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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 Enterprise Teleworker Architecture
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.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Table 2 lists the features and benefits that the Cisco 870 Series provides.
Table 2. Features and Benefits of the Cisco 870 Series
Feature Benefits
Increased Performance
to Run Concurrent
Services
• The performance in a Cisco 870 Series router allows customers to take advantage of broadband network speeds
while running secure, concurrent data, voice, and video services
Enhanced Security*
• Integrated Stateful Inspection Firewall for network perimeter security, high-speed IPSec 3DES and AES encryption
for data privacy over the Internet, IPS, and antivirus support through NAC to enforce security policy in a larger
enterprise or service provider network
4-Port 10/100 Mbps
Managed Switch
• Allows multiple devices to be connected in a small office, with the ability to designate a port as network DMZ
• Optional external PoE adapter for powering IP phones, to avoid individual power supplies or power injectors
• VLANs allow for secure segmentation of network resources
Optional 802.11b/g
WLANs with Support
for Multiple Antennas
• Broadband router with secure WLAN in a single device
• Diversity antennas for optimizing coverage in a small office
• Options for replaceable external antennas, to get wireless coverage in areas away from where the router is located
