Routers for larger projects?
John Gonzales
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering what others were using for routers on their projects. Most routers are limited to around 20 in the number of port forwards you can enter. If you like to manage these projects remotely, a simple project that uses 10 or so pieces that require remote access can use all those ports up really quickly (e.g. ICSP port forwards for Netlinx Masters, Telnet Port Forwards for Netlinx Masters, Port forwards for VNC access to touchpanels, Port forwards for Router remote management access, Port forwards for Security DVRs, Lighting Systems, etc...).
Sveasoft makes some firmware upgrades to standard Linksys routers that improve the features dramatically. Has anyone used them before?
We've typically been managing the port forwards remotely so that we can add and delete them as needed. For example if we need to access Netlinx Master # 11 and we're out of port forward rules, we would remotely go into the router, remove a port forward rule that we're not using for this session, add the ICSP port forward for Master #11, then do the same thing next time we need to access something different. I'm sure there's a better way.
--John
I was wondering what others were using for routers on their projects. Most routers are limited to around 20 in the number of port forwards you can enter. If you like to manage these projects remotely, a simple project that uses 10 or so pieces that require remote access can use all those ports up really quickly (e.g. ICSP port forwards for Netlinx Masters, Telnet Port Forwards for Netlinx Masters, Port forwards for VNC access to touchpanels, Port forwards for Router remote management access, Port forwards for Security DVRs, Lighting Systems, etc...).
Sveasoft makes some firmware upgrades to standard Linksys routers that improve the features dramatically. Has anyone used them before?
We've typically been managing the port forwards remotely so that we can add and delete them as needed. For example if we need to access Netlinx Master # 11 and we're out of port forward rules, we would remotely go into the router, remove a port forward rule that we're not using for this session, add the ICSP port forward for Master #11, then do the same thing next time we need to access something different. I'm sure there's a better way.
--John
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I have implemented buttons on the touch panel for the homeowner to control port profiles. It gives the security anxious homeowner peace of mind.
I have not heard of Sveasoft before. I would be quite uneasy about using some firmware that came from a company outside of US jurisdiction for my my security needs. Who knows what kind of racket they make be involved in - just a thought.
Jeff
We too like Sonic Wall and also use the Fire Box. For some of our larger homes where the client does a lot of business from home, we use Cisco.
Absolutely. If you have to forward more than three ports, go VPN. In many cases, VPN makes better sense no matter how many ports you need, but definitely when dealing with more than one master or panel, VPN will make your life considerably easier.
I knew there was a better way
Thanks for the endorsements of the Sonicwall and Netscreens products too. We've been eyeballing the Sonicwall line for a while. I'll start taking a peek at those and the ones that Joel recommended and see if we can get one into our office to play with.
--John