Re: Newbie VPN setup/configuration question

[Tony Howlett <thowlett () netsecuritysvcs com>]

Kathy,

Since the Sonicwall uses an IPSec VPN, it in theory possible to get some 
software based VPN software for the linux box that will interoperate, in 
reality, probably more trouble than it is worth.  Sonicwall claims to be 
compatible with some major brands such as Firewall1 and raptor but ive 
never tried to make this work.  I seriously doubt if they will support any 
of the lower end consumer based firewalls or anything that runs on 
linux.  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but i work with Sonicwall alot 
and they seem to only work with their own firewall VPN boxes.  Just thought 
id save you alot of sweat and heartache

PS.   Since work is requiring the VPN connection,  why wont they spring for 
the VPN router.  Sonicwall has a low end telecommuter model for about $500 
that will do the job.

Good Luck!

At 01:10 PM 7/17/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My husband's work has installed a SonicWALL firewall,
> previously they were using a Linux system for their firewall.
>
> My husband was previously able to log into work via our
> DSL connection at home through a hole in the firewall
> set up for his static IP.



> The new sys admin would like us to ideally get a SonicWALL
> firewall with VPN tunneling at home so we could use a VPN
> connection to get into work. But I'd like to avoid spending
> the money if possible.
>
> At home we have an SMC7004ABR Barricade router
> that is capable of VPN pass through.  Is it possible to
> set up some VPN software on the Linux box my husband
> uses at home to launch a VPN connection with his work.
> The other PC's on our home network would still use
> TCP/IP and I'd like to use TCP/IP on my husband's
> Linux box when he is not logged into his work to surf
> the net and download updates to his operating system?
>
> Is this possible?  If so pointer's to documents and VPN
> software that would allow me to do this would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
> Kathy Bieltz
>
>
>
>
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