Name: Cisco 1941 Router w/ 802.11 a/b/g/n FCC Compliant WLAN ISM
Brand: Cisco
SKU: CISCO1941W-A/K9
Price: 991.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Question 1

What are the key features of the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 router?

Accepted Answer

The Cisco 1941W-A/K9 integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band WLAN, hardware encryption, two HWIC slots and one NIM slot, delivering up to 85 Mbps aggregate throughput for secure small-branch deployments.

Question 2

What maximum throughput does the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 support?

Accepted Answer

The Cisco 1941W-A/K9 delivers up to 85 Mbps of IPsec or application-level throughput under typical small-branch operating conditions.

Question 3

Which wireless standards and bands are supported?

Accepted Answer

This router supports 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band operation in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ISM bands, offering up to 300 Mbps PHY rate with 2×2 MIMO.

Question 4

Is the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 FCC compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Cisco 1941W-A/K9 is FCC Part 15 certified for unlicensed WLAN operation in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Question 5

How many VPN tunnels can it handle?

Accepted Answer

It supports up to 250 IPsec VPN tunnels and 150 SSL VPN peers simultaneously, providing secure remote-access and site-to-site connectivity.

Question 6

Does the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 provide Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Accepted Answer

No. The Cisco 1941W-A/K9 does not include PoE on LAN ports, but you can add PoE support via an optional HWIC-4ESW module.

Question 7

Which software image and licensing options are available?

Accepted Answer

It ships with Cisco IOS ISR G2 IP Base image; you can upgrade to Security or Data and Mobility licenses for advanced firewall, IPS, and advanced routing features.

Question 8

How do I manage and configure this router?

Accepted Answer

Configure via the Cisco IOS CLI, Cisco Configuration Professional (web-based GUI), or through SNMP/NX-API for automation and integration with network management systems.

Question 9

What expansion slots does the router offer?

Accepted Answer

The router includes two HWIC slots and one NIM slot, enabling flexible connectivity modules such as serial, voice, PoE switch, or Gigabit Ethernet modules.

Question 10

Can the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 be rack-mounted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is 1RU high and can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack using the optional rack-mount kit (RCKMNT-1RU).

Question 11

What is the power consumption and supply specification?

Accepted Answer

The device uses an internal universal AC power supply (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) and consumes approximately 55 W under typical load.

Question 12

How many SSIDs does the integrated WLAN support?

Accepted Answer

The integrated access point supports up to 16 SSIDs across both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, enabling multiple virtual WLANs per radio.

Question 13

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

Accepted Answer

Dimensions: 1.75″ H × 13.8″ W × 9.25″ D (1RU); weight: approximately 4.4 lb (2 kg), making it ideal for space-constrained installations.

Question 14

What warranty and support options are available?

Accepted Answer

The Cisco 1941W-A/K9 includes a limited one-year hardware warranty; optional SMARTnet or Cisco Solution Support services can extend coverage and support levels.

Question 15

What are the typical use cases for this router?

Accepted Answer

It is optimized for small-branch and remote-office deployments requiring integrated secure routing, advanced WAN services, and dual-band WLAN in a single chassis.

Question 16

How do I upgrade the Cisco IOS on the 1941W-A/K9?

Accepted Answer

Use a USB flash drive or TFTP server to load the new IOS image, then update the boot variable and reload; detailed steps are in the Cisco IOS Software Upgrade Guide.

	CISCO1941W-A/K9	C1921-3G-G-SEC/K9	C1921-3G-G-K9	C1921-ADSL2-M/K9	C1921-4SHDSL/K9
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Modular	Modular
Broadband	N/A	3G	3G	DSL	DSL
Built-in Security Features	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention	Firewall, VPN	Firewall	Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
Compliance Standards	IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.3 / RoHS	FCC / CE	FCC, CE, UL	FCC, CE, RoHS	FCC / CE / RoHS
Connectivity Type	Wired / Wireless / Ethernet	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Depth	10.10 inches	11.5 inches	N/A	11.22 inches	11.10 inches
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ethernet Technology	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100	10/100
Expansion Slots	EHWIC	EHWIC	EHWIC	NIM	EHWIC / NIM
Features	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / Integrated Wireless	VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / MPLS	VPN, Routing, Firewall, QoS, Integrated Services	VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	128 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Form Factor	Desktop	Rack-mount	Desktop / Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop
Height	1.73 inches	1.75 inches	N/A	1.73 inches	1.73 inches
High Availability Support	Not Supported	Supported	Not Supported	Supported	Not Supported
Integrated Services	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization	Voice	Voice, Data, 3G Wireless	Voice	Voice / Video
Interface Ports	RJ-45 / Combo Ports	RJ-45	RJ-45, 3G Interface	RJ-45	RJ-45
LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	2x 10/100 Ethernet	2 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	512 MB
Modular Slots Available	2 Slots	2 Slots	2 Slots	2 Slots	2 Slots
Network Protocols	IPv4 / IPv6	IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS	IPv4, IPv6	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS	IPv4 / IPv6
Power	46W	65 W	65W	65 W	65 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply
Product Name	CISCO1941W-A/K9 Integrated Services Router	Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router (C1921-3G-G-SEC/K9)	Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router (C1921-3G-G-K9)	Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router with ADSL2 (C1921-ADSL2-M/K9)	Cisco 1921 Integrated Services Router with 4-Port SHDSL
Product Type	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Integrated Services Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router
QoS Features	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Remote Management	Cisco SDM / Cisco Prime	SSH / Telnet / SNMP	CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH	HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, SNMP	SSH / Telnet / SNMP
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	EIGRP / OSPF / RIP / BGP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Speed/Capacity	100Mbps	N/A	50 Mbps	Gigabit	N/A
Stacking Capability	No	No	No	No	No
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Throughput Capacity	75 Mbps	0.05 Gbps	50 Mbps	0.05 Gbps	0.075 Gbps
Use Case	Business / Small Business / Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise / Branch Office	Business / Small Business / Enterprise	Enterprise / Small Business
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A	IPSec / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN
WAN Configuration	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	WAN	WAN
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	1x 10/100 Ethernet, 1x 3G	1 ADSL2 Port	1 WAN
Weight	8.7 lbs	12 lbs	N/A	11.33 lbs	8 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	WiFi 4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	8.69 inches	17.3 inches	N/A	17.24 inches	17.32 inches
Wireless Support	Yes	No	No	No	No

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Questions & Answers

What are the key features of the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 router?

What maximum throughput does the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 support?

Which wireless standards and bands are supported?

Is the Cisco 1941W-A/K9 FCC compliant?

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