Cisco ASA 5506-X or Cisco ASA 5516

[aaleonardo]

Hi

This maybe a quick answer for you out there.
I am not a Cisco tech but have enough to understand basic networking.
I need to install new ASA firewall and Router, and I am not sure which one to go - Cisco ASA 5506-X or Cisco ASA 5516?

I have 75 users, 15 individual users connect VPN once or twice a week

15 different locations will constantly be connected, and that will provide security and internet filtering.

Ability to blocked disturbing websites is a must because we are proving a free public internet access.


Please advise


Thank you

aaleonardo

[Philip D'Ath]

Personally, I would use a Cisco Meraki MX solution for what you describe. They are a million times simpler to look after - especially if you are not a Cisco engineer.  Specifically, I would look at the MX84.
https://meraki.cisco.com/products/appliances

If you are linking lots of other branches you would want to use the AutoVPN technology.

https://meraki.cisco.com/technologies/auto-vpn

If you want to stick with the ASA, I would probably go with a 5516.  It will have plenty of spare spacity.  The 5506 might end up working quite hard.

[Philip D'Ath]

ps.  Cisco Meraki WiFi also offers excellent guest WiFi.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/Splash_Page/Splash_Page_Overview