Description
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The C886VA-W-E-K9 Cisco router is designed to provide high availability and redundancy options to ensure that the network stays up and running even in the event of a failure. Some of the key high availability and redundancy options include:
- Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP): This protocol allows for the configuration of a primary and a secondary router, with the secondary router taking over as the active router in the event of a failure.
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): This protocol allows for the configuration of multiple virtual routers, with one being designated as the active router and the others being on standby in case the active router fails.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): This protocol allows for the bundling of multiple physical links together to form a single logical link, providing redundancy in case one of the physical links fails.
- Power Supply Redundancy: The router supports redundant power supply option where the secondary power supply takes over in case the primary one fails.
- Dual-Radio: The router supports dual-radio, which allows for multiple wireless access points to work together to provide wireless coverage and redundancy in case one of the radios fails.
- Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE) : Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE) provides a proactive and automated approach to ensure the network is always in a healthy state and it can detect and correct any configuration issues that could cause network outages.
- Cisco DNA Center: The router can be managed and monitored through Cisco DNA Center which provides a centralized management and assurance platform for the network. It can detect and correct any issues that could cause network outages before they happen.
It is important to properly configure these high availability and redundancy options to ensure that the network remains available and reliable in the event of a failure. It is also important to test and verify these options to ensure they work as expected. It is also important to note that the C886VA-W-E-K9 is a wired router with wireless capabilities, not just a wireless router, so your high availability and redundancy options will be different from a wireless router.
Network Scalability and Flexibility
The C886VA-W-E-K9 Cisco router is designed to provide network scalability and flexibility to accommodate the growing needs of an organization. Some of the key features that provide network scalability and flexibility include:
- VLAN Support: The router supports Virtual LANs (VLANs) which allows for the segmentation of the network into different virtual networks. This allows for better network management and security by isolating different types of traffic on the network.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The router supports Quality of Service (QoS) which allows for the prioritization of different types of traffic on the network. This ensures that mission-critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and resources they need to operate effectively.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The router supports Access Control Lists (ACLs) which allows for the control of network access based on specific criteria such as IP address, protocol, and port number. This allows for better network security and management by controlling who can access the network and what they can access.
- IPv6 Support: The router supports IPv6 which is the next generation of the internet protocol. This allows for a larger number of IP addresses and improves security and scalability for future internet-based applications.
- VPN Support: The router supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) which allows for secure remote access to the network. This allows for employees to access the network from remote locations, providing scalability and flexibility for an organization with a mobile workforce.
- Cisco SD-WAN: The router can be configured to support Cisco SD-WAN which allows for the optimization of the network traffic based on the type of application, user, and device. It also allows for a better use of multiple WAN connections and it can detect and correct any issues that could cause network outages before they happen
- Cisco DNA Center: The router can be managed and monitored through Cisco DNA Center which provides a centralized management and assurance platform for the network. It can detect and correct any issues that could cause network outages before they happen.
- 4-Port Wireless Fast Ethernet Router: The router supports 4-port wireless fast Ethernet, which allows for wired and wireless connectivity. This feature provides flexibility in terms of connectivity options and allows for the integration of wireless devices into the network.
By properly configuring these network scalability and flexibility features, the C886VA-W-E-K9 router can accommodate the growing needs of an organization and ensure that the network remains available, reliable, and secure.
Quality of Service (QoS) Capabilities
The C886VA-W-E-K9 Cisco router is equipped with Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that allow for the prioritization of different types of traffic on the network. This ensures that mission-critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and resources they need to operate effectively. The QoS features of the router include:
- Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ): This feature allows for the prioritization of different types of traffic based on IP address, protocol, and port number. It ensures that important traffic, such as voice and video, receive priority over less important traffic, such as email and file transfers.
- Low Latency Queuing (LLQ): This feature is used for delay-sensitive traffic, such as voice and video. LLQ allows for the prioritization of these types of traffic, ensuring that they receive the necessary bandwidth and resources to maintain their quality of service.
- Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED): This feature is used to prevent network congestion by randomly dropping lower-priority packets before the network becomes congested. This ensures that important traffic, such as voice and video, continue to receive the necessary bandwidth and resources.
- Voice-aware traffic shaping: This feature is designed to provide QoS for voice traffic. It allows the router to detect and prioritize voice traffic, ensuring that it receives the necessary bandwidth and resources to maintain its quality of service.
- Modular Quality of Service Command-Line Interface (MQC): This feature allows for the configuration of QoS policies through a command-line interface. This allows for more fine-grained control over the prioritization of different types of traffic on the network.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Management: The router can be managed and monitored through Cisco DNA Center which provides a centralized management and assurance platform for the network. It allows for the detection of any issues that could affect the QoS of the network and correcting them before they happen.
By properly configuring these QoS features, the C886VA-W-E-K9 router can ensure that mission-critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and resources they need to operate effectively, while also preventing network congestion and maintaining the overall quality of service on the network.
General Information of about this Cisco C886VA-W-E-K9
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# C886VA-W-E-K9
- Product Series 880
- Product Model 886VA
- Product Name 886VA Wireless Modem/Router
- Product Type Modem/Wireless Router
Specifications of Cisco Router
- Broadband Transmission Technology ADSL2+
- Wireless LAN Standard IEEE 802.11n
- ISM Band Yes
- UNII Band No
- ISM Maximum Frequency 2.40 GHz
- Total Number of Antennas 3
- Wireless Transmission Speed 54 Mbps
Interfaces / Ports for Cisco Wireless Router
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 4
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
- VoIP Supported No
Dimensions & Weight of Cisco 4 Ports Router
- Width : 12.8 in
- Depth : 10.4 in
- Height : 1.7 in
- Weight : 5.51 lbs





