Some router porn: Cisco 861W

[OVERKILL]

Was setting one of these up for a client today, and figured I'd snap some pics of it:

This is the least expensive current (we aren't talking 851W or 871W) IOS-based router in Cisco's line-up.

It has 256MB of RAM, 128MB of flash and an integrated access point with its own IOS image.

You configure the router portion and the wireless separately. They each have their own IOS config file. Anybody familiar with Cisco's AIRONET stuff wouldn't have an issue with setting up the AP, as it is an AIRONET unit.

This device supports wireless-N with a gigabit link between the LAN and WLAN portions.

 

[JHZR2]

And what does that get the typical homeowner?

Is that good?

Are you sure it was not a counterfeit Chinese one (had some issues with that at work apparently)?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
And what does that get the typical homeowner?

Is that good?

Are you sure it was not a counterfeit Chinese one (had some issues with that at work apparently)?


I'm a Cisco partner. These come semi-directly from Cisco. I don't E-bay Cisco gear, or buy it "on-line" cheap.

It isn't a consumer device. Far too pricey for a home user. For a business user, it will do Cisco EasyVPN server, as well as IPSec point-to-point, which is what this one is setup to do. Allowing a secure off-site NAS link for back-ups.

 

[daves87rs]

Cool!

 

[The motor guy]

What about the porn? lol.

 

[Brons2]

I'm supposed to get excited about an 800 series router? You gotta be kidding me.

Post about your latest ASR setup, then maybe I'll get excited.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Brons2
I'm supposed to get excited about an 800 series router? You gotta be kidding me.

Post about your latest ASR setup, then maybe I'll get excited.


It is supposed to be exciting for the guys with the $40 D-Link and Linksys deals, LOL!

Hence the reason I posted this:

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
This is the least expensive current (we aren't talking 851W or 871W) IOS-based router in Cisco's line-up.


I don't deal with a lot of $30,000+ gear like the ASR 1001 or IPS 4260. And I wouldn't have them apart on my kitchen counter either

That would be something that would stay at the office.

Most of the gear I install and manage is for places like car and truck dealerships, and small healthcare facilities. Which means lots of 2960's, 800-series branch routers, 18xx and 19xx class gear. And of course the the ASA family.

 

[nthach]

lol, I got a Apple Time Capsule here and even that I consider pricey for the home user!