Hi John,
I have only got 210s, (baby brother of the 330), but I would recommend them
highly.
They have modem ports, so an external modem can be connected if required.
All the configuration is done from the web interface, no unix shell is required.
Configuration backups can also be done from the web interface and downloaded via
the browser onto your local system.
You do not need to backup the OS, just treat it as a hunk of H/W........ if it
breaks, replace it.
As long as you have the configs, then rebuilding the box is very quick.
The only cavaet that I have come across is if you need many interfaces.
The 210/330 are fixed 3 ethernet and 1 serial ports, though the serial is a
module and can be one of several different types.
Go for it!
Phil
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Subject: [FW1] Nokia 330 vs NT or Solaris running FW-1
I currently have a Sparc Ultra 10 running FW-1 and need to connect some
remote locations via VPNs back to the central site.
I am considering using VPN-1 330 appliance rather than bring up FW-1 on NT
or Solaris at the remote sites, and continue using the Sparc at the main
site.
Once concern is if I have a problem on the Internet side and can not get to
the VPN-1 over the Internet, can it be managed via dial-up? I know I can
dial-into an NT (PCanywhere) or Solaris box.
On the VPN-1, do I operate at the Unix shell level to define routes?
How are backups done since there is no local tape?
Any other warnings or advice in selecting which way to go?
Thanks.vs Nokia?
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