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Figure 2. Deployment Scenarios

Applications

The Cisco 880 Series is ideally suited for deployment in a small office or in a small office that is part of a large

network, most often with a secure VPN connection. These types of offices can include the following:

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Small remote office: The Cisco 880 Series can connect users in a small remote office, such as an

insurance, lawyer, or sales office. When connecting to the main office, VPN encryption and integrated

security such as firewall and intrusion prevention protect the network at the perimeter. The Cisco 880 with

the Cisco Unified Border Element Series can also support connection to SIP trunking voice-over-IP (VoIP)

services the service provider offers. Additionally, IT managers can centrally manage the remote site to

quickly troubleshoot any network problems. For added reliability, customers can also use the integrated 3G

or ISDN backup or connect through an external modem if the primary broadband link fails. Integrated

secure unified WLAN connectivity simplifies the deployment and management devices at the remote site.

Redundant WAN links offer business continuity, enabling nondisruptive business operation.

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Virtual office: The Cisco 880 Series is ideal for corporate teleworkers who have a mix of broadband

connection types such as DSL, 3G, and Metro Ethernet. The Cisco 880 Voice Gateway and SRST Series

provides a secure virtual office with all the collaborative services such as data, voice, and fax services.

SRST helps ensure voice services are operational in case of WAN link failure, and redundant WAN links

help ensure business continuity. QoS features in the Cisco 880 Series allow for connection of an IP or

analog phone to the router, giving voice traffic precedence over data applications. Integrated WLAN support

in the Cisco 880 Series helps ensure that if wireless connectivity is used it is secure. (Refer to the Cisco

Virtual Office Solution, http://www.cisco.com/go/cvo, for more information.)

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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 880 Series, call-center agents can be dispersed away from costly call-center facilities