The Cisco® 880 Series Integrated Services Routers combine Internet access,
security, voice, and wireless services onto a single, secure device that is simple to
use and manage for small businesses and enterprise small branch offices and
teleworkers. The Cisco 880 Series delivers features including firewall, content filtering,
VPNs, and wireless LANs (WLANs) at broadband speeds to small offices. Easy
deployment and centralized management features enable enterprises or service
providers to deploy the Cisco 880 Series in small branch offices or small businesses.
Product Overview
Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers are fixed-configuration routers that provide collaborative business
solutions for secure voice and data communication to small businesses and enterprise teleworkers. They offer
concurrent broadband services over third-generation (3G), Metro Ethernet, and multiple DSL technologies to
provide business continuity. Wireless 802.11n and 3G offer LAN and WAN mobility. The routers provide the
performance required for concurrent services, including firewall, intrusion prevention, content filtering, and
encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11g/n for mobility; and quality-of-service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and
video applications. In addition, the web-based Cisco Configuration Professional configuration tool simplifies setup
and deployment. Centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network
configurations at the remote site.
Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers offer:
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High performance for broadband access in small offices and small branch-office and teleworker sites
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Collaborative services with secure analog, digital voice, and data communication
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Business continuity and WAN diversity with redundant WAN links: Fast Ethernet, Multimode
G.SHDSL(Ethernet in the First Mile [EFM] and ATM), Multimode DSL (very-high-data-rate DSL 2 [VDSL2]
and asymmetric DSL 2 and 2+ [ADSL2 and ADSL2+, respectively]), 3G, and ISDN
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Voice-enabling features:
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express(5 user) which offers innovative key system and small
private branch exchange (PBX) capabilities for small and medium business customers
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Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST) voice continuity for enterprise small branch-office and
teleworker sites
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Cisco Unified Border Element (Cisco UBE) IP-IP voice gateway functions for connecting to Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking services as a replacement for Primary Rate Interface (PRI) or foreignexchange-office (FXO) voice connectivity to the service provider. Note: Cisco Unified Border Element
support for the Cisco 880 Series has feature limitations as compared to the Cisco Integrated Services
Routers Generation 2 (ISR G2 Routers). Go to http://www.cisco.com/go/cube for the full set of Cisco
Unified Border Element features. Cisco Unified Border Element limitations on Cisco 880 Routers are
listed later in this document.
Firewall with advance application and control for email, Instant Messaging (IM), and HTTP traffic
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Site-to-site remote-access and dynamic VPN services: IP Security (IPsec) VPNs (Triple Data Encryption
Standard [3DES] or Advanced Encryption Standard [AES]), Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN), Group
Encrypted Transport VPN with onboard acceleration, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN
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Intrusion prevention system (IPS): An inline, deep-packet inspection feature that effectively mitigates a
wide range of network attacks
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Content filtering: A subscription-based integrated security solution that offers category-based reputation
rating; keyword blocking; and protection against adware, malware, spyware, and Uniform Resource
Locator (URL) blocking
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Four-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet managed switch with VLAN support; two ports support Power over Ethernet
(PoE) for powering IP phones or external access points
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Secure 802.11g/n access-point option based on draft 802.11n standard with support for autonomous or
Cisco Unified WLAN architectures
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CON/AUX port for console or external modem
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One USB 1.1 port for security eToken credentials, booting from USB, and loading configuration
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Easy setup, deployment, and remote-management capabilities through web-based tools and Cisco IOS®
Software
Figure 1 shows a Cisco 881 Integrated Services Router.
Figure 1. Cisco 881 Integrated Services Router with Integrated 802.11n Access Point
Tables 1 and 2 list the routers that currently make up the Cisco 880 data, voice and SRST series, respectively.
