Multi-WAN Help

[TwiceSliced]

We're moving our database server offsite, and we currently have a DSL line and a T1.

We want the T1 to be used exclusively for database operations (likely Citrix clients from our site accessing the remote database) and e-mail (we run a local Exchange server).

The DSL line is to be used for web traffic as well as a failover for the T1 (but not vice-versa).

We'd also like to prioritise database traffic over e-mail traffic.

And there's the possibility of adding a second DSL line or upgrading to something better as we grow.

So what do I do? I've been looking into managed switches, pfSense, and various multi-WAN routers, but I'm not sure which is most appropriate... Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Vito_Corleone]

Get an 1841.

 

[TwiceSliced]

We have an 1841 (only one WAN port installed) on the T1, but it's the ISPs; we don't get access to it.

 

[Vito_Corleone]

Get one for yourself.

You can do all that stuff with PBR and some IP SLA stuff (and QoS for the prioritization).

 

[Striker109]

You should also look at what Peplink can offer you. There web site is http://peplink.com/. I just wrapped up deploying a Balance 30 a few weeks ago. It was simply a breeze to setup. WAN1 is the T1 (mail server), WAN2 is the DSL line (main browsing), and WAN3 is the failover/overflow WLAN card.