

I would REALLY appreciate some recommendations on firewalls and whether the 506 would be a wise choice, without a CCNA.

Guidelines:
Under 100 Employees
Under 25 VPN Connections

Main Purpose: Security and VPN access. Looking for something with reliable and good performance with VPN's.

Thanks Much!
Jason
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I appreciate the answer harbor :)

The 506 should leave room for expansion over the next 2 years. On the contrary, what would be a step up from the 506, lets say 100 users, maybe 40 VPN's?

Thanks
Jason :)
Also if we do go with the 506, is this the correct one that allows unlimited users? I heard the older ones you had to purchase licenses or something to that effect.

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=508964


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Jason
PIX 525 is the next step up, although it is a little expensive relative to the 506.

Here is what the 506 can do:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b13.html

harbor235 ;}
Looks like you need a username and pass for that. Where do I register? :D
You need to have a valid Cisco contract, if you buy the firewall new then you can get a support contract and user account. But until then you can use EE.

harbor235 ;}
Sounds good harbor, I appreciate all the help :)