Are WRVS4400N VPN routers STABLE?

Greetings:
Months/years ago, I had read of multiple problems with these VPN routers causing dropped connections or hung router.
I would like to know the current status of these routers.  Are they reliable, etc.
BACKGROUND INFO:
I wish to use two WRVS4400N routers to maintain a permanent VPN tunnel between two subnets.
USAGE: Site #1: Windows-2003 server, 3 workstations, 3 network LaserJets printers..
           Site #2: 1 workstations, 2 networked LaserJet printers.
           [i.e. very light usage]
ISP: Road Runner cable modems (10mbps down, 1mbps up) IPv4
SECURITY NEEDS: minimal (i.e. no confidental data)
DHCP: I would like disable WRVS4400N router's DHCP and use Windows-2003's DHCP at site #1.
PROBLEM: Site #1 has no technicans. So, if the VPN goes down, I get to drive 45 miles.
memo: the wireless ethernet is nice icing, but I can live with-out it.
[I know I am giving you more info than needed, but....]
So:
(1) Are the WRVS4400N routers stable enough for this? 
   If NOT, do you have any recommendations for VPN routers (in this same price range).
(2) What is the most stable firmware revision?
(3) Will disabling the internal DHCP server at site #1 cause me any problems?

Hi there! When creating a VPN, the first thing that you need to consider is your Public or WAN IP. It is recommended that your WAN IP is Static or Fixed. Most common issues in VPN is not considering the WAN IP because if it's Dynamic, it might have changed for a given period of time. However, it could be resolved  by using DDNS. As long as your router is working as a Gateway and you have the real public IP, I don't think by disabling DHCP server on the device will interrupt your VPN connection. It is important that your server is configured properly and make sure you're able to get DHCP from that server locally and at the same time your internet is working ok.

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