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"Mcfadden, Chuck" wrote: > > 1. (Probably the only real reason) Off load processor overhead by having > packet filtering happen somewhere other than the device that is trying to > also perform routing tasks. > 2. DMZ? (Can be handled via router, though [processor issue - see above]) > 3. Redundancy without the need for dual WAN connectivity > > Those are about the only reasons I can think of. Any one else think of any? > > I have no idea what PIX stands for...GREAT Question!!! > ccie1ab > > -----Original Message----- > From: BASSOLE Rock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 11:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: The Scoop on PIX? [7:26607] > > -----Message d'origine----- > De : Andrew Michael [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Envoyi : dimanche 18 novembre 2001 00:09 > @ : [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Objet : The Scoop on PIX? [7:26607] > > Hi all. > > What are some of the reasons why a person would choose a PIX solution > rather than a good router with the the right IOS for security? > > From what I've read on Cisco's site, there does not seem to be the huge > gap between using a router as a firewall solution vs. using a PIX, as some > people make it sound. > > One last thing...for the life of me, I can't find what "PIX" stands for! > Any help appreciated! Thanks in advance. -- David Madland Sr. Network Engineer CCIE# 2016 Qwest Communications Int. Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-664-3367 "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=27582&t=26607 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
