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Cisco SOHO Series broadband routers provide se cure connectivity to smal l
remote offices with up to five users and teleworkers . The Cisco SOHO Series
Routers can support integrated security features of Cisco IOS Software such
as stateful inspection firewall protection, stron g encryption for virtual pr ivate
networks (VPNs), easy setup for non-technical users with a Web-based setup tool,
and advanced management capabilities to lower operational costs. These router s
connect to a DSL line with an inte grated modem (ADSL: SOHO 97; A DSL over
ISDN: SOHO 96; G.SH DSL: SOHO 78) or connect to an ex ternal DSL or cable
modem (SOHO 91).
BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES
Secure Internet Access
The Cisco SOHO Series Routers, recommended
for up to five users, allow all users in a small
office to share a secure broadband connection
with an integrated stateful inspection firewall.
Corporate teleworkers or small-office users can
also take advantage of the Cisco SOHO Series
Routers for VPN connections to the corporate
network. The SOHO 91, 96, and 97 routers can
set up secure Triple Data Encryption Standard
(3DES) encrypted connections using Cisco IOS
Software or, for all the SOHO Series Routers,
users can initiate VPN tunnels from PC-based
VPN clients on the LAN.
Easy Setup and Deployment
The Cisco SOHO Series Routers include the Cisco
Router Web Setup tool (CRWS), a Web-based
configuration tool that allows users to quickly self-
install the router. Because CRWS is Web-based,
no additional software is required on the PC for
configuration. Users simply point a browser to
the router and follow a few easy steps to quickly
get the router up and running. Additionally,
the Cisco Configuration Express service allows
enterprise or service provider customers who
order products direct from Cisco to have precon-
figured Cisco SOHO Series Routers shipped from
the manufacturer directly to the end users.
Advanced Management Features
for Low Cost of Ownership
To simplify management and reduce ongoing
operational costs, the Cisco SOHO Series
Routers take advantage of many debug and
troubleshooting features in Cisco IOS Software.
To further reduce operational costs, the routers
support centralized management and configu-
ration updates with the Cisco IE 2100 Intelligent
Engine management appliance. The Cisco SOHO
Series Routers provide the right combination of
integrated security features, a four-port 10/100
Ethernet LAN switch on the SOHO 91, 96, and
97 routers, and advanced management features
to secure broadband connections for small
office and home office users. Cisco SOHO 90
Series routers offer out-of-band management
feature via virtual auxiliary port. Dynamic DNS
feature is available on Cisco 830 routers, which
enables the router to be accessible from outside
using a DNS name even when the WAN IP
address changes frequently.The Cisco SOHO
Series Routers use the same Cisco IOS Software
used in large service provider and enterprise
networks, allowing small-office users to take
advantage of the proven reliability of
Cisco IOS Software.
Cisco SOHO Series