The Cisco 871 is a fixed-configuration router from Cisco’s 870 Series, designed for small offices, teleworkers, and branch networks requiring secure Ethernet-based WAN connectivity. It provides a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet WAN interface and an integrated four-port 10/100 Mbps managed Ethernet switch for LAN connectivity.
The platform supports Cisco IOS routing, NAT, firewall, VPN, and quality-of-service features. Wireless capability is available on the 871W variant, while the standard Cisco 871 does not include integrated wireless.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
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Part Number / Model: 871
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Product Type: Integrated Services Router
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Product Family: Cisco 870 Series
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WAN Interface: 1 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
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LAN Interfaces: 4 × 10/100 Mbps managed Ethernet switch ports
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Wireless: Not included in the standard 871; available on 871W variants
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Management: Console port and Cisco IOS CLI
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Security: Firewall, VPN, and IPSec capabilities, depending on IOS feature set
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Chassis: Standalone desktop-style router
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Power: External AC power supply
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PoE: No integrated PoE
Technical Specs
Interfaces and Connectivity
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1 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet WAN interface
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4 × 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 managed LAN switch ports
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Integrated 4-port Ethernet switch
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1 × RJ-45 console port
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2 × USB 2.0 ports for supported security-token applications
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Standard model does not include integrated wireless; wireless versions are identified by the 871W designation
Routing and Network Functions
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Cisco IOS-based routing platform
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IP routing and Ethernet WAN access
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NAT and DHCP services
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Stateful firewall and VPN capabilities
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IPSec hardware acceleration
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QoS and traffic-management features
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VLAN and LAN switching functions
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Remote management through console and supported IOS management protocols
