I am working with a guy that needs some new networking gear. He has three
sites:
1. Main office, 10 computers, server, etc.
2. Remote office1, 6 computers, uses VPN to access server in main office
3. Remote office2, 2 computers, uses VPN to access server in main office

Right now, all of the sites have cable or DSL modems and basic linksys
routers and hubs. None of the office people are computer savvy, and they are
having some networking problems that cause them to have to reboot the
routers.

I'd like to put all new gear in, here are a my requirements in order of
importance:

1. Rock solid reliability...no reboots required.
2. SNMP support, so I can tell if it has a problem.
3. VPN client and server in hardware so I can connect all of the sites
without having to use PC VPN software.
4. POP3 email virus filtering, etc.
5. 1 or 2 - 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

What else should I be looking for?

Any suggestions on hardware to meet these requirements? I'd like to keep
the whole thing in the $2,000 range. What are my options in the $2,000 range
that is close to my requirements and how much will I have to pay if I want a
device that does it all?

Tod