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Integrated Network Security for Data, Voice, Video, and Mobility

Security is essential to protect a business’ intellectual property while also ensuring business continuity and

providing the ability to extend the corporate workplace to employees who need anytime, anywhere access to

company resources. As part of the Cisco' SAFE architectural framework that allows organizations to identify,

prevent, and adapt to network security threats, the Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers facilitate secure

business transactions and collaboration.

The Cisco IOS Software Security technology package for the Cisco 2900 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 2900 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 2900 Series is available at

http://www.cisco.com/go/routersecurity.

Wireless and Mobility Services

Wireless LAN/WAN

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 2900 Series allows small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) 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 system-wide WLAN functions,

managing up to 6, 12, and 25 access points.

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) providing you with 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.

Integrated LAN Switching

The Cisco 2900 Integrated Services Routers (Cisco 2911 through Cisco 2951) support the new, enhanced Cisco

SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch

Service Modules, which greatly expand router capabilities by integrating industry-