mysticaljoey
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Hi,
i would like to have some firewall that could act as a defence in between modem and server
say my dsl modem is giving me a fix IP say 202.111.111.88 which this will be set to the win server (coz some of the software need this server to be directly conncted to host not forwarding). I dont need a router, only the server will be connected to outside world
Modem ---->hardware firewall---->win Server(202.111.111.88) !
is there something like that, i was told that cisco pix can do that but i'm no cisco guy, please advice
cheers
i would like to have some firewall that could act as a defence in between modem and server
say my dsl modem is giving me a fix IP say 202.111.111.88 which this will be set to the win server (coz some of the software need this server to be directly conncted to host not forwarding). I dont need a router, only the server will be connected to outside world
Modem ---->hardware firewall---->win Server(202.111.111.88) !
is there something like that, i was told that cisco pix can do that but i'm no cisco guy, please advice
cheers
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He stated he isnt a cisco person so PIX or ASA isnt it, PIX isnt a better firewall than Netscreen model for model they both have their pros and Cons, but for ease of use for the average person Netscreen wins hands down.
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and the price for the Cisco is http://gryphonit.securewebstore.co.uk/INU_products/INU_ProdDetailsL2.ASP?ref=09087674
Pricing for the Netscreen is http://uk.insight.com/apps/productpresentation/index.php?product_id=NSNNK103&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-NK-_-NSN-_-NSNNK103&src=FRO1
Both do transparent mode,both have wizards, agree that on the ASA5500 the GUI is miles better than is was but it still isnt worth 3 times as much as a Netscreen.
+ Support and maintenance costs are more, they are other options apart from Cisco
Routers firewalls=Juniper
Switches=Extreme,Foundry
Telephony=3COM,Welltech,Ad
SSL VPN =Sonicwall,Neoteris now Juniper
Wireless = Aruba Networks
Pricing for the Netscreen is http://uk.insight.com/apps/productpresentation/index.php?product_id=NSNNK103&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-NK-_-NSN-_-NSNNK103&src=FRO1
Both do transparent mode,both have wizards, agree that on the ASA5500 the GUI is miles better than is was but it still isnt worth 3 times as much as a Netscreen.
+ Support and maintenance costs are more, they are other options apart from Cisco
Routers firewalls=Juniper
Switches=Extreme,Foundry
Telephony=3COM,Welltech,Ad
SSL VPN =Sonicwall,Neoteris now Juniper
Wireless = Aruba Networks
I can't argue that there are many options, but the List price for Cisco ASA5505-50-K9 bundle is only $895 USD. Street prices around $650-700. Fully featured, 50 user license. Extended support contract is $100/year
I specialize in Cisco products and PIX/ASA, so my hands-on experience with other products is very limited. Therefore, I can't argue the merits of other products, so I welcome Tim's experience.
You just have to go with what makes you-the end user- comfortable with the price you pay, the product itself, the service you get, and your own skill sets and comfort level with new technologies.
I specialize in Cisco products and PIX/ASA, so my hands-on experience with other products is very limited. Therefore, I can't argue the merits of other products, so I welcome Tim's experience.
You just have to go with what makes you-the end user- comfortable with the price you pay, the product itself, the service you get, and your own skill sets and comfort level with new technologies.
Hi Irmore,
In the UK it hard to get Cisco kit at anything like that price unless your a Cisco Silver partner but I will agree that their are times when Cisco is best (IE if using the Cisco Telephony) and the ASA is much more user friendy now.
The point I was trying to make was there is life outside of Cisco (They do make nice phones though)
Cheers
Tim
In the UK it hard to get Cisco kit at anything like that price unless your a Cisco Silver partner but I will agree that their are times when Cisco is best (IE if using the Cisco Telephony) and the ASA is much more user friendy now.
The point I was trying to make was there is life outside of Cisco (They do make nice phones though)
Cheers
Tim
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