Cisco Systems 1700 Router User Manual


 
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Cisco 1700 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Cisco 1700 Router Overview
Key Features
The Cisco 1700 router is a small, modular desktop router that links small- to
medium-size remote Ethernet and FastEthernet LANs over one to four WAN
connections to regional and central offices. lists the router key features.
Figure 1-2 Key Features
Feature Description
One FastEthernet (10/100BaseTX) port Operates in full- or half-duplex mode (with manual override
available).
Supports autosensing for 10- or 100-Mbps operation.
Two Cisco WAN interface card slots Supports a combination of any two of the following WAN interface
cards: ISDN BRI, 56-kbps DSU/CSU, FT1/T1 DSU/CSU, high-speed
serial, and dual-serial.
The WAN interface configuration can be changed as your network
requirements change.
Console port Supports router configuration and management with a
directly-connected terminal or PC. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
Auxiliary port Supports modem connection to the router, which can be configured and
managed from a remote location. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
SNMP support Router can be managed over a network using Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
AutoInstall support Configuration files can be easily downloaded to the router over a WAN
connection.
Kensington security slot Router can be secured to a desktop or other surface using Kensington
lockdown equipment.
Cisco ConfigMaker support You can set up networks that include the Cisco 1700 router using the
Cisco ConfigMaker application, a wizards-based software tool that helps
you easily configure and address Cisco routers, access servers, hubs,
switches, and networks.
Compatible with Cisco Networked
Office stack
Can be stacked and operated with other members of the
Cisco Networked Office stack product line.
Support for Cisco IOS software features Supports IP, IPX, AppleTalk, IBM, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF),
NetWare Link Services Protocol (NLSP), Resource Reservation Protocol
(RSVP), encryption, network address translation, and the Cisco IOS
Firewall Feature Set.