Description
Advanced Features of 2 Ports Router
The CISCO1921-MS/K9 Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router is a high-performance router that provides a wide range of advanced features. Some of these features include:
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports: It has 2 integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports that provide high-speed connectivity for data, voice, and video traffic.
- Service module slots: The router has 2 service module slots that allow for additional connectivity options, such as a WAN interface card or a 4G LTE card.
- VPN support: It supports up to 800 VPN tunnels and 25,000 concurrent sessions, providing a secure connection for remote workers and branch offices.
- Advanced security: It has advanced security features such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention that protect the network against a wide range of threats.
- Quality of Service (QoS): It has Quality of Service (QoS) features for optimizing network traffic and ensuring that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Voice and video support: It supports voice and video through integration with Cisco Unified Communications, providing a high-quality experience for users.
- Energy-efficient design: It has EnergyWise technology that helps to reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.
- Cisco IOS Software: It supports Cisco IOS Software, including advanced routing and network services, allowing for flexibility and scalability.
- Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco DNA Center support: It supports Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco DNA Center for simplified network management and automation, which help to reduce the complexity of managing the network.
- Suitable for small to medium-size business and enterprise branch offices: With above advanced feature it is suitable for small to medium-size business and enterprise branch offices, and it is a good choice for companies that require high-performance routing and advanced security features.
Network Management Systems
The CISCO1921-MS/K9 Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router can be managed using a variety of network management systems. Some of the most commonly used systems include:
- Cisco IOS Software: The router runs on Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of management and configuration options. It allows you to configure the router, monitor its performance, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Cisco SD-WAN: Cisco SD-WAN is a software-defined networking solution that simplifies the management of WAN connections. It allows you to easily configure and manage VPNs, QoS, and other network policies.
- Cisco DNA Center: Cisco DNA Center is a network management platform that provides a unified view of the network and automates many tasks. It allows you to manage the entire network, including routers, switches, and wireless access points, from a single interface.
- Cisco Prime: Cisco Prime is a comprehensive network management system that provides a wide range of features for monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting the network. It allows you to manage the network in real-time, and it also provides historical data for analysis.
- SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used protocol for managing network devices. It allows you to monitor the router’s performance and receive alerts when certain thresholds are exceeded.
- NETCONF: Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) is a protocol used to configure, monitor and control the network devices.
All these Network management systems provides various level of granular control, monitoring, and automation over the CISCO1921-MS/K9 Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router that allows network administrator to have better visibility and control over the network.
Establishing Internet Connectivity
Establishing internet connectivity on the CISCO1921-MS/K9 Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router involves several steps. These include:
- Connect the WAN interface: Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router and the other end to a modem or other device that provides internet connectivity.
- Configure the WAN interface: Access the router’s command-line interface (CLI) or web-based interface and configure the WAN interface with the appropriate settings, such as IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
- Configure the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client: Configure the DHCP client on the WAN interface to automatically obtain an IP address from the ISP.
- Configure the Domain Name System (DNS) servers: Configure the DNS servers on the router to use the servers provided by the ISP.
- Test the internet connectivity: Once the above steps have been completed, test the internet connectivity by pinging a public IP address or a website.
- Configure the security: Configure the security features on the router such as firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention to protect the network against any threats.
- Optional: configure Quality of Service (QoS) if needed
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number CISCO1921-MS/K9
- Product Series 1900
- Product Model 1921
- Product Name 1921 Integrated Services Router
- Product Type Router
Interfaces / Ports
- Total Number of Ports 2
- USB Yes
- Management Port Yes
- Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports 2
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 2
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
Network & Communication
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- VoIP Supported No
Management & Protocols
- Security Features –
- Cisco Security Manager
- VPN encryption
- Cisco IOS Firewall
- Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewall
- Cisco IOS IPS
- Cisco IOS Content Filtering
- AAA
- DES
- 3DES
- AES
Memory
- Standard Memory 512 MB
- Maximum Memory 512 MB
- Memory Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Flash Memory 256 MB
Power Description
PoE (RJ-45) Port No
Input Voltage 110 V AC
Input Voltage 220 V AC
Power Source Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply No
