Networking and Netscreen 5XP Elite feedback

I work in a company that has 11 people in one headquartered office that
are networked within a Windows 2000 NT/Lotus Domino/Lotus Notes server
system. We have 7 other people in 6 offices that we have networked as well.

We currently have a T1 connection that is very expensive, and we are
looking at upgrading everything with a DSL BellSouth 768/768 plan and
putting in new Netscreen 5XP Elite routers.

Can anyone give me feedback about ease of operation, reliability, and
any other information on the Netscreen 5XP Elite? It is in the $900 to
$1000 range, and we have been told that it should take care of our
needs. There are SonicWALL products that would do what we need as well,
but they are much more expensive.

VPN capability is not now necessary, but that feature is included in the
Netscreen 5XP Elite.

ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated! I'll look forward to your responses.






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