Daniel, One very inexpensive solution would be OpenBSD. OpenBSD is, as its name implies, a derivative of BSD Unix. The entire code base has been audited to close security holes and as the distribution is not of US origin (Canada), it can include cryptography such as SSH and IPSec.
The software is free for download, with nominal cost for the CD's ($30.00US). Get the current version on CD's and a couple of PC boxes and your in business. Even if you buy new PC's the total cost would be under $3,000. Any fairly modern Pentium class (750Mhz or higher) should be capable of encrypting 11Mbps of 3DES traffic. Here's a link for some performance numbers from one of the OpenBSD mailing lists: http://www.geocrawler.com/archives/3/256/2000/4/0/3595279/ (note that speeds of 60Mbps and higher are possible with hardware accelrator cards) OpenBSD will also run on just about every other major hardware platform out there, so you could get a couple of Sun Sparcs (my personal favorite) and the cost would not be too much more, certainly under $5,000 for a couple of rack mountable Sun Netra X1's. Check it out at http://www.openbsd.com HTH, Kent -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Daniel Ma Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 2:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VPN Solution for Site to site Wireless connection [7:22101] We deployed some wireless bridges with 11Mbps throughput. We are seeking solutions which are not too expensive to encrypt 11Mbps. However, we calculated the cost, if we use cisco 2600 with VPN card, for one pair, the price easily goes over $15,000. Could any one provide solution around or under $10,000. Regardless the brand of products, as long as it works fine. Thanks, Daniel Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=22217&t=22101 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
