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How to Make Sure Your VPN Can Handle Demand From Remote Workers

Written by TBL Admin | Mar 16, 2020 7:42:37 PM

As many organizations are allowing their workforce to telecommute, VPN's are being put to the test.  If you're concerned your VPN cannot support the remote workforce demands that COVID-19 is creating, there are two crucial elements you can check that would limit your company's remote-working capabilities. 

1. Check Hardware Capabilities

When your hardware was first purchased, the need to remotely support your entire workforce was likely not anticipated. If your hardware is maxed-out due to VPN usage, all other processes will slow or halt entirely. Here are the maximums Cisco hardware can reach.

 

ASA 5506-x

ASA 5506W-X

ASA 5506H-X

ASA 5508-X

ASA 5516-X

ASA 5512-X

ASA 5515-X

ASA 5525 -X

ASAS 5545-X

ASA 5555-X

Maximum VPN throughoutput 100Mbps 100Mbps 100Mbps 175Mbps 250Mbps

200Mbps

250Mbps 300Mbps 400Mbps 700Mbps
Maximum Concurrent VPN Users 50 50 50 100 300 250 250 750 2500 5000

 

  FPR1010 FPR1120 PFR1140 FPR1150 FPR2110 FPR2120 FPR2130 FPR2140
Maximum VPN throughoutput 500Mbps 1Gbps 1.2Gbps 1.7Gbps 800Mbps 1Gbps 1.6Gbps 3.2Gbps
Maximum Concurrent VPN Users 75 150 400 800 1500 3500 7500 10,000

 

2. Check Licensing 

There are two type of AnyConnect licenses.

Old Licensing Model

The older perpetual licenses were applied on the ASA. You can issue “show version” on the ASA to check your license count.

New Licensing Model

For the newer, term-based license, simply look at the PO or SMARTnet renewal to check the license count.

If you are in need of assistance in determining the needs of your remote workforce, please contact us. Consulting related to COVID-19 is being offered free of charge for TBL customers.