small business components

hello guys, we will change the network components at the company. actually we will design it from the beginning. I will do the configurations, designing and the documentation. My question is, what router and switch is your suggestion for a small corporation.(and other things you may think). Budget is not limited but company doesn't aim to grow in a close future. cisco vendor is my preference. But there are some models which can do the similar things (on paper), that is why i prefer to take some suggestions from the real experienced hands. Which ones generally made you so happy with their stability...

15 workstation
1 server
wireless n is essential. (workstations are all laptops but using wired connection normally)
120 sqmt. office (2 rooms next to each other 60 + 60)
load balancing , dmz, ipsec,lt2p vpns are in usage. ( there are other servers remotely controlled)

thx

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shodown

UC560 with cisco ASA 5510 would be my standard setup for someone like that. You can get everything you need 2 boxes with a few switches. That way they have VOIP, VPN, and wireless all setup.

GOZCU

shodown wrote: »

UC56 with cisco ASA 5510 would be my standard setup for someone like that. You can get everything you need 2 boxes with a few switched. That way they have VOIP, VPN, and wireless all setup.

but this is an expensive solution i guess, am i wrong ?is it worth to buy them for 15 workstations and 2 servers?

networker050184

It would be expensive compared to other solutions, but as they say, you get what you pay for! Personally I'd go Palo Alto for the firewalls, Aruba WAPs and a couple Cisco switches.

You could just as easily get away with some cheap netgear or linksys equipment though.

shodown

networker050184 wrote: »

It would be expensive compared to other solutions, but as they say, you get what you pay for! Personally I'd go Palo Alto for the firewalls, Aruba WAPs and a couple Cisco switches.

You could just as easily get away with some cheap netgear or linksys equipment though.

Yes its not cheap, but I don't know the level of support needed, so I recommended a cisco system that is pretty easy to setup and support will cover you end to end as long as you have a contract for the gear.

GOZCU

thanks guys, i will definitely think on your recommendations