Description
Introduction to the 800M Series Router
The C841M-8X/K9 Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router is a compact, fixed-configuration router that is designed for small businesses and enterprise branch offices. It is part of the Cisco 800M series, which is a family of routers that provide a range of features and connectivity options to support various network requirements.
The C841M-8X/K9 model comes equipped with 8 Fast Ethernet ports, which can be used to connect devices such as PCs, servers, and other network equipment. The router also includes a built-in WAN interface, which can be used to connect to a broadband service such as DSL or cable, or to connect to a private WAN such as a T1 or E1 line.
The Cisco 800M series routers are built on the Cisco IOS software platform, which provides a wide range of features and capabilities. These include support for various routing protocols, Quality of Service (QoS) for managing bandwidth, and security features such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention.
The C841M-8X/K9 also includes a variety of advanced features to support the specific needs of enterprise branch offices, such as support for advanced routing protocols, IPv6, and firewall and VPN technologies. The router also supports Cisco’s FlexVPN, which simplifies VPN deployment and management.
The Cisco 800M series routers are designed to be easy to set up and manage, and come with a web-based management interface that allows you to configure and monitor the router remotely. They are also designed for high availability, and include features such as redundancy and failover to ensure that your network stays up and running even in the event of a failure.
Performance and Scalability
The C841M-8X/K9 Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router is a compact, fixed-configuration router that is designed for small businesses and enterprise branch offices. It is part of the Cisco 800M series, which is a family of routers that provide a range of features and connectivity options to support various network requirements.
The C841M-8X/K9 model comes equipped with 8 Fast Ethernet ports, which can provide up to 100Mbps of bandwidth for each port. The router also includes a built-in WAN interface, which can support various types of WAN connections, such as DSL, cable, T1 or E1. The WAN interface can support up to 100Mbps of bandwidth.
In terms of performance, the C841M-8X/K9 Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router is capable of forwarding packets at a rate of up to 1 Gbps. This means that it can handle a large amount of network traffic without experiencing significant performance degradation. Additionally, Quality of Service (QoS) features are available, which allow you to prioritize different types of traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
In terms of scalability, the C841M-8X/K9 Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router is designed to be easy to upgrade and expand as your network grows. The router supports advanced routing protocols and IPv6, allowing it to easily integrate into larger networks and support more devices. Additionally, the router supports Cisco’s FlexVPN, which simplifies VPN deployment and management, and can be used to easily connect remote users or sites to your network.
In addition, the router includes the ability to configure virtual private networks (VPNs) for secure remote access. It supports VPN protocols such as IKEv2, IPsec and SSL, which can be used to protect sensitive data and provide secure communication over the internet.
Network Segmentation and Access Control
Network segmentation is the process of dividing a larger network into smaller, more manageable segments. This can be done for security reasons, to improve network performance, or to isolate different types of traffic. The Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router (C841M-8X/K9) supports network segmentation through the use of virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) feature. VRF allows the router to have multiple routing tables, each associated with a different segment of the network. This allows traffic to be isolated and controlled between different segments, improving security and preventing issues such as broadcast storms.
Access control refers to the process of controlling access to a network or network resources. The Cisco 800M Series 8 Ports Router (C841M-8X/K9) supports access control through the use of access control lists (ACLs). ACLs allow the router to filter traffic based on certain criteria, such as source or destination IP address, protocol, or port number. This allows the router to control which devices or users are able to access specific resources on the network. Additionally, the router supports other security features such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection and prevention (IDP) to provide additional layers of security.
Main Information about this Cisco C841M-8X/K9
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# C841M-8X/K9
- Product Series: 800
- Product Type: Rack Mountable Router
Technical Information for 8 Ports Router
- Enclosure Type Desktop, Rack-Mountable, Wall-Mountable -Modular
- Total Number of Ports: 8 Ports
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, PPP
- Capacity Virtual interfaces (VLANs) per port for 802.1q: 16
- Network / Transport Protocol L2TP, RSVP, PPPoE, FTP, DHCP, DNS, L2TPv3, RTP
- Routing Protocol OSPF, RIP-1, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, NHRP, IGMPv3, GRE, policy-based routing (PBR), WCCP, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
- Remote Management Protocol HTTP, HTTPS
- Encryption Algorithm DES, Triple DES, IKE, PKI, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, IKEv2
- Features DiffServ support, MAC address filtering, IPv6 support, HTTPS proxy, Low-latency queuing (LLQ), Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ), Weighted Fair Queuing (WFQ), Quality of Service (QoS), Link Fragmentation and Interleaving (LFI), Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), FTP proxy, HTTP proxy, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD), IPv4 support, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Class of Service (CoS), Flexible NetFlow (FNF), DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) support, Time-controlled ACLs support, Storm Control
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, EN55024, EN55022 Class B, EMC, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 60950-1, VCCI Class B, EN 300 386 V1.6.1, IEC 60950-1:2005 Second Edition, EN 301 489-7, EN 301 489-1, FCC CFR47 Part 22, FCC CFR47 Part 24, EN60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 + A2:2013, EN61000-3-2, EN 301 489-24, EN 301 908-1, EN 301 908-2, EN 301 511
- RAM 1 GB (installed) / 1 GB (max)
- Flash Memory 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max)
- Status Indicators System, WAN, LAN, VPN
Expansion / Connectivity for Desktop Router
- Interfaces Serial: 1 x console
- LAN: 8 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45
- WAN: 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45
- USB: 1 x 4 pin USB Type A
- Expansion Slots 2 (total) / 2 (free) x WIM
Power
- Power Device External power adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 – 60 Hz)
- Software / System Requirements
- OS Provided Cisco IOS
Dimensions & Weight of Rack Mountable Router
- Width 13.5 Inch
- Depth 6.9 Inch
- Height 1.7 Inch
- Weight 3.75 lbs
