Recommended Routers with IPSec VPN Server Function for Small Branch Company - Budget up to PLN 1500

Question

Hello,

I would like to know which routers / modems you are using with the function of running a full IPSec VPN server.

Maybe you have routers that you use every day and recommend? Budget up to approx. PLN 1500.

The devices will be needed for a small branch company and each branch has a different internet provider.
I am waiting for specific models of routers.

Best wishes

tplewa · Answer

Maybe not a router but, for example, Cisco ASA5505 ... as there is no big requirement for traffic should deal with it. Possible and some higher model (but here it will be difficult to put up a price) ...

bogiebog · Answer

We're waiting for VPN bandwidth specifics. What is your BPS up / down Internet connection?

adrianic · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for quick replies. PLN 1500 budget for one device. The bandwidth of the network depends on the location, unfortunately I have no information on this subject. I was asked to search for recommended devices with an IPSec VPN server. The move will not be big. I think that the basic devices will be able to manage with ease. I would like to find out only about a popular / recommended device with an IPSec VPN server for this price

greetings

mick1 · Answer

For a home-based specialist (only do not read this wrong - it's about support and cost - there must be someone with the concept, on the other hand does not provide such support as devices with purchased support) - eg mikrotik RB3011UiAS
For a complete layman (nice interface, few configuration options) - ubiquiti (or unifi or edgerouter np infinity)
For a small office without any great aspirations in terms of bandwidth - D-Link DSR250N
More serious stuff (but at this price) - some haulers - either used, but faster, or new and weaker (but with support)

bogiebog · Answer

Take some zyxel, have a good opinion. zywall series.

tplewa · Answer

Here, it will be difficult to buy something to service more tunnels (because I understand that they are to be site-to-site connections to one point, ie company headquarters, etc.) ... Another thing is buying a used Cisco you need to be legally invest in software as for cheaper hardware is not very profitable ... well, unless we load the content on the web as much as we like In total, with this solution, it would be best to give soap dishes (ASA5505) and something bigger to the headquarters ... unfortunately, here the cost will increase and it will strongly I would like to let DLink off again as I do not want to restart the device every now and then ... MT I think it's a good idea, and here, in total, if you choose Cisco or MT, you'll have to spend some time getting to know the hardware and software. Regarding this MT you would have to see what movement he would make at IPSEC ... At home I have RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN and one VPN on it for the company ... I say so, there is not 50-60Mbps ... 3011 like a faster processor - I'm not sure if there is hardware acceleration available, because if not a large increase will ... Here it is worth to look at the MT offer, which is hardware acceleration, because it may turn out that it is better to choose a different model. But here I will not help because VPN on MT did not put on any bigger scales ... Opinion opinion asked if someone was testing I have heard good opinions about many equipment and in many cases it was not acceptable for me. Well, but as I say different are the requirements ... one will do a restarter and have a problem with the head, the other will prefer that the equipment works without such miracles With the cheapest solutions, I can recommend the mentioned Cisco ASA with a clear conscience - I have done a lot of VPN solutions on this. On the other hand, it is also equipment with restrictions and you can choose something better ... but here the budget is not that ... On the other hand, there is still a bit of information to advise you because you do not know how it will be foiled, or VPNs are to be for users or to be able to rent branches from the headquarters ... to how many branches and what traffic ... Unfortunately, you have to do everything well so that you do not get the money in the blot ...

m.jastrzebski · Answer

The author wrote about small bandwidths, so I bet it would be enough for him. If not, then for some 1200PLN buy RB1100AHx4, there is hardware IPSEC. For a few more will be the first CR 9 port and this is already a small ISP willingly embracing the office so it is rather more

tplewa · Answer

Well, this is not a relative term That's why I wrote about it a little For this I do not know how many of these branches is to be and it is difficult to predict, as, for example, one of these branches will give some information to some of them (because a small company is also a relative term). RB1100AHx4 I think with a very good idea for this price ...

adrianic · Answer

Hello!
Thank you for your great interest, all models and reviews are noted in your file.
I am waiting for further speeches.
Greetings!

Added after 7 [minutes]:

One more thing, unfortunately I do not know all the details of this project.

You can write and devices that will be able to handle large movements and those that will be better used with a small load.
I collect reviews of the most interesting and best routers with the IPSec VPN function up to the amount specified.

Best wishes !

m.jastrzebski · Answer

Define this large movement and small number movements. The specified RB1100AHx4 has an encrypted 128-bit key in 2Gbit / s. It costs 1200 PLN. 30-40 will get the cheapest microtik routers for 300PLN without hardware support.

tplewa · Answer

And here the colleague makes the biggest mistake. It is impossible to design any network, the more difficult it is to find equipment. He has a colleague given example companies, among others, MikroTik and Cisco (do not confuse with Linksys by Cisco because it's rather a toy). You can add something from Juniper, Checkpoint, etc. However, it passes with the goal as you do not know the complex ... there is something universal that in the amount of up to 1500zl will work in every situation ... The above-mentioned companies can be easily used in more demanding applications without stress, something hangs, etc. Finally, playing with networks should be rather familiar There are also companies like Dix, etc. that make the equipment more for home use, but omit it. I practically abandoned such companies from a long time ago, even at home, and I use MT which has a great price / quality ratio. However, once I was building larger networks (several thousand users), I used Cisco and Juniper - sometimes Checkpoint ... hardware nice, unfortunately not too cheap ... I will say a gentle colleague takes a little from the side of the page so relentlessly putting it. First you need to make a project, check what bandwidth will be needed, eg what requirements puts the software used, etc. and then think what to buy - usually taking into account the whole budget, and not assuming that one device will cost about 1500 PLN ... For example, the mentioned Cisco ASA equipment as mentioned is not a router, it is basically a Firewall - but for Cisco routers, for example, it is better suited to applications such as VPN (in terms of performance) ... and here the question is whether it will be possible to use such equipment. In some cases this can be problematic, etc.

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