Re: Looking for an all-in-one appliance recommendation - ADSL modem+firewall+VPN

From: taharka (taharka@HotPOP.com)
Date: 05/26/02 

From: taharka <taharka@HotPOP.com>
Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 09:00:53 GMT

MyndPhlyp wrote:

> Actually, the VPN portion is optional. Port forwarding is semi-optional.
> PPPoE is definitely NOT optional.
>
> I've been trying to configure my router/firewall so I can get access to
> the management software on the DSL modem. The blasted router simply won't
> let me touch the DSL modem and instead pushes right through on PPPoE to
> the Internet. The vendor doesn't have a solution and several other people
> I've talked to are equally handicapped. So, I am considering simply
> replacing 2 pieces of equipment with 1.
>
> Hopefully, any recommended solutions will have more than the basic
> so-called firewall features of port filtering and NAT. Robust and
> configurable logging (for extreme detail downwards to no detail) is highly
> desired for those days when I'm feeling particularly vulnerable.
> Preferably, logging is done on a workstation to allow for massive log
> accumulation covering those months I pass out of and into consciousness.
>
> I need only a 4-port + WAN device. (I can always expand it out with
> switches as needed.)
>
> Thanx in advance.
>
>
>
Two products from MultiTech Systems may provide a solution for you. Their
DSL modem & Broadband router. URL is: http://www.multitech.com 

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