How the Router-switch.com Became the World’s Leading Cisco Supplier?

During the past ten years, from 2002 to 2012, router-switch.com has grown up into a global leading Cisco supplier. Indeed, it has experienced several vital moment. Here let’s share some router-switch.com’s big events:

2002, Router-switch.com was founded.

2003, Router-switch.com has experienced a rapid development.

2004, CCIE technical support team was built.

2005, The sales volume maintains 70% growth per year.

2006, Staff in company increased to 20.

2007, Router-switch.com established its marketing department. It attained its reputation in providing timely information of Cisco for clients and Cisco users.

2008, Router-switch.com adopted necessary advanced management tools to improve its service for clients.

2009, Router-switch.com upgraded warehouses in Hongkong and Mainland China. Its inventory is worth over $5 million.

2010, The sales of Router-switch.com have zoomed to $ 30 million.

2011, Router-switch.com released the new version to update service. It supplies free CCIE support. Social network platforms were opened to communicate with customers and clients well.

2012, New Office of router-switch.com landed in US to offer professional local service.

Nowadays, router-switch.com is becoming the world’s largest Cisco reseller online.  It believes that router-switch.com will bemore professional, more reliable and stronger with your support.

Note:A letter from CEO of router-switch.com to thank its customers and sharetheir progress.

http://www.router-switch.com/10years/milestones-and-letter.html

More about Router-switch.com:

Router-switch.com, also called YejianTechnologies Co., Ltd, is the worldwide leader in delivering new, used, refurbished Cisco hardware, including Cisco routers, Cisco switches, firewall security, Cisco IP Phones VoIP, wireless AP, Cisco modules & cards, memory, and optical cables, SFP, GBIC, XENPK , etc. It carries over $5 million in inventory of Cisco hardware and Cisco equipment that can meet SOHO, small, midsized and large businesses of all sizes. Also Router-Switch.com owns more than 8,000 customers worldwide, not only because of its original Cisco products with reliable quality and competitive price, but also due to professionalservice, huge inventory, flexible payment and shipment. More information about router-switch.com can be found at http://www.router-switch.com/. For ongoing Cisco info, please go to

Blog.router-switch.com---News, tutorials, tips, info & thoughts on Developments in the Cisco, Cisco network, IT, Software & Network Hardware Industry

http://blog.router-switch.com/.

More Related Router-switch.com News:

Router-switch.com Announced Its Newly Redesigned Website

http://blog.router-switch.com/2012/09/router-switch-com-announced-its-newly-redesigned-website/

“Router Switch”, Our New Company Landing in U.S.—Professional Cisco Supply Service is Around You

http://blog.router-switch.com/2012/07/%E2%80%9Crouter-switch%E2%80%9D-our-new-company-landing-in-u-s-professional-cisco-supply-service-is-around-you/

Router-switch.com: A Batch of New Cisco Network Equipment Surprises the Coming Christmas Day

http://blog.router-switch.com/2011/12/router-switch-com-a-batch-of-new-cisco-network-equipment-surprises-the-coming-christmas-day/

Router-Switch.com Uploaded Thousands of New Cisco Products

http://blog.router-switch.com/2011/11/router-switch-com-uploaded-thousands-of-new-cisco-products/

Types of Cisco IP Phones VoIP

Cisco IP Phones offer the high-quality, reliable communications your business needs every day. They also add new capabilities that increase your ability to collaborate within the workplace.

Thanks to network integration, these phones