Table 1. Cisco 880 Series Data Models
Models WAN Interface LAN Interfaces 802.11g/n Option Embedded 3G Integrated ISDN Dial
Multimode
VDSL2/ADSL2/2+ over
basic telephone service
G.SHDSL (EFM) 4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
G.SHDSL (ATM) 4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed
switch
4-port 10/100 Mbps managed
switch
4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
switch
switch
4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
switch
4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
switch
4-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
switch
switch
switch
4 foreign-exchange-station (FXS)
ports, 2 Basic Rate Interface(BRI)
ports and 1 foreign-exchange-office
(FXO) port for public-switchedtelephone-network (PSTN) fallback
4 foreign-exchange-station (FXS)
ports and 2 Basic Rate Interface(BRI)
ports
4 foreign-exchange-station (FXS)
ports and 1 FXO port for publicswitched-telephone-network (PSTN)
fallback
4 FXS ports and 1 Basic Rate
Interface (BRI) port for PSTN fallback
No No
No No
No No
No No
No No
No
Yes (Cisco887VA-VW-K9)
Yes (Cisco 881
SRSTW)
Yes (Cisco 888
SRSTW)
The Cisco 880 Series is ideal for small branch offices and teleworkers who need to be connected to larger
enterprise networks as well as small businesses for either voice or data applications. These routers help extend
corporate networks to secure remote sites while giving users access to the same applications found in a corporate
office. When users require WLAN access, visibility and control of network security are even more critical at the
remote site. The Cisco 880 Series meets this need with a single device that combines integrated 802.11g/n
capabilities with security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), including authentication with IEEE
802.1x with Cisco Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) and Protected EAP (PEAP) and encryption with WPA
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). (Refer to the wireless solution overview and security data sheet for more
information. The Cisco 880 Series models that include the integrated access point can use either autonomous or
Cisco Unified WLAN modes. In Cisco Unified WLAN mode, as part of an enterprise WLAN architecture, all WLAN
functions are centrally managed through Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and the Cisco Wireless Control System
(WCS).
Service providers and value-added resellers can take advantage of the Cisco 880 Series to provide a true
business-class broadband service. Business customers are using broadband access to connect to the Internet or
to connect offices together, and they require a platform that incorporates voice and security without sacrificing
performance. The Cisco 881V and Cisco 887VA-V voice routers offer industry-leading voice gateway capability
with the ability to layer of Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express or SRST as required. Many of these
customers are connecting computers in offices through WLANs; having a single device for both WAN and WLAN
access provides a new option for managed services. These customers also require a higher level of support to
keep their networks operational. Services with these customers should be simple to set up, while allowing a level
of remote management and troubleshooting to quickly address support inquiries. The Cisco 880 Series meets the
requirements of small offices and managed services providers.
The Cisco 880 Series is ideally suited for deployment in a small office or in a small office that is part of a large
network, most often with a secure VPN connection. These types of offices can include the following:
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Small remote office: The Cisco 880 Series can connect users in a small remote office, such as an
insurance, lawyer, or sales office. When connecting to the main office, VPN encryption and integrated
security such as firewall and intrusion prevention protect the network at the perimeter. The Cisco 880 with
the Cisco Unified Border Element Series can also support connection to SIP trunking voice-over-IP (VoIP)
services provided by the service provider. Additionally, IT managers can centrally manage the remote site
to quickly troubleshoot any network problems. For added reliability, customers can also use the integrated
3G or ISDN backup or connect through an external modem if the primary broadband link fails. Integrated
secure unified WLAN connectivity simplifies the deployment and management devices at the remote site.
Redundant WAN links offer business continuity, enabling nondisruptive business operation.
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Virtual office: The Cisco 880 Series is ideal for corporate teleworkers who have a mix of broadband
connection types such as DSL, 3G, and Metro Ethernet. The Cisco 880 Voice gateway and SRST Series
provides a secure virtual office with all the collaborative services such as data, voice, and fax services.
SRST helps ensure voice services are operational in case of WAN link failure, and redundant WAN links
help ensure business continuity. QoS features in the Cisco 880 Series allow for connection of an IP or
analog phone to the router, giving voice traffic precedence over data applications. Integrated WLAN
support in the Cisco 880 Series helps ensure that if wireless connectivity is used it is secure. (Refer to the
Cisco Virtual Office Solution,
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Remote call-center agent: Similar to teleworking applications, this solution extends the Cisco IP Contact
Center solution for telephone call-center agents to remote sites. With a high-quality, secure connection
through the Cisco 880 Series, call-center agents can be dispersed away from costly call-center facilities
while maintaining secure and productive voice and data access in their homes. SRST and businesscontinuity solutions in the Cisco 880 Series provide reliability and continuous business operation.
Alternatively, the remote call-center agent can be provided with SIP trunking service with service
demarcation provided by Cisco Unified Border Element features and the central call center can forward
calls to the remote call-center agent through the remote-office SIP trunk.
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Retail VPN: Retail stores migrating from dialup connections for point-of-sale transactions can use the Cisco
880 Series to take advantage of low-cost broadband access with the required security to comply with
payment-card-industry (PCI) and other data security requirements. They can then add multiple devices and
applications to the store network to take advantage of the increased bandwidth and also incorporate
optional WLAN support to enable secure mobility and enhance productivity.
