Do I need VPN

[brentkhack]

New user that is still trying to get system up and running. I was told I needed a VPN router to make the 3CX to work. I am using nexVortex as VOIP. I want to make sure I will not be loosing features or security by not having a VPN router so I can return the Cisco RV042G.

 

[leejor]

You would use VPN if...

Any device/router/site was making use of VPN, for a secure connection to the server.
You wanted to be able to access 3CX remotely/securely, to make changes.
You required access to other devices, server, etc., on your network

 

[brentkhack]

You would use VPN if...

Any device/router/site was making use of VPN, for a secure connection to the server.
You wanted to be able to access 3CX remotely/securely, to make changes.
You required access to other devices, server, etc., on your network

Would you do VPN or logmein.com if you had to remote access the computer?

 

[leejor]

Would you do VPN or logmein.com if you had to remote access the computer?

I have not used logmein, so i can't comment. I do use VPN through a router running DD-WRT firmware, which allows me, remote access and occasionally a SIP connection (when all else fails) with my Android 3CX Phone. It is only PPTP, which is not the most secure version of VPN, but it's better than nothing.

 

[brentkhack]

Thank you for the info. I am not sure I can even take back the router since I threw away the box. I only understood half of what you said

 

[brentkhack]

The company I bought the 3CX from said I do need a VPN to route VoIP traffic.

 

[Saqqara]

For one office, no you do not need a VPN - just configure the firewall with the correct ports open - http://www.3cx.com/docs/firewall-router-configuration-voip/

Only really need vpn, when connecting to two sites together

 

[craigreilly]

...and even then it is not a requirement.
I had 3 offices on 3cx all talking to each other via the Bridge as well as 7 external users connecting to the main site from home... no VPN in use.