|
The Cisco® 870 Series Integrated Services Routers extend the high-performance Cisco Integrated Services Router capabilities of running secure concurrent services, including firewall, VPNs, and WLANs, at broadband speeds to small offices. Easy deployment and centralized management features enable the Cisco 870 Series to be deployed in small office or teleworker sites as part of an enterprise network, by small to medium business customers for secure WAN and WLAN connectivity, or used by service providers to offer business-class broadband and WLAN services.
Product Overview
Cisco 870 Series of integrated services routers are fixed-configuration routers that support multiple types of DSL technologies, broadband cable, and Metro Ethernet connections in small offices (Figures 1 and 2). They provide the performance needed to run concurrent services, including firewall, intrusion prevention, and encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11b/g for WLAN networking; and quality of service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and video applications. In addition, the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Web-based configuration tool simplifies setup and deployment (Figure 3), and centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network configurations at the remote site.
Cisco 870 Series integrated services routers offer:
• High performance for broadband access in small offices
• Enhanced security, including:
– Stateful Inspection Firewall
– IP Security (IPSec) VPNs (Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES] or Advanced Encryption Standard [AES])
– Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
– Antivirus support through Network Admission Control (NAC) and enforcement of secure access policies
• 4-port 10/100 managed switch with VLAN support
• Secure WLAN 802.11b/g option with use of multiple antennas
• Easy setup, deployment, and remote management capabilities through Web-based tools and Cisco IOS® Software
Figure 1. Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router
Table 1 lists the routers that currently make up the Cisco 870 Series.
Table 1. Cisco 870 Series Models
|
Models |
WAN Interface |
LAN Interfaces |
802.11b/g Option |
Integrated ISDN Dial Backup |
|
Cisco 871 |
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet |
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed switch |
Yes (Cisco 871W) |
- |
|
Cisco 876 |
Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) over ISDN |
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed switch |
Yes (Cisco 876W) |
Yes |
|
Cisco 877 |
ADSL over POTS |
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed switch |
Yes (Cisco 877W) |
- |
|
Cisco 878 |
G.SHDSL |
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed switch |
Yes (Cisco 878W) |
- |
The Cisco 870 Series is ideal for small remote offices and teleworkers that need to be connected to larger enterprise networks. When extending corporate networks to numerous remote sites, network resources must remain secure while giving users access to the same applications found in a corporate office. This applies to both data and voice applications, where IP phones can be used to extend a corporate voice extension to the remote office. When users require WLAN access, visibility and control of network security is even more critical at the remote site. The Cisco 870 Series meets this need with a single device that combines integrated 802.11b/g capabilities with security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), including authentication with IEEE 802.1X with Cisco Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) and Protected EAP (PEAP), and encryption with WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). (See Wireless Solution overview and Security Data Sheet for more information).
Service providers and value-added resellers can take advantage of the Cisco 870 Series to provide a true business-class broadband service. Business customers are using broadband access to connect to the Internet or to connect offices together, and require a platform that incorporates security without sacrificing performance. Many of these customers are connecting computers in offices through WLANs; having a single device for both WAN and WLAN access provides a new option for managed services. These customers also require a higher level of support to keep their networks up and running. Services with these customers should be simple to set up, while allowing a level of remote management and troubleshooting to quickly address support inquiries. The Cisco 870 Series meets the requirements of small offices and managed services providers.
Figure 2. Deployment Scenarios
Applications
The Cisco 870 Series is ideally suited to be deployed where a small office is going to be connected to a larger network, most often with a secure VPN connection. These types of offices can include the following:
• Small Remote Office: Connects users in a small remote office, such as insurance agents, lawyer offices, or sales offices. When connecting to the main office, VPN encryption and integrated security such as firewall, and intrusion prevention protect the network at every perimeter. IT managers can centrally manage the remote site to quickly troubleshoot any network issues. For added reliability, customers can also use dial backup, through an external modem, should the primary broadband link fail. Integrated secure WLAN connectivity simplifies the number of devices that need to be managed at the remote site.
• Teleworking: The Cisco 870 Series is ideal for corporate teleworkers who may have a mix of broadband connection types to choose from. A platform such as the Cisco 870 Series gives IT managers a standard platform to manage at the employee's home office. QoS features in the Cisco 870 Series allow an IP phone to be connected to the router, giving voice traffic precedence over data applications. Integrated WLAN support in the Cisco 870 Series helps ensure that if wireless connectivity is to be used, it can be done securely. (See Cisco Business Ready Teleworker Solutions for more information.)
• Remote Call Center Agent: Similar to teleworking applications, this solution extends the Cisco IP Contact Center solution for telephone call center agents to remote sites. With a high-quality, secure connection through the Cisco 870 Series, the call center agent can be dispersed away from costly call center facilities while maintaining secure and productive voice and data access in their home. (See Cisco Call Center Solutions for more information.)
• Retail VPN: Retail stores migrating from dialup connections for point of sales transactions can use the Cisco 870 Series to take advantage of low-cost broadband access with the required security to effectively use these public networks. Multiple devices and applications can then be added to the store network to take advantage of the increased bandwidth and also incorporate optional WLAN support to enable secure mobility and enhance productivity.
• Managed Services: Service providers and value-added resellers can use the Cisco 870 Series as a platform to offer differentiated business class security and WLAN services for small to medium business customers. | 
