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14 Jul 2016 11:36 #1 by craggyp
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Hi

We are moving in to a managed office with a shared internet connection via a switch, therefore we need a security device to protect our network. Currently we use the Untangle system on a PC, but I want to down size and simplify this due to limited room, but not sure exactly what we need. There are a maximum of 4 users in our office using Office 365 for mail, NAS for file storage/CRM and a cloud based accounts package. We also have VoIP lines.

Any assistance/advice would be appreciated.

Craggy

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14 Jul 2016 14:21 #2 by mbames
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Guess it depends on how fast the shared connection is....

Anything with a WAN port could be used (2820, 2860, 2925.....). Do you have any existing Draytek equipment?

shared switch <
> vigor WAN port <----> vigor LAN ports / other switch <----> client PCs

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14 Jul 2016 22:48 #3 by craggyp
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Hi mbanes

We don't have any existing DrayTek kit, but I used to use their routers about 5-6 years ago for a number of clients.

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16 Jul 2016 12:34 #4 by mbames
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In that case, it just depends on your budget!

I picked up a 2925 for home use off ebay, but I guess the slightly more user-to-date & business version is the 2952.... But a low spec PC running pfsense could be just as good.... (although slightly more electricity-hungry!)

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