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company resources. As part of the Cisco Self-Defending Network (SDN)—an architectural framework that allows
organizations to identify, prevent, and adapt to network security threats—the Cisco 3900 Series Integrated
Services Routers facilitate secure data transactions and secure collaboration.
The Cisco IOS Software Security technology package for the Cisco 3900 Series offers a wide array of common
security features such as advanced application inspection and control, threat protection, and encryption
architectures for enabling more scalable and manageable VPN networks. The Cisco 3900 Series offers onboard
hardware-based encryption acceleration to provide greater IPSec throughput with less overhead for the route
processor when compared with software-based encryption solutions. Cisco Integrated Services Routers offer a
comprehensive and adaptable security solution for branch offices that includes features such as:
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Secure connectivity: Secure collaborative communications with Group Encrypted Transport VPN,
Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), or Enhanced Easy VPN
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Integrated threat control: Responding to sophisticated network attacks and threats using Cisco IOS
Firewall, Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewall, Cisco IOS IPS, Cisco IOS Content Filtering, and Flexible Packet
Matching (FPM)
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Identity management: Intelligently protecting endpoints using technologies such as authentication,
authorization, and accounting (AAA) and public key infrastructure (PKI)
Detailed information about the security features and solutions supported on the Cisco 3900 Series is available at
http://www.cisco.com/go/routersecurity.
Wireless and Mobility Services
Wireless LAN
The Cisco Integrated Services Routers supporting the Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture enable deployment of
secure, manageable wireless LANs (WLANs) optimized for remote sites and branch offices, including fast, secure
mobility; survivable authentication; and simplified management. The Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Module on the
Cisco 3900 Series routers allows small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices to cost-
effectively deploy and manage secure WLANs. Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers work in conjunction with Cisco
lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to provide systemwide WLAN functions,
managing up to 6, 12, and 25 access points. As components of the Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture, Cisco
Wireless LAN Controllers present network administrators with the visibility and control necessary to effectively and
securely manage business-class WLANs and mobility services such as enhanced security, voice, guest access,
and location services.
Wireless WAN
Cisco third-generation (3G) wireless WAN (WWAN) modules combine traditional enterprise router functions such
as remote management, advanced IP services such as voice over IP (VoIP), and security with mobility capabilities
of 3G WAN access. Using high-speed 3G wireless networks, routers can replace or complement existing landline
infrastructure, such as dialup, Frame Relay, and ISDN. Cisco 3G solutions support 3G standards High-Speed
Packet Access (HSPA) and Evolution Data Only/Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO), offering you a true multipath
WAN backup and the ability to rapidly deploy primary WAN connectivity. For more information about 3G solutions
on Cisco Integrated Services Routers, please visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/3g.
