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12-10-2004, 12:04 AM
Linksys RV042 VPN Setup questions
Some of you might remember I posted on here a while ago regarding using Cisco 17xx series routers for VPN, The client decided that was too expensive so I’m going to use Linksys RV0x2 series VPN routers instead. I'm looking for some basic setup help from anyone with hands on experience with these devices. I've used Linksys consumer stuff before BEFRS41 etc, and Cisco 26xx, 25xx devices but never for VPN via IPSEC tunnels.
Here's the setup; I want to connect two sites together. One site is a WAREHOUSE with only 5 clients they require use of an application that can be run from a mapped network drive, the application interfaces with a Microsoft SQL database running on a Win2K domain controller at the MAIN OFFICE. The MAIN OFFICE has Cable and the WAREHOUSE has DSL both are static ips. I would like to use VPN to accomplish mapping the network drive.
Here are my questions;
To create the IPSEC tunnel between the two sites do I require an IPSEC endpoint capable router at each end? if so do I have to buy TWO RV042's I was thinking I could connect the Win2k's 2nd nic to the public internet , and create an IPSEC policy / config at the to match the IPSEC
I assume that with a router to router VPN tunnel that no VPN client software is required? the main office will still require internet access, how will the new VPN router affect this? Will it send all traffic across the VPN.
Right now I have not purchased anything. If there is anymore info required let me know, I’m still in the high level planning stages at this point. But I’m keen to keep the budget within $1000 Canadian.
Any help appreciated
thanks in advance
Some of you might remember I posted on here a while ago regarding using Cisco 17xx series routers for VPN, The client decided that was too expensive so I’m going to use Linksys RV0x2 series VPN routers instead. I'm looking for some basic setup help from anyone with hands on experience with these devices. I've used Linksys consumer stuff before BEFRS41 etc, and Cisco 26xx, 25xx devices but never for VPN via IPSEC tunnels.
Here's the setup; I want to connect two sites together. One site is a WAREHOUSE with only 5 clients they require use of an application that can be run from a mapped network drive, the application interfaces with a Microsoft SQL database running on a Win2K domain controller at the MAIN OFFICE. The MAIN OFFICE has Cable and the WAREHOUSE has DSL both are static ips. I would like to use VPN to accomplish mapping the network drive.
Here are my questions;
To create the IPSEC tunnel between the two sites do I require an IPSEC endpoint capable router at each end? if so do I have to buy TWO RV042's I was thinking I could connect the Win2k's 2nd nic to the public internet , and create an IPSEC policy / config at the to match the IPSEC
I assume that with a router to router VPN tunnel that no VPN client software is required? the main office will still require internet access, how will the new VPN router affect this? Will it send all traffic across the VPN.
Right now I have not purchased anything. If there is anymore info required let me know, I’m still in the high level planning stages at this point. But I’m keen to keep the budget within $1000 Canadian.
Any help appreciated
thanks in advance