Question : Would a Firebox Edge X55e-W work for this example?

I'm setting up a new network for an existing law office.

I'm looking at the Firebox Edge X55e-W for the main router and want to know if it would work in this example.

The Firebox outputs a 'Guest WiFi' SSID as well as a 'Trusted WiFi' SSID (Encrypted).

It also has a Trusted Network interface, as well as a DMZ, and the possibility of a second VLAN for IP Phones to be put in later.

4 or 5 other networks connect to the firebox via VPN (different subnets) but may or may not be other Firebox products. Might be Linksys RV042, RV082 or other router manufacturer.

10-15 teleworkers connect from their laptops via VPN from Mac OS X or Windows XP. We don't really want to purchase any other software unless we have to. (VPN connected is native to both operating systems).

Can the X55e do this? I wasn't sure if using the OPT, LAN0, LAN1, and LAN2 interfaces for pseudoseparate networks was supported. If it is, can the firebox act as DHCP server for each of those networks?

Answer : Would a Firebox Edge X55e-W work for this example?

Edges do not support VLANs, and the LANx interfaces are all part of the trusted network. You wouldn't be able to assign separate networks to each LAN interface. You can assign a separate network to the OPT interface though. And you can use the built-in DHCP server for each.

What type of VPN do you want your teleworkers to use? PPTP, IPSEC or SSL? The Edges only support 10 concurrent PPTP tunnels. With everything you're trying to accomplish, I would recommend an X550e, maybe even a X750e, with any business-class wireless access point if you want to offer wireless to your users.

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