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which cisco router for a small network?
Hi, I have 2 webservers that need access to the outside world and then 6 other computers on an internal network providing media-storage/databases etc. I want a cisco router (well rather my customer wants a cisco router) with built in firewall to interface with the world. Any idea what cisco router to choose? The Cisco website is SOOO COMPLICATED. Should I get two switches.. one for the internal network as well and daisy chain it with the cisco router? Is this possible? Um, I have no idea what I'm doing. Yes feel sorry for my customer. Thanks, James wait maybe that should be cisco switch.
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- If they insist on Cisco, the PIX 501 is a good fit -- it'll do everything you're likely to need. If you're not stuck on Cisco, I like Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. By the way -- most "small business" firewalls include routing capabilities. You can put as many switches as you like behind these devices -- all on the LAN side. You'll have to configure the device (Cisco or whatever you choose) to permit access to people on the outside (internet).
