10-06-2016 11:38 AM - edited 03-08-2019 07:43 AM
I'm looking to get a Cisco router with these must have requirements:
-VPN
-filter content for websites that force https(such as facebook)
-firewall
- Gigabit ethernet ports
This would be replacing a netgear firewall router(small business of about 30 users) and would need to work with a netgear switch and AP that are currently in place. I don't have any experience with configuring Cisco routers using their CLI, but I am planning on getting a Cisco router and some books and teaching myself well enough to configure this router. I know their are tons of options out there as far as routers go, but getting a Cisco router was recommended to us by a vendor that says it would be the most robust option. Plus, I want to take this opportunity to learn Cisco. My problem is I'm a newbie to Cisco and it seems like there's a lot of choices.
So, here's one that I found: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA64M2KD5931
Should this do what I need it to? I can't break the bank on getting this device so I thought this one looked good there. Also, from what I understand I may need to buy a separate license for VPN functionality? Any advice would be much appreciated.
10-06-2016 01:09 PM
1. How big is the WAN link NOW and how big will the WAN link be three years from now?
2. What is the budget?
10-07-2016 11:04 AM
In addition to Leo's post, you also might want to check out the Cisco Router Selector tool:
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/assets/prod/routers/cisco-router-selector/index.html
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