Cisco 870 Series of integrated services routers are fixed-configuration routers that support multiple types of DSL technologies, broadband cable, and Metro Ethernet connections in small offices (Figures 1 and 2). They provide the performance needed to run concurrent services, including firewall, intrusion prevention, and encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11b/g for WLAN networking; and quality of service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and video applications. In addition, the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Web-based configuration tool simplifies setup and deployment (Figure 3), and centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network configurations at the remote site.
- High performance for broadband access in small offices
- Enhanced security, including:
- Stateful Inspection Firewall
- IP Security (IPSec) VPNs (Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES] or Advanced Encryption Standard [AES])
- Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
- Antivirus support through Network Admission Control (NAC) and enforcement of secure access policies
- 4-port 10/100 managed switch with VLAN support
- Secure WLAN 802.11b/g option with use of multiple antennas
- Easy setup, deployment, and remote management capabilities through Web-based tools and Cisco IOS® Software
