firewall - hardware appliance...

[atomiser]

im after suggestions for a hardware firewall appliance.

two must haves:

1/. ability to connect multiple internet connections
2/. ability to connect external networks (other than the internet) e.g. offsite backup, remote monitoring not carried out over the internet etc.

budget is not really an issue.

any suggestions?

[Faqt]

I can't really offer any advice since my experience is limited.
However, I recently acquired an IPAD that I need to figure out how to use as a gateway for home network (thus allowing a linux box to use winmodem connection. ...... ).
I think, that in my google searches on IPAD....your question appeared as it's abilities. (almost word for word.).
I guess you are probobally looking for experienced advice, but here's a link to IPAD just incase your looking for a starting point for your search.
http://www.oneboxsolution.com/index.htm

[SirDice]

If money isn't limited I can definately recommend Checkpoint Firewall/1 running on Nokia hardware. A bit cheaper but just as good are Cisco's PIX firewalls. Both come in all shapes and sizes and both can do what you want.

[R0n1n]

Check out the netscreen range of firewalls (www.netscreen.com), they perform well and are fairly easy to manage.

[lessthanzero]

I'm biased for the Cisco PIX. I run a redundant 525 pair at my core edge and several 520's out in the field as remote VPN terminators.

However, as others have pointed out, I believe any of the 'major' appliances will get the job done for you in more than adequate fashion.

Cheers,
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[catch]

If money really isn't an issue... might as well go for the best:

http://www.securecomputing.com/index.cfm?skey=232

There really is nothing else you can buy with this overall quality or level of security.

catch