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Managed services: Service providers and value-added resellers can use the Cisco 880 Series as a
platform to offer differentiated business-class security, voice, and WLAN services for small business
customers. With built-in analog and digital voice ports and the ability to upgrade to a 5 user Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Express IP PBX, service providers can now offer all the Unified communications
benefits to small and medium businesses. The SIP trunking connectivity features of the Cisco 880 with
Cisco Unified Border Element Series Router can provide the high-quality VoIP service needed through the
service provider cloud.
http://www.cisco.com/go/cvo, for more information.)
Table 3 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers.
Table 3. Features and Benefits of Cisco 880 Series Routers
Feature Benefit
Increased performance to run
concurrent services
Enhanced security
WAN diversity
Redundant WAN links
Four-port 10-/100-Mbps managed
switch
CON/AUX port
Optional 802.11g/n access point
Real-time clock
Voice Gateway (supported on 881V
and 887VA-V voice models)
SRST (supported on SRST voice
models)
Cisco Unified Border Element
(supported on Cisco Unified Border
Element voice models)
Cisco Configuration Professional
Unified wireless management
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Cisco 880 Series Router performance allows customers to take advantage of broadband network
speeds while running secure, concurrent data, voice, video, and wireless services.
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An integrated stateful and application inspection firewall provides network perimeter security.
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High-speed IPsec 3DES and AES encryption offers data privacy over the Internet.
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Intrusion prevention enforces security policy in a larger enterprise or service provider network.
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Content filtering offers category-based URL classification and blocking, thus providing increased
productivity and better use of company resources.
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Multiple WAN links include Fast Ethernet, multimode VDSL2/ADSL2/2+, multimode G.SHDSL, 3G,
and ISDN.
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Redundant WAN links provide business continuity and WAN diversity with.
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The Cisco 880 Series allows for connection of multiple devices in a small office, with the ability to
designate a port as the network edge.
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An optional external PoE adapter powers IP phones and external access points to avoid individual
power supplies or power injectors.
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VLANs allow for secure segmentation of network resources.
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A single dual-purpose port provides direct connection to a console or external modem for
management or backup access points.
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This broadband router offers a secure integrated access point in a single device.
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This integrated Wi-Fi access point offers IEEE 802.11n 2.0 standard support for mobile access to
high-bandwidth data, voice, and video applications through the use of multiple-input, multiple-output
(MIMO) technology that provides increased throughput, reliability, and predictability.
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The Cisco 880 Series supports both autonomous and unified modes.
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A built-in real-time clock maintains an accurate date and time for applications that require an
accurate time stamp, such as logging and digital certificates.
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Provides voice gateway functionality with the ability to upgrade to a 5 user Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Express or 5 user SRST)
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SRST provides business continuity for voice when the WAN link fails by switching calls to the
PSTN.
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Support for SIP trunk connectivity, including demarcation and interworking, is based on a Cisco
Unified Border Element feature license.
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Transcoding of media is not supported on the Cisco 880 Series Cisco Unified Border Element
feature set.
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Cisco Configuration Professional uses smart wizards and task-based tutorials, which resellers and
customers can use to quickly and easily deploy, configure, and monitor a Cisco access router
without requiring knowledge of the Cisco IOS Software command-line interface (CLI).
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Configuration and management of access points is automated and simplified without manual
intervention.
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A unified hybrid remote-edge access point (HREAP) provides the following:
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WLAN services to remote and branch offices without deploying a WLAN controller at each
location
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Central configuration and control of unified WLAN services for remote offices through a WAN link
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Flexibility in setting up wireless access at remote locations by specifying how traffic is to be
Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers combine increased network performance with advanced security to
allow small-office customers to get the most from their broadband connections for both data and voice
applications. With models supporting different broadband technologies such as DSL, 3G, and Metro Ethernet, the
Cisco 880 Series can be deployed at any small-office location. Optional integrated 802.11g/n wireless capabilities
provide true business-class WAN and WLAN access in a single solution. With the Cisco 880 Series, enterprise IT
managers and service providers can take advantage of a solution that can be easily set up at the remote site and
can be centrally managed to reduce ongoing operational costs.
Product Specifications
Cisco IOS Software Support
Table 4 lists the minimum Cisco IOS Software releases and the default Cisco IOS Software feature sets.