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What is the Cisco IR829 Industrial Integrated Services Router?
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The Cisco IR829 is a ruggedized, all-in-one industrial router that delivers secure WAN, LAN, LTE/5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and serial connectivity together with edge computing capabilities for harsh environments.
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Which use cases is the Cisco IR829 best suited for?
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The IR829 is ideal for smart cities, utilities, oil & gas, transportation, and manufacturing applications requiring reliable, secure, and high-availability communications at the network edge.
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What are the key features of the Cisco IR829?
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Key features include dual LTE/5G cellular modules, integrated Wi-Fi 802.11ac, up to four Gigabit Ethernet ports, serial interfaces, PoE options, embedded compute, Cisco IOS XE software, and industrial-grade design.
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What WAN and LAN connectivity options does the IR829 offer?
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The IR829 supports dual cellular modems, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, serial RS-232/485, and optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) for flexible WAN and LAN connectivity in industrial sites.
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Does the Cisco IR829 support LTE and 5G cellular networks?
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Yes. The IR829 offers field-replaceable LTE/5G and LTE Advanced modules with carrier aggregation, fallback support, and global band coverage for secure cellular WAN connectivity.
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What environmental specifications does the IR829 meet?
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The IR829 operates from –40°C to 75°C, 0–95% non-condensing humidity, meets IP30 ingress protection, and complies with industrial shock, vibration, and EMI standards.
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What are the power input requirements for the Cisco IR829?
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It accepts 12–48 V DC input and supports 802.3af/at PoE, with a built-in power-isolation module and power-fail bypass relay for continuous operation in volatile power conditions.
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Which security features are built into the IR829?
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The router provides AES and Suite B cryptography, IPsec VPN, zone-based firewall, Secure Boot, Trust Anchor module, MACsec, and intrusion detection/prevention to safeguard industrial traffic.
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Which operating system powers the Cisco IR829?
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The IR829 runs Cisco IOS XE, delivering modularity, real-time service chaining, programmability via APIs, and support for Cisco IOS Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN).
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How can I manage the Cisco IR829 remotely?
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You can manage the IR829 through Cisco DNA Center, Cisco SD-WAN vManage, Web UI, SSH/CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Industrial Network Director for zero-touch provisioning and centralized monitoring.
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What industrial certifications does the IR829 hold?
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The IR829 is certified to UL 60950/UL 61010, EN 50121-4, EN 55032/55024, ATEX Zone 2/22, IECEx, cULus Class I Div 2, and RoHS for global industrial deployments.
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How many network and serial ports are available on the Cisco IR829?
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It includes up to 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2 optional PoE ports, 2 10/100/1000 WAN ports, 2 mini-USB or M.2 slots, and RS-232/485 serial interfaces for SCADA and PLC integration.
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What mounting options are available for the IR829?
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The IR829 supports DIN-rail and panel mounting to fit control cabinets, enclosures, and rack environments commonly found in industrial facilities.
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Does the Cisco IR829 support IoT protocols like MQTT or OPC UA?
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Yes. Through IOS XE and integrated compute, the IR829 natively supports MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP/Serial, and BACnet for seamless OT and IT integration.
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How do I configure the IR829 for extreme industrial environments?
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Use Cisco Industrial Network Director or SD-WAN templates in Cisco DNA Center for rapid, validated configuration with hardened security, VLANs, QoS, and environmental monitoring profiles.
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What warranty and support options are available for the Cisco IR829?
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Cisco offers a 1-year limited hardware warranty plus optional Smart Net Total Care services providing 24/7 hardware replacement, software updates, and technical support.
