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CISCO2801
Cisco 2801 router 2801 w/AC PWR, 2FE,4slots(2HWIC), 2PVDM, 2...
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CISCO2801 Overview
CISCO2801 is a fixed-configuration, integrated services router designed for enterprise branch deployments. It features a robust architecture with two built‐in 10/100 Ethernet interfaces for local area networking and two serial ports for dual WAN connectivity, while offering an AC power supply and modular expansion through EHWIC and NIM slots for additional interfaces and capabilities.
CISCO2801 delivers integrated services such as voice and video alongside essential security features including IPSec and DMVPN VPN support. With a throughput capacity of up to 75 Mbps, built‐in firewall and QoS features, and a design optimized for performance, it is ideally suited for small to medium business and enterprise branch use cases where modularity and secure, reliable connectivity are paramount.
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CISCO2801 Specifications
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Memory
- 512 MB
- Form Factor
- Desktop / Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
- Architecture
- Fixed
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 2 LAN Ports
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- High Availability Support
- Not Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Modular Slots Available
- 2 Slots
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45
- Device Type
- Router
- Broadband
- N/A
- Speed/Capacity
- N/A
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Remote Management
- Telnet / SSH / SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video
- Features
- VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Throughput Capacity
- 0.075 Gbps
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC / NIM
- VPN Support
- IPSec / DMVPN
- Power
- 85 W
- Product Name
- Cisco 2801 Integrated Services Router
CISCO2801 Use Case
Secure Site-to-Site VPN for Multi-Branch Connectivity
A mid-sized enterprise deploys Cisco 2801 routers at four regional offices to terminate IPsec VPN tunnels over broadband links using the IP BASE feature set and the onboard AIM crypto modules. The 2 FE ports provide redundant Internet uplinks while the 4 modular HWIC slots allow future WAN interface expansion. With 128 MB Flash and 384 MB DRAM, the solution delivers stable routing performance and seamless failover. Outcome: unified corporate network, automated policy enforcement, and a 60 % reduction in MPLS costs.
Integrated VoIP and Data Convergence for Remote Retail Outlets
A national retail chain leverages Cisco 2801 routers to consolidate voice and data services at 50 remote stores. Two PVDM modules power up to 30 simultaneous digital voice channels, while the 2 AIM slots offload voice encryption and QoS classification. With the 4 HWIC slots, each site supports both T1/E1 backhaul and additional Ethernet POS devices. Outcome: centralized call control, 30 % savings on telephony, and prioritized voice quality with sub-50 ms latency.
Industrial IoT Edge Gateway with Traffic Prioritization
A manufacturing plant uses the Cisco 2801 as an Industrial IoT edge gateway to aggregate SCADA and sensor data across serial and Ethernet networks. The 4 HWIC slots host serial Async/E1 and fiber uplink interfaces, while QoS policies on the IP BASE license guarantee sub-10 ms latency for control traffic. The router’s robust AIM encryption and high-density DRAM ensure secure, real-time data flow to the cloud. Outcome: improved operational uptime, granular network segmentation, and predictive maintenance analytics.
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Product Comparison Table
 CISCO2801 |  CISCO2851-SEC/K9 |  CISCO2811-V/K9 |  CISCO2821-WAE/K9 |  C2801-2SHDSL/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Fixed | Fixed | Modular | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | DSL |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC / CE | FCC, CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 16 inches | 12 inches | 14.6 inches | 11.2 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 / NIM | EHWIC / NIM | NIM / EHWIC | EHWIC / NIM | EHWIC, NIM |
| Features | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / WAN Optimization | VPN, NAT, QoS, Firewall, Integrated Services |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 4.3 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.8 inches |
| High Availability Support | Not Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Data, Security |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 / Console | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| LAN Ports | 2 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 2 LAN | 2 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IP, IPX, Frame Relay, PPP | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 85 W | 65 W | 125 Watts | 150W | 60W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco 2801 Integrated Services Router | CISCO2851-SEC/K9 | Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router | Cisco 2821 Integrated Services Router with WAE/K9 | Cisco C2801-2SHDSL/K9 Integrated Services Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | CLI, SNMP | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | CLI, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / EIGRP / RIP / BGP | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fast Ethernet | N/A |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 0.075 Gbps | 0.025 Gbps | 0.035 Gbps | 50 Mbps | N/A |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Small Business | Business / Enterprise | Enterprise, Branch Office |
| VPN Support | IPSec / DMVPN | IPSec | IPSec | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN | IPSec, SSL VPN, GRE, DMVPN, FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 25 lbs | 14 lbs | 12.3 lbs | 13 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | 802.11 a/b/g | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bruce Allen
4
Stable performance and easy integration with existing infrastructure.
T
Timothy Rogers
5
Cisco reliability in daily use. Predictable and consistent.
J
Jeffrey Coleman
3
Good general purpose router for enterprise branches.
M
Martin Blake
4
Proven hardware platform with dependable uptime.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 2801 router and its primary use case?
The Cisco 2801 is a branch-office router offering secure WAN connectivity, voice integration and modular expandability, ideal for small- to medium-sized networks.
Which interfaces and slots does the Cisco 2801 support?
It includes 2 Fast Ethernet ports, 4 slots (2 HWIC-capable), 2 PVDM module slots and 2 AIM slots for voice and advanced services.
What power options are available for the Cisco 2801?
The router ships with an AC power supply and supports Cisco’s optional DC power module for redundant power requirements.
What throughput and performance can I expect from the 2801?
With IP Base IOS, it delivers up to 25 Mbps aggregate throughput, suitable for typical branch-office tasks like routing, VPN and voice.