Description
Managing and Monitoring for 4 Ports Router
The C3945E-VSEC/K9 Cisco 3945E Voice Security Bundle Router is a complex device that requires proper management and monitoring in order to ensure optimal performance.
In terms of management, the router can be configured and managed using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI) which provides access to the router’s configuration and status information, as well as to make changes to the router’s settings. Additionally, the router can be managed remotely using management protocols such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) which allows to monitor the device remotely.
In terms of monitoring, the router provides a number of tools and features that can be used to monitor the device’s performance and troubleshoot issues. These include:
- Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM) which can be used to create and run scripts that can automatically respond to certain events or conditions on the router.
- Cisco IOS NetFlow which allows to monitor the traffic on the network and identify the source and destination of the traffic.
- Cisco IOS Performance Monitor (IPM) which allows to monitor the device performance and resource usage.
- Cisco IOS Logging which allows to monitor the device’s log messages and identify any issues.
It’s important to have a regular monitoring schedule and to follow the best practices provided by Cisco. Also, it’s important to check for software updates and security vulnerabilities, and to back up the router’s configuration regularly to ensure that configuration changes can be easily restored in the event of a failure.
It’s recommended to consult the documentation of the specific version of IOS running on your C3945E router for detailed instructions on managing and monitoring the device.
Advanced Wireless Features
The C3945E-VSEC/K9 Cisco 3945E Voice Security Bundle Router is a wired router and it does not have built-in wireless connectivity. It is designed to provide routing, security and voice services over wired networks, and it does not have advanced wireless features.
If you need wireless connectivity, you can integrate the C3945E router with a Cisco wireless controller and access points to provide wireless network services. Cisco offers a wide range of wireless products such as access points, controllers and wireless management platforms that can be integrated with the C3945E router to provide wireless connectivity. These solutions can be used to create wireless networks that support a wide range of devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
However, it’s important to note that the C3945E-VSEC/K9 is not designed to provide wireless services, it is a wired router and it’s focused on providing routing and security services over wired networks.
It’s recommended to consult with Cisco or a Cisco partner to help you to choose the right wireless solution that can be integrated with your C3945E router to meet your specific requirements.
Quality of Service (QoS) for Voice Traffic
The C3945E-VSEC/K9 Cisco 3945E Voice Security Bundle Router supports Quality of Service (QoS) features that can be used to manage and prioritize voice traffic to ensure that it receives the necessary bandwidth and performance.
QoS allows you to classify and prioritize different types of traffic based on certain characteristics, such as IP address, protocol, or port number. This can be used to ensure that voice traffic, which is typically delay-sensitive, receives the necessary bandwidth and performance, while other types of traffic, such as bulk data transfers, can be given lower priority.
The router supports a number of QoS features such as:
- Class-based weighted fair queuing (CBWFQ) which allows you to allocate bandwidth to different traffic classes based on weight.
- Low Latency Queuing (LLQ) which allows you to give priority to a specific traffic class, such as voice traffic, to minimize delay.
- Traffic shaping which allows you to control the rate at which traffic is sent, to prevent oversubscription of a link.
- Differentiated services code point (DSCP) and IP precedence markings which allows you to mark traffic with a specific code point or precedence value, which can be used to identify the traffic class and apply appropriate QoS policies.
- Quality of Service for Voice over IP (VoIP) which allows you to prioritize and manage voice traffic on a network.
Managing voice traffic with QoS can help to improve the performance and reliability of your network, by ensuring that voice traffic receives the necessary bandwidth and minimizing delay. It’s recommended to follow the best practices provided by Cisco and consult the documentation of the specific version of IOS running on your C3945E router for detailed instructions on configuring QoS for voice traffic.
General Information about this C3945E-VSEC/K9
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C3945E-VSEC/K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series 3900
- Product Model 3945E
- Product Name 3945E Integrated Services Router
- Product Type Router
Interfaces / Ports
- Total Number of Ports 4
- USB Yes
- Management Port Yes
- Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports 4
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 13
- Expansion Slot Type SFP (mini-GBIC)
- Expansion Slot Type HWIC
- Expansion Slot Type PVDM
Network & Communication :
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
Management & Protocols :
- Security Features –
- Cisco Security Manager
- Cisco IOS Firewall
- Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewall
- Cisco IOS IPS
- Cisco IOS Content Filtering
- Flexible Packet Matching (FPM)
- AAA
Memory
- Standard Memory 1 GB
- Maximum Memory 2 GB
- Memory Technology DRAM
- Flash Memory 256 MB
- Memory Card Supported CompactFlash (CF) Card
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port Yes
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
