[nflug] Cisco Router Question

[Justin Bennett]

I figured it was a software upgrade, my concern was it looks like most 
the 2500s aren't supported any more.

I've thought about building an appliance, but one thing I like is cisco 
has client software for PCs, we have salesman all over the world and at 
some point may want to put them on a VPN. I'm not sure if there is an 
open source version of client software.

I see a product by coyote linux called Wolverine, that looks like it 
does the same thing. Any one used this?


Justin Bennett
Network Administrator
Dynabrade, Inc.
8989 Sheridan Dr.
Clarence, NY 14031
 



On 12/13/2005 10:20 AM, Darin Perusich wrote:

> there is a specific version of IOS that you'll need, it contains the 
> firewall feature set. i think it needs at least 128Mb of ram and the 
> optional crypto accelerator card. we have a 2600 with both but we're 
> currently not useing it for vpns.
>
> you might find it easier to use openbsd to setup the vpn between these 
> two sites. openbsd really accels at vpn, and firewall applications. 
> its what i use for my personel home firewall for my cable modem. i'm 
> sure that you'll find pf to be much easier the iptables.
>
> Justin Bennett wrote:
>
>>
>>    I have a couple of Cisco routers (2500 series), one here and one 
>> in Europe at our branch there. Can the IOS be upgraded to something 
>> to allow me to setup a VPN between the two points. Or is that 
>> something that I need to buy new hardware for?
>>
>
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