Recommend a firewall for 20 office users.

[Emulex]

is pfsense or ipfw really that non-standard?

i want:
cisco call manager express (pbx,auto attendant, ability to route calls,sip) to cbeyond
50 phones - like 7960
decent firewall (dual-wan static) - ie cbeyond static 13 ip and comcast business 13 ip
high speed dual-wan failover (http/https/ping methods or combination tunable per wan port)
dns (to prevent dns failure when wan starts to go wonky)
vpn (dual-wan compatible)

providers provide the gateway routers (comcast/cbeyond)

throw a switch in between the gateway routers and dual-wan firewall/voice sip so i can push machines directly on the net or have the ability for dual-wan router to handle 100% pass-thru (no nat no firewall) without vlan tagging (physical vlan is cool).

I know an ISR will do this - but i am not assuming responsibility for the T-1's so i don't need that kind of power.

Any ideas guys? I get mad mad discounts on cisco gear - which is why i prefer.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

I would take a look at a Cisco ASA 5505. They come in 10, 50, and unlimited user models. Any of the lower user models can be upgraded with a license to the higher capacities. Also add on the AnyConnect Essentials license for VPN connectivity.

This

 

[RadiclDreamer]

There's no sense in using a separate device when the functionality is present in the firewall.
:sneaky:

With that mentality, why bother having a hammer when a rock will get the job done? Choose the right tool for the job, dont try to shoehorn something just because it can be done

 

[theevilsharpie]

With that mentality, why bother having a hammer when a rock will get the job done? Choose the right tool for the job, dont try to shoehorn something just because it can be done

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about, but it sounds good :awe: