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CISCO2811-WAE/K9 Overview
CISCO2811-WAE/K9 is a modular enterprise router designed with an architecture that supports integrated wireless capabilities alongside voice, data, and security services. It features dual-power options driven by an external AC power supply and provides both wired (via 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 ports) and wireless interfaces to ensure robust connectivity. With modular expansion capabilities through EHWIC and WIC modules, it offers flexible integration for enhanced WAN/LAN performance.
CISCO2811-WAE/K9 delivers integrated services including VPN support (IPSec and SSL VPN), firewall and intrusion prevention features, and quality of service (QoS) priorities to meet high-performance requirements in branch and enterprise environments. Its design includes dual WAN configuration for redundancy and improved throughput, making it well suited for enterprise applications that demand reliable, high-availability connectivity.
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CISCO2811-WAE/K9 Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100
- Wi-Fi Standard
- WiFi 3
- Connectivity Type
- Wired / Wireless
- Network Protocols
- IP
- Remote Management
- Telnet / SSH / SNMP / HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE
- Wireless Support
- Yes
- Speed/Capacity
- N/A
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / VoIP / Firewall
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL / CE
- EMC
- FCC / CE
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- EHWIC
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- No
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 256 MB
- Flash Memory
- 128 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45
- Power
- 75 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- CISCO2811-WAE/K9
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
CISCO2811-WAE/K9 Use Case
Accelerating Branch-Office Application Delivery with Cisco 2811 WAE/K9-2811
In a multinational enterprise with 50+ branch locations, deploying the Cisco 2811 WAE/K9-2811 router equipped with the NME-WAE-502-K9 WAAS module and ASK9 ASK9 image delivers up to 80% bandwidth reduction and sub-20 ms application response times over MPLS links. This solution centralizes policy enforcement, compresses repetitive data streams and optimizes TCP, enabling real-time ERP, VoIP and file-transfer workflows. The outcome is consistent end-user experience, predictable SLAs and a 45% reduction in WAN operational costs.
Optimized Data-Center Replication and Disaster-Recovery with WAAS Trans
A financial services firm uses Cisco 2811 WAE/K9-2811 with 128F/512D memory configuration and WAAS Trans acceleration to streamline backup and replication across 5 Gbps dark-fiber links between primary and DR locations. Inline deduplication and caching accelerate VMware vSphere replication by 60%, reducing nightly backup windows from 10 to 4 hours. The result is improved RPO/RTO compliance, lower DR infrastructure costs and reliable business continuity.
Cloud and SaaS Application Acceleration via NME-WAE-502-K9
A global retail chain leverages the NME-WAE-502-K9 module on Cisco 2811 WAE/K9-2811 with ASK9 ASK9 software to optimize connectivity to Office 365 and Salesforce. By offloading SSL, implementing byte-level caching and TCP flow optimization, it achieves 70% faster log-ins and 55% reduction in repeated data transfers over broadband and LTE backup links. The outcome is enhanced workforce productivity, predictable cloud-service performance and superior ROI on WAN investments.
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Product Comparison Table 
| CISCO2811-WAE/K9 |  CISCO2801-ADSL2/K9 |  C2821-VSEC-CUBE/K9 |  CISCO2851-DC |  CISCO2801-SRST/K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Fixed |
| Broadband | N/A | DSL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / IPSec | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, UL | FCC / CE / UL | FCC / CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired / Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 12.76 in | N/A | 15.2 inches | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC / CE | 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 | EHWIC |
| Features | VPN / VoIP / Firewall | VPN / Voice / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / Firewall / NAT / DMVPN / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / VoIP / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / QoS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop | Rack-mount | Desktop |
| Height | N/A | 1.73 in | N/A | 1.73 inches | N/A |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Not Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice | Voice / Data / Security | Voice / Video / Security | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 2 LAN Ports | 2 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IP | IPv4 / IPv6 | IP, IPX, AppleTalk, Frame Relay | IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 75 Watt | 210 W | 60 Watts | 60W | 75W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | CISCO2811-WAE/K9 | CISCO2801-ADSL2/K9 | Cisco C2821-VSEC-CUBE/K9 | CISCO2851-DC Integrated Services Router | CISCO2801-SRST/K9 |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | Telnet / SSH / SNMP / HTTPS | Telnet / SSH / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Telnet / SSH | CLI / SNMP / Cisco SDM |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL / CE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | N/A | 10/100 | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit | N/A |
| Stacking Capability | No | No | No | No | No |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | N/A | 25 Mbps | 0.03 Gbps | 30 Mbps | 0.075 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Small Business / Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 1 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 13.2 lbs | N/A | 23 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | WiFi 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17.52 in | N/A | 17.3 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Support | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Neil Robertson
4
Reliable WAAS platform for branch optimization. Integration and management were straightforward.
