VPN: IPSec vs SSL

mbpark · 01-17-2007, 10:26 PM

I have used both, and the issues with port redirection and non-web applications in SSL VPNs have been mitigated by multiple vendors. The really high-end SSL VPNs like the AEP Networks Netilla have application-specific rules.

I just put in a D-Link IPSec (no, I am not kidding) VPN in at a customer linking two sites (the budget just wasn't there to justify a higher expense).

However, I have had great experience with the Juniper products (I use the Netscreen firewalls elsewhere). They make what appears to be a decent SSL VPN at:
http://www.juniper.net/products_and_...re_access_700/

I also know that Cisco makes one, as well as Netgear:

http://www.netgear.com/Products/VPNa...rs/SSL312.aspx

I certainly hope that Netgear has done their best to lose their reputation for crap firmware. Their product does support port forwarding and redirection.

Thanks,

Mitch

01-17-2007, 10:26 PM	#8
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	SSL VPNs I have used both, and the issues with port redirection and non-web applications in SSL VPNs have been mitigated by multiple vendors. The really high-end SSL VPNs like the AEP Networks Netilla have application-specific rules. I just put in a D-Link IPSec (no, I am not kidding) VPN in at a customer linking two sites (the budget just wasn't there to justify a higher expense). However, I have had great experience with the Juniper products (I use the Netscreen firewalls elsewhere). They make what appears to be a decent SSL VPN at: http://www.juniper.net/products_and_...re_access_700/ I also know that Cisco makes one, as well as Netgear: http://www.netgear.com/Products/VPNa...rs/SSL312.aspx I certainly hope that Netgear has done their best to lose their reputation for crap firmware. Their product does support port forwarding and redirection. Thanks, Mitch

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