Virtual privacy: Eight VPN appliances tested


Contents
Introduction
Setting up a VPN
Netgear FVL-328
CyberGuard SG575
Juniper NS-5GT
Fortinet FortiGate-60
Watchguard Firebox 1000
Symantec SGS 460
Nortel Contivity 1100
Sonicwall Pro 2040
Specifications
How we tested
Sample scenario
Editor's choice
About RMIT

Nortel Networks Contivity 1100

The Contivity 1100 was designed with small sites in mind. The Contivity has five LAN ports on the front, each with speed and link/ activity lights (four of which are trusted and one untrusted). There is also an RJ-45 console port with ready/boot and alert indicators. There were also options on the front for an additional 10/100 RJ-45 port, and single-port V.35/X.21 or T1 with integrated CS+B41U/DSU orV.90 dial modem.

On the back was a power connector, power switch and power indicator as well as a ground screw. Underneath the unit were five screw slots which you can secure the unit to a base.

The unit was relatively straight forward to install. It came with good documentation which made our life a lot easier. The unit by default can support up to 10 tunnels with a maximum of 30 -- this is a little on the low side.

The unit also offers firewall protection, QoS and bandwidth management but you have to purchase an extra license to enable the later.

Product Contivity 1100
Price

US$1499
(approx. AU$2001)

Vendor Nortel Networks
Phone

1800 NORTEL
(1800 667835)

Web www.nortel.com
 
Interoperability
Very good interoperability and functionality and ports.
Futureproofing
Very good levels of expansion available.
ROI ½
Moderately priced for the features.
Service
One-year, 90 day software support.
Rating ½
Nortel Networks Contivity 1100

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