earlier this year announced the replacement of Cisco Switches 1841/2800/3800 router. Older routers do not fully reached the end of the sale, but so far the router (1941/2900/3900) offer great changes in the licensing router.

Why is it different? Similar to a PIX or ASA, the new router license key and a universal image for determining the functions. This new licensing scheme shows a clear difference between the IOS version installed and all features are installed. You can use this to work independently and each afect.

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licensing structure was simplified, as there are only 4 sets of features, none of the packets are overlapping, they are.

basic IP: The standard function has support for most common protocols for routing (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), common WAN technologies (MLPPP, RLF) and common LAN technologies . (802.1q trunking).

Data: The data license adds support for MPLS, ATM, IS-IS, and non-IP protocols L3

Voice. The UC (Unified Communications) capabilities, support for voice interfaces adds modules CallManager Express and Unity Express

Security. The game features IPSec VPN functionality added, SSL VPN capabilities and IOS firewall features

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Cisco, you can choose the better suit your application. You need to have installed on the amount of DRAM and flash, to ensure that the appropriate functions to be affected.

Check update the features of the new router and ports, the speed of the processor. And as an alternative, consider the low price of the old 1841/2800/3800 series. A little thought can save some real dollars here.


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