Description
Routing Protocols and Configuration
The CISCO1841-SEC/K9 Cisco Systems 1841 Security Router supports several routing protocols that allow it to exchange routing information with other routers in the network and determine the best path for forwarding packets. Some of the key routing protocols supported by the router include:
- Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP): IGRP and EIGRP are Cisco proprietary routing protocols that provide advanced features such as VLSM and route summarization. They are typically used in large enterprise networks and are known for their stability and fast convergence.
- Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and RIPv2: RIP is a distance-vector routing protocol that uses hop count as the metric for determining the best path to a destination. RIPv2 is an enhanced version of RIP that supports VLSM and classless routing.
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF): OSPF is a link-state routing protocol that uses a shortest path first algorithm to determine the best path to a destination. It is commonly used in large enterprise networks and service provider networks.
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): BGP is an exterior gateway protocol that is used to exchange routing information between routers in different autonomous systems. It is typically used in large service provider networks and is known for its scalability and flexibility.
The configuration of routing protocols on the CISCO1841-SEC/K9 router can be done through the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) or through a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as Cisco Security Manager or Cisco Prime. The specific commands and configuration settings will vary depending on the routing protocol being used.
Additionally, the CISCO1841-SEC/K9 Cisco Systems 1841 Security Router supports Quality of Service (QoS) configuration that allows administrators to prioritize different types of traffic, such as voice and video, to ensure that they are delivered with the appropriate level of service.
Remote Management and Monitoring
The CISCO1841-SEC/K9 Cisco Systems 1841 Security Router can be remotely managed and monitored to ensure the security and proper functioning of the network. Some of the key ways to remotely manage and monitor the router include:
- Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) through Telnet or SSH: The router can be configured and managed using the Cisco IOS CLI, which provides access to a wide range of configuration and management commands. Administrators can use Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH) to remotely access the CLI and make changes to the router’s configuration.
- Cisco Security Manager: Cisco Security Manager is a centralized management platform that allows administrators to manage multiple Cisco security devices, including the CISCO1841-SEC/K9 router, from a single console. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that makes it easy to remotely configure and monitor the security of the network.
- Cisco Prime: Cisco Prime is a network management solution that allows administrators to remotely manage and monitor the network devices, including the CISCO1841-SEC/K9 router, from a single console. It provides a web-based GUI that allows administrators to remotely view network topology, monitor device status, and troubleshoot network issues.
- SNMP: The router supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which allows administrators to remotely monitor and manage the router by sending SNMP messages to the router and receiving responses from the router.
- Syslog: The router can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog server which allows administrators to remotely monitor and analyze the security events on the router and troubleshoot any issues that may occur.
- NetFlow: NetFlow is a Cisco proprietary protocol that allows administrators to remotely monitor and analyze network traffic by collecting detailed information about the traffic flow.
High-Availability Features
The CISCO1841-SEC/K9 Cisco Systems 1841 Security Router supports several high-availability features that help ensure the continuous operation of the network in the event of a failure or outage. Some of the key high-availability features of the router include:
- Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP): HSRP is a Cisco proprietary protocol that allows multiple routers to work together as a virtual router to provide redundancy and failover in case of a failure. HSRP routers communicate with each other to determine which router should be the active router and which should be the standby.
- Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP): VRRP is a standard protocol that allows multiple routers to work together as a virtual router to provide redundancy and failover in case of a failure. VRRP routers communicate with each other to determine which router should be the active router and which should be the standby.
- Network Address Translation (NAT) redundancy: NAT allows multiple routers to share a single IP address to provide redundancy and failover in case of a failure. If one router goes down, the other router takes over the NAT function, ensuring that the network continues to function.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) : LACP allows multiple physical links to be bundled together to form a single logical link, providing redundancy and increased bandwidth. This allows multiple routers to share a single IP address to provide redundancy and failover in case of a failure.
- Router Redundancy with Cisco Stateful Switchover (SSO) : Cisco Stateful Switchover (SSO) feature allows the active router to switch over to the standby router in case of a failure. SSO is supported by various routing protocols like HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and so on.
- Dial Backup: Dial Backup feature allows the router to automatically establish a dialup connection to a remote router or a service provider in case of a failure of the primary link.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number CISCO1841-SEC/K9
- Product Series 1800
- Product Model 1841
- Product Name 1841 Integrated Service Router
- Product Type Router
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Ports 2
- USB Yes
- Management Port Yes
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 2
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 3
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
- Expansion Slot Type AIM
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10/100Base-TX
- Ethernet Technology Fast Ethernet
- VoIP Supported No
Management & Protocols
- Security Features-
- CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution
- Dynamic Multipoint VPN
- AES 128/192/256-bit
- Cisco IOS Firewall
- SSL Web VPN
- URL Filtering
- 3DES
- DES
Memory
- Standard Memory 256 MB
- Maximum Memory 384 MB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 64 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply No
