From: kneed_spaaam_plz@hotmail.com   
      
   The One wrote:   
   > The One wrote:   
   >   
   >> Hello all,   
   >>   
   >> I am in need of some assistance in finding the right vpn setup to meet   
   >> the following requirements:   
   >>   
   >> ONE MAIN OFFICE with connections to MANY Branch offices (40 in total),   
   >> simple enough but here is that catch. The MAIN OFFICE vpn box needs to   
   >> have some sort of api that allows commands to be sent to it which   
   >> enable and disable the corresponding branch tunnels at will. Or   
   >> optionally this same process could occur on a time window basis, where   
   >> the MAIN OFFICE vpn box is scheduled to turn tunnels on or off is   
   >> accordance with some set time policy.   
   >>   
   >> I have used and deployed the symantec line for VPN appliances, and   
   >> although their cost is attractive, they are a pain in the proverbial   
   >> ass, and lack the above mentioned features.   
   >>   
   >> Cost is also important, the MAIN OFFICE vpn box should not exceed   
   >> $2000 (CDN) and each branch should not exceed $800 CDN.   
   >>   
   >> Any suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated.   
   >>   
   >> Thanks in Advance!   
   >> Kris.   
   >>   
   >   
   > Anyone???? BUMP!BUMP!   
   >   
   Uhh yeah... Just ummm buy a couple of routers and ummmm tell the offices   
   that everything is cool then port foward and bingo   
      
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