Description
Network Connectivity and Expansion Options
The CISCO878-K9 Cisco 878 G.SHDSL Integrated Services Router offers a wide range of network connectivity and expansion options to support the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Some of the key features include:
- G.SHDSL WAN connectivity: The router supports G.SHDSL (Symmetric High-speed Digital Subscriber Line) technology, which allows for high-speed data transfer over existing copper telephone lines.
- 4-port Fast Ethernet switch: The router includes a built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet switch, which allows for easy connection of multiple devices, such as computers, printers, and servers.
- 2-port USB connectivity: The router includes 2 USB ports, which can be used to connect USB-based storage devices, such as flash drives or external hard drives, for file sharing or backup.
- 2-port serial connectivity: The router includes 2 serial ports, which can be used to connect serial-based devices, such as modems or other serial-based equipment.
- Cisco IOS Software support: The router runs on the Cisco IOS Software, which provides a wide range of networking features, such as Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual Private Networking (VPN), and network security.
- Advanced security features: The router offers advanced security features, such as stateful firewall, intrusion prevention, and VPN capabilities to help protect networks from unauthorized access and security threats.
- Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP) support: The router is compatible with Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP), which is a web-based management tool that allows for easy configuration and management of the router.
- Cisco SDM support: The router is also compatible with Cisco SDM (Security Device Manager), which is a web-based management tool that provides a simple, intuitive interface for configuring and managing Cisco routers.
- Voice and data integration: The router supports voice and data integration, which allows for the deployment of voice over IP (VoIP) and other data services over a single connection.
- LAN Expansion : The router has an expansion slot for a LAN expansion module which allows for more Ethernet ports and other network interfaces like T1/E1.
- VPN Expansion : The router has an expansion slot for VPN expansion modules which allows for more VPN tunnels and other VPN features.
Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Management
The Cisco 878-K9 router offers advanced Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management capabilities to help ensure that network traffic is handled efficiently and effectively. Some of the key features include:
- Class-Based Weighted Fair Queuing (CBWFQ): This feature allows network administrators to assign different priorities to different types of traffic, such as voice, video, and data. This ensures that critical traffic is given priority over less important traffic.
- Low Latency Queuing (LLQ): This feature minimizes delay for delay-sensitive traffic, such as voice and video.
- Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED): This feature helps prevent network congestion by randomly dropping packets when the network is approaching maximum capacity.
- Traffic Shaping: This feature allows network administrators to control the rate at which traffic is sent, helping to prevent network congestion and ensure that traffic flows smoothly.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Policy: This feature allows network administrators to set policies for how different types of traffic are handled, such as setting different priorities for different applications.
- Traffic Classification: This feature allows network administrators to classify traffic based on different criteria, such as IP address, port number, and protocol.
- Bandwidth Control: This feature allows network administrators to set limits on the amount of bandwidth that can be used by different types of traffic.
- SNMP-Based Traffic Management: This feature allows network administrators to use SNMP to monitor and control network traffic in real-time.
- Automatic Quality of Service (AutoQoS): This feature automatically configures QoS settings based on the type of traffic flowing through the network.
- Differentiated Services (DiffServ) : This feature allows for the classification of network traffic into different classes, each with its own priority and forwarding treatment.
The CISCO878-K9 also has a G.SHDSL integrated services router that provides high-speed connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It also supports VPN and firewall security features to protect the network from unauthorized access and other security threats.
Additionally, it has built-in 4-port switch, Dual Fast Ethernet ports, and an optional 802.11g wireless LAN for further expansion.
Advanced Security Features
The Cisco 878 G.SHDSL Integrated Services Router (CISCO878-K9) offers advanced security features to help protect networks from a wide range of security threats. These features include:
- Stateful firewall: The router’s stateful firewall provides advanced security features such as access control lists (ACLs) and network address translation (NAT) to help protect networks from unauthorized access.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN): The router supports VPNs, which allow network administrators to create secure connections between remote networks and the main network.
- Secure Shell (SSH): The router supports SSH, which provides secure remote access to the router’s command-line interface (CLI).
- Secure Copy Protocol (SCP): The router supports SCP, which provides secure file transfer capabilities.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): The router supports SSL, which provides secure web access to the router’s management interface.
- Network Admission Control (NAC): The router supports NAC, which allows network administrators to control which devices are allowed to connect to the network and which are not.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The router supports QoS, which allows network administrators to prioritize network traffic to ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) : The router supports AES, which is a strong encryption standard used to secure data transmission.
- Internet Key Exchange (IKE) : The router supports IKE, which is used to establish a secure connection for VPNs.
- Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) : The router supports IPsec, which is a security protocol used to secure data transmission.
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) : The router supports L2TP, which is a VPN protocol used to establish secure connections between remote networks.
Additionally, the CISCO878-K9 supports G.SHDSL technology which allows for high-speed internet connectivity using standard telephone lines. It also has a compact design, which makes it easy to install in small or branch offices. The router also includes 4 Ethernet ports and 2 DSL ports for connecting to other devices.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number CISCO878-K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Description Cisco 878 Integrated Services Router – router
- Product Type Router + 4-port switch (integrated)
- Form Factor External
Memory
- DRAM Memory 128 MB (installed) / 256 MB (max)
Flash Memory 24 MB (installed) / 52 MB (max)
Management Protocol
- Routing Protocol RIP-1, RIP-2
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- Network / Transport Protocol PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, PPPoA
- Remote Management Protocol SNMP, Telnet, HTTP
- Digital Signaling Protocol SHDSL
- Features Firewall protection, DHCP support, VPN support, VLAN support, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), manageable, IPv6 support, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.1x
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
