Network/Router advice wanted

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Network/Router advice wanted Mike Saunders 11-04-2005
Posted by Mike Saunders on November 4, 2005, 5:47 pm
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I would like advice on protecting upwards of 10 clients on a Windows
2003 server where only 2 users require internet access My own home
network is well provided for using a 4 port combined NAT
switch/router/firewall (I have a Draytek 2600 which has a number of
firewall features included).

My initial thought would be to connect a similar router to one of the
16 ports on the switch that serves all 10 users and configure it to
only allow the 2 users internet access. I would appreciate any
comments on this and whether there would be better choice for the
router (It would not need to include a switch for instance or act as a
DHCP server although the Draytek does provide for a VPN as well)
Ideally a similar router to the Draytek that had say 16 ports might be
the answer and replace the existing switch with it but these seem to be
hard to find

Finally am I right in thinking that for a basic network it is a wise to
keep the server software as simple as possible and invest in the
external router for protection (ie avoiding ISA Server)

Many thanks

Mike


Posted by on November 7, 2005, 11:58 am
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I think the first thing you need to do is decide on what kind of price
range you are looking to be in. Also, how important is this data that
you are looking to protect? A router is not the same thing as a
firewall & the levels of protection and functionality are different.

Forget looking into finding a router or firewall with a 16-port switch
built in. If you could find any that'd seriously limit your choices.
Keep the switch separate from the router/firewall and you preserve the
capability to upgrade either unit as your needs change in the future.

So provide us with a price range and what you are looking to protect
and then we can help you more. A firewall appliance may suit you
better than a router.

One thing is for sure, if you are looking to have 10-12 users
connected along with 2 VPN tunnels you'll need to look beyond the
cheap disposable boxes you find in the chain stores. You'll need
something with enough horsepower to keep things responsive & you'll
want the feature-set required to only allow the users you wish to have
access to the internet.


Posted by CCMiami on November 8, 2005, 7:35 pm
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The SOnicwall 1260 has 24 ports - but never used it!

>I would like advice on protecting upwards of 10 clients on a Windows
> 2003 server where only 2 users require internet access My own home
> network is well provided for using a 4 port combined NAT
> switch/router/firewall (I have a Draytek 2600 which has a number of
> firewall features included).
>
> My initial thought would be to connect a similar router to one of the
> 16 ports on the switch that serves all 10 users and configure it to
> only allow the 2 users internet access. I would appreciate any
> comments on this and whether there would be better choice for the
> router (It would not need to include a switch for instance or act as a
> DHCP server although the Draytek does provide for a VPN as well)
> Ideally a similar router to the Draytek that had say 16 ports might be
> the answer and replace the existing switch with it but these seem to be
> hard to find
>
> Finally am I right in thinking that for a basic network it is a wise to
> keep the server software as simple as possible and invest in the
> external router for protection (ie avoiding ISA Server)
>
> Many thanks
>
> Mike




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