G
Graham Lewis
5
Consistent acceleration benefits across multiple sites. A dependable Cisco solution.
I
Ian McCarthy
5
Good optimization results with stable performance. Reduced bandwidth strain effectively.
C
Colin Matthews
5
Well suited for WAN optimization needs. Delivered measurable improvements.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco 2811-WAE/K9 router with NME-WAE-502-K9?
The Cisco 2811-WAE/K9 is an Integrated Services Router equipped with the NME-WAE-502-K9 Wide Area Application Services module, delivering WAN acceleration and transparent mode optimization for branch and data center networks.
What capabilities does the NME-WAE-502-K9 module provide?
The NME-WAE-502-K9 module adds WAAS Transparent Mode (ASK9), leveraging caching, compression, and protocol optimization to accelerate application traffic and reduce bandwidth consumption.
How does Cisco WAN acceleration improve network performance?
Cisco WAN acceleration uses data deduplication, protocol optimization, and local caching to decrease latency, boost application responsiveness by up to 60%, and cut bandwidth usage by up to 80%.
What is WAAS Transparent Mode?
WAAS Transparent Mode intercepts and optimizes TCP traffic without requiring changes to client or server configurations, enabling seamless deployment and uninterrupted user experience.
What performance specifications does the NME-WAE-502-K9 support?
The NME-WAE-502-K9 supports up to 128 simultaneous optimized flows, backed by 512 MB of DRAM for caching, ensuring high-throughput acceleration for diverse applications.
Which applications can be optimized by Cisco WAAS?
Cisco WAAS optimizes HTTP, HTTPS, CIFS, MAPI, Oracle, SAP, SharePoint, custom TCP applications, and more, accelerating business-critical services across the WAN.
What licensing is required for Cisco WAAS on the 2811-WAE/K9?
The NME-WAE-502-K9 includes a WAAS Transparent Mode license; additional WAAS Base and Advanced licenses are required to unlock features like global policy management and application‐specific optimizations.
Which routers are compatible with the NME-WAE-502-K9 module?
The NME-WAE-502-K9 is compatible with Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Routers and select Cisco 2800 series models that feature Network Module Enhanced (NME) slots.
How do I install the NME-WAE-502-K9 in my Cisco 2811 router?
Power down the router, insert the NME-WAE-502-K9 into the NME slot, secure it with the provided screws, power on the chassis, and configure WAAS via Cisco IOS or Prime Infrastructure.
What management options are available for Cisco WAAS on the 2811?
Manage WAAS using the Cisco IOS CLI, the Cisco Prime Infrastructure web GUI, SNMP, or REST APIs for automation and centralized monitoring of acceleration metrics.
Can Cisco WAAS on 2811-WAE/K9 be deployed in high-availability configurations?
Yes. Cisco WAAS supports stateful failover when paired with WAAS appliances, ensuring continuous acceleration through module or link failures.
What are the power and environmental requirements for the Cisco 2811-WAE/K9?
The Cisco 2811 consumes approximately 60–80 W. Operating conditions are 0 °C to 40 °C ambient temperature and 10%–85% non-condensing humidity.
What warranty and support options exist for the Cisco 2811-WAE/K9?
Cisco offers a 90-day limited hardware warranty. Extended warranties, SMARTnet support, and professional services are available through certified Cisco partners.
How do I troubleshoot performance issues on the NME-WAE-502-K9 module?
Use Cisco IOS debug commands, WAAS real-time performance reports, packet captures, and refer to the Cisco WAAS Troubleshooting Guide to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
What use cases are ideal for deploying the Cisco 2811-WAE/K9?
Ideal use cases include branch office acceleration, data center replication, disaster recovery optimization, cloud application performance enhancement, and remote worker connectivity.
Where can I find pricing and ordering information for the Cisco 2811-WAE/K9?
Pricing and ordering details are available through Cisco’s website or authorized partners. Contact your Cisco reseller for the latest quotes and volume discounts.