Cisco Systems Cisco 837 manual Features, Feature Description

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Features

Features

Table 1-1summarizes the features of the Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers.

Table 1-1 Feature Summary for Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 Routers

Feature	Description
10/100BASE-T Ethernet	Provides connection to 10BASE-T (10-Mbps) or 100BASE-T
switch	(100-Mbps) Ethernet networks. Compatible with 10/100-Mbps devices.
ADSL port	Provides connection to ADSL network. Does not support auto-switch
	function.
Flash memory	8 MB of Flash memory; up to 16 MB of expandable Flash memory on
	the Flash module.
Synchronous dynamic	32 MB of SDRAM on board.
RAM (SDRAM)
Ease of installation	Color-coded ports and cables reduce the chance of error.
Cisco IOS software	Supports Cisco IOS software.
LAN interface	Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u. Automatic
	MDI/MDIX crossover function eliminates the need for crossover
	cables.
Cisco Router Web Setup	Provides a web-based software tool for basic configurations.
Console port	Provides connection to terminal or PC for troubleshooting and for
	software configuration using a command-line interface. This port is
	configured as a data communication equipment (DCE) port with the
	hardware handshake.
Dying gasp	Provides dying gasp function. If the router is about to lose power, this
	function detects the situation and sends a signal to warn the digital
	subscriber line access multiplexers (DSLAM) about the impending line
	drop.

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