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Chapter 1 Cisco MWR 2941 Router Overview
Network Management Features
Traffic Classification
Classifying network traffic allows you to organize packets into traffic classes based on whether the
traffic matches specific criteria. Classifying network traffic is the foundation for enabling many QoS
features on your network. For instructions on how to configure traffic classification, see the
“Configuring Classification” section on page 4-95.
Traffic Marking
Marking network traffic allows you to set or modify the attributes for packets in a defined traffic class.
You can use marking with traffic classification to configure variety of QoS features for your network.
For instructions on how to configure traffic marking, see the “Configuring Marking” section on
page 4-97.
Traffic Queuing
The Cisco MWR 2941 supports class-based WFQ (CBWFQ) for congestion management. CBWFQ
extends the standard WFQ functionality to provide support for user-defined traffic classes. For CBWFQ,
you define traffic classes based on match criteria such as input interface. Packets satisfying the match
criteria for a class constitute the traffic for that class. For more instructions on how to configure traffic
queuing, see the “Configuring Congestion Management” section on page 4-101.
Traffic Shaping
Regulating the packet flow on the network is also known as traffic shaping. Traffic shaping allows you
to control the speed of traffic leaving an interface. This way, you can match the flow of the traffic to the
speed of the interface receiving the packet.
The Cisco MWR 2941 supports Class-Based Traffic Shaping. Class-Based Traffic Shaping allows you
to regulate the flow of packets leaving an interface on a per-traffic-class basis, matching the packet flow
to the speed of the interface. For more instructions on how to configure traffic shaping, see the
“Configuring Shaping” section on page 4-103.
Network Management Features
This section provides an overview of the network management features for the Cisco MWR 2941. For
more information about management features on the Cisco MWR 2941, see the “Monitoring and
Managing the Cisco MWR 2941 Router” section on page 4-107.
Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM)
You can use Cisco Mobile Wireless Transport Manager (MWTM), to monitor and manage the
Cisco MWR 2941. Cisco MWTM addresses the element-management requirements of mobile operators
and provides fault, configuration, and troubleshooting capability. For more information about MWTM,
see http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6472/tsd_products_support_series_home.html.