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we currently are using a Cisco Pix 501 router. &nbsp;However, the old VPN client software doesn't work in Windows 64 bit, so we would have to start using Cisco's AnyConnect I believe. &nbsp;This means I have to get a new router. &nbsp;What's a good equivalent replacement to the Pix 501? &nbsp;Can I easily copy all of the settings from the 501 to the new router? &nbsp;Thanks!
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we currently are using a Cisco Pix 501 router.  However, the old VPN client software doesn't work in Windows 64 bit, so we would have to start using Cisco's AnyConnect I believe.  This means I have to get a new router.  What's a good equivalent replacement to the Pix 501?  Can I easily copy all of the settings from the 501 to the new router?  Thanks!

Cisco Pix 501 Replacement

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.

Software Firewalls

Cisco PIX is a dedicated hardware firewall appliance; the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) is a firewall and anti-malware security appliance that provides unified threat management and protection the PIX does not. Other Cisco devices and systems include routers, switches, storage networking, wireless and the software and hardware for PIX Firewall Manager (PFM), PIX Device Manager (PDM) and Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).

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A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.