Please Advise on Dual WAN Hardware

Hi all,
I've been reading the responses to post and they are in MHO very straightforward and wise. I need your advice on a router that supports dual WAN.

I have a DSL(2.0/384)and a Cable(3.0/256) connection at home. I would like to primarily do a load balance and backup between these 2 connections and possibly, a dial up modem for a tertiary backup. If I can aggregate the bandwidth, that would be excellent, however, its not necessary(budget concerns )

Here is what I want to have setup:
Dual WAN Router with VPN (Not passthrough, but actual VPN tunnels @ 2 at a time) If VPN isn't available, then I can use a DLINK VPN Router I have lying around.
Minimum of (4) 10/100 LAN ports (I will be using @ 7 ports, not all the time but I can use an 8 port switch that I am now using)
QOS for IP phone(s) from work.(The NEC IP phone i'm using uses IPSec)
Wish list:
Tertiary Analog Modem backup
Aggregated Bandwidth (salavating!!!)

Currently, I have both connections seperated between the devices(PCs, IP phone(s), and wireless Access points). They have a static bridge between the routers. I want to consolidate my setup.

Hope you can help me make up my mind on the hardware!!!
It doesn't have to be any particular brand, I was comparing features with the ones below.
The following is what I have been looking at:



Linksys RV0 series RV082

A high-reliability Internet connection-sharing router and 8-port switch for small business
Features dual Internet ports for load balancing and connection redundancy
Securely connects up to 50 remote office or traveling users to your office network via VPN
Advanced SPI firewall protects your PCs from most known Internet attacks


Hawking Technology H2BR4 Dual WAN 4-Port Firewall Router
The H2BR4 features high-level security and is equipped with true, hardware-based firewall protection. The firewall utilizes Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) technology, Network Address Translation, and prevents against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks from outside intruders. In addition, the VPN (Virtual Private Network) pass-through feature allows for fast, reliable, and secure access to your corporate network via a public Internet network.

The H2BR4 includes a full set of powerful features. It utilizes Network Address Translation (NAT) to expand your existing network without affecting existing IP based account schemes. The router supports DSL, Cable, and other broadband modem connections that connect to an RJ-45 Ethernet port. The H2BR4 also features Virtual Server and DMZ functions, which allow the user to protect clients on the network behind the router while permitting specified traffic to be opened up outside the network. The router has a built-in DHCP server, which eliminates the need to configure each IP address manually. The user-friendly web management interface provides the user with an easy way to configure the router from anywhere in the world using a web browser. The H2BR4 can easily be firmware upgraded and is compatible with all standard Internet applications.



Product Description
Hawking Technologies HBR49, Cable/DSL Broadband Router Dual WAN Ports and 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch.



NETGEAR FVX538 - PROSAFE 8PORT VPN FIREWALL RTR DUAL WAN 10/100 W/ 1PORT GBIT - FVX538NA
Features Product Description - NETGEAR ProSafe FVX538 - firewall
Device Type - Firewall
Connection / User Qty - 200
Enclosure Type - External - 1 U
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 13 in x 8 in x 0.7 in
Weight - 4.4 lbs
Localization - North America
Processor - 1 x Intel 533 MHz
RAM Installed ( Max ) - 32 MB
Flash Memory Installed (Max) - 16 MB flash
Ports Qty - 8
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol - TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, PPPoE
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP, Telnet, SNMP 2c, HTTP
Features - DMZ port, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), VPN passthrough, URL filtering
Power - AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer Warranty - 3 years warranty

Technical Specs Device Type - Firewall
Connection / User Qty - 200
Height (Rack Units) - 1 U
Width - 13 in
Depth - 8 in
Height - 0.7 in
Weight - 4.4 lbs
Localization - North America
Processors Installed - 1 x Intel 533 MHz
RAM Installed ( Max ) - 32 MB
Flash Memory Installed (Max) - 16 MB flash
Form Factor - External
Ports Qty - 8
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Switching Protocol - Ethernet
Network / Transport Protocol - TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP/IP, IPSec, PPPoE
Routing Protocol - RIP-1, RIP-2, static IP routing
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP, Telnet, SNMP 2c, HTTP
Features - DMZ port, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), VPN passthrough, URL filtering
Encryption Algorithm - DES, Triple DES, MD5, AES, SSL, SHA-1
Interfaces - 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 8 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x management ¦ 2 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN )
Cables Included - 1 x network cable
Rack Mounting Kit - Included
Power Device - Power adapter
Voltage Required - AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software Included - Drivers & Utilities
Service & Support - 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details - Limited warranty - parts and labor - 3 years

 

Well, it looks like you did your homework and I'm not too sure what you would like us to tell you. You know your requirements, and have your proposed solutions. I think at this point I would look at your financial restrictions and purchase accordingly.

 

I would go with the Hawking.

Link to: http://www.ezlan.net/loadbalance.html