Datasheet

Data Sheet

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Optional secure wireless networking: The Cisco 520 Series Secure Router helps you

mobilize your workforce, enabling your employees to roam about the workplace as they

stay connected to company applications. All models are available with built-in 802.11b/g

WLAN access points for secure wireless network access. Network traffic is protected every

step of the way with security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA); IEEE 802.1X

authentication; Cisco Light Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP); Protected EAP

(PEAP); and Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption.

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Built-in managed switch: For companies with network devices, such as printers or

servers, that need to be connected, the Cisco 520 Series Secure Router includes an

integrated managed switch. You can set up one port on the switch as a network

demilitarized zone (DMZ) to add an additional layer of security to your network. The switch

also supports VLANs to let you securely separate traffic on your office network.

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Simplified deployment and management: Cisco Configuration Assistant makes it easy to

install the Cisco 520 Series Secure Router and manage it from a central point. You can set

up the router in minutes using the intuitive graphic interface, without having to learn

command-line interface. After the network is up and running, Cisco Configuration Assistant

can generate status reports, synchronize passwords, and upgrade software across all of

your Cisco network devices, reducing the time your staff must devote to network

deployment and configuration. Cisco Configuration Assistant is available for download free

of charge at

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

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Quality of service (QoS): The Cisco 520 Series Secure Router feature the QoS

intelligence you need to support crisp delivery of rich voice and video applications.

Sophisticated QoS lets you prioritize networking traffic for smooth performance, even with

delay-sensitive applications such as real-time voice and video.

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Multiple connectivity options: The Cisco 520 Series Secure Router offers a wide variety

of options for connecting to the WAN. It supports Fast Ethernet, asymmetric DSL (ADSL)

over basic telephone service and ADSL over ISDN, enabling you to connect your offices

with the technology that best meets your needs.

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Easy integration into the Cisco Smart Business Communications System: The Cisco

520 Series Secure Router was designed to integrate into a complete system of advanced

voice, data, security, and wireless networking products designed specifically for small and

medium-sized businesses. You can quickly deploy and configure all components in the

Cisco Smart Business Communications System, including the Cisco 520 Series Secure

Router, using Cisco Configuration Assistant.

Product Specifications

Table 2 gives specifications for the Cisco 520 Series Secure Router. Table 3 lists Cisco IOS

Software features available with the wireless option, and Table 4 gives hardware specifications for

the routers.