10 User Corpporate Setup Question Estimate

What kind of connection have you bought? Is it a regular internet connection or some sort of IP VPN?

If it's a regular internet connection, I'm guessing (and feel free to confirm or correct) you need a device capable of tunneling (with for example IPSec) at relatively high speed, since you got your 45 mbit connection, to your main office.

If it's a "pre-tunneled" connection (like IP VPN/MPLS) or a point-to-point link between the main office and your new office, you just need a router to route at that speed.

I'm assuming your line is terminated with an ethernet connection, so you won't need a router with a special WAN interface.

If you confirm which is closer to your situation, I'll see if we can't find a couple of alternatives for you.

Thank you so much for your advice. So far i only know the speed is a 45Mbps DS3 line. Not sure how verizon will terminate that once we get the service installed. I was just told that is what they are planning to use.  Any advice on that. Lower or higher speed ?!
We are using the location for ocational Broadcast / Streaming to another location.
I am open on any brands you guys recommend. Cisco seems nice but seems complex to setup.  I am certainly interested in the HP solution. What exquipment should i ask for when i call them ?  I like the free design and config services idea. :)  I will ask for the Ethernet handoff.
SonicWall sounds good what unit should i look for? An all in one would be nice too if if still reliable.  VPN would be nice too.  
Is a DS3 45Mbps down and up symetric ? or is upload slower ?  How reliable is that kind of connection ?  
Thanks so far for your thoughts.
 

Yes the remote office will be a stand alone unit. I wont have to tunnel back to the main office.
Hmm what can a Cisco do better then a Sonicwall ?  is the price a big diff ?
what other option are there then using a DS3 (Digital Subscriber T3 ???)  not sure what it means anyway ... should i get a DS2 if there is such a thing...  if needed can it easily be up or downgraded ?

When I hear that someone is putting in a DS3 for 10 users, I would make the assumption that there is a very specific situation or problem that you are trying to solve.  Your questions however, make it sound like you may be oversold.  It is possible that they you are purchasing a lower speed and the DS3 is for future speed boost if needed later.

I don't want to be condescending and please forgive me if I am wrong.  I think you need to work with a local organization that can help you get things setup and provide support later.
I will be increasing our internet connection to 5 mbps shortly to support 80 office users and VPN connections to 10 remote locations.  We have heavy use at times with a marketing department that sends 20 gig files at times.  45 mbps would be over kill for us.  I fear someone is taking advantage of you.

Again, please forgive me if I am off base on this.

Yeah, a DS3 would only be justified if you were transferring huge files to/from your main office regularly.

Massive overkill for regular internet access.

And, as Steveoskh says, check with a local organization and hear what they recommend. There's no 100% best answer to which device is best for you, and as long as you're dependent on a third party you want something they know well.

thanks for your advice. Yeah there is a chance we are sold to high. ANd your thoughts are valid. That is why i ask and inform myself first before i judge the 45Mbps situation.
I was told they want to use VoIP 10 users ... but i cant image it would use much bandwith at all to justify 45Mbps.  So what other option of speed can i ask for. 20Mbps (DS2???)
Not even sure what DS3 stands for.
I am sure once someone points me in the right direction i am fine in taking care of things. I just need to pave away questions to understand the tech hurdles first.
 

i am in charge of purchasing all equipment.  And that is why i ask all these questions to get the "right" stuff. And go the right direction. Knowing there are many options i need to learn what some of the routes are and then will pick one. So it is VERY HELPFUL to get your advice. Please dont hold back.  The only thrird party we will be using is for the Phone system. The rest is on me... (Pressure) :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Signal_3

And your provider should be able to provide you any speed, from low-end to high-end, and from what I see you don't need very much for just 10 users and VoIP.

HI,

You need an ASA 5505 with Security license to handle DMZ

thanks a lot. for your input. anything else i need ? can use the HP switches with that or do i have to go with Cisco if i choose a Cisco Firewall ?  Also need a good Wifi Router any ideas ?

Any Managable swith is good for you, ASA has 2 built in POE switchport where you conect the APs

Thanks you veru much for your thougts. I will check with verizon and see what options they have.  Maybe a 25/25 Mbps would do just fine or something will see what they offer.
What if we ever wanted to do a Vivix call. ( I think a Video uplink)  I think that is fiber stream to a news channel for example. will 25Mbps hold up to that. The 10 user may sometimes need to create an uplink to a Vivix bridge to provide that feed. Not sure if there is a minmum.
I will check out the router options.... This really helps. You guys have been so helpful. Is there a way i can assign everyone 500 points  for their work or will i have to split this.  you guys diserve it.  Thanks

Glad you are finding the information useful. The total 500 points can only be split amongst the useful postings.

Thanks for all the answeres. I wish i could give out more points. But not able to.