VPN into PIX Inside interface

[SteveGodfrey]

I'm aware that the PIX won't pass traffic back out of the interface it arrived on. But does the same rule apply if the inbound traffic is via a VPN, if a VPN connection is established to the inside interface will traffic then be allowed to exit that same interface?

The scenario I have is I want some PC's on the inside network to VPN into the PIX and have access to the internal hosts!

Thanks

Steve

[drolemc]

A PIX will not allow the same interface to be used for incoming and outgoing packets. However, I have been told of an exception where this can be done provided you have a PIX that can use VLANs to divide the ethernet. For more information, please see

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/sw/secursw/ps2120/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a0080172786.html#1113411