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Looking for Cisco Router -- is this right>

emilyforcisco1
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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. 

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Leo Laohoo
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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?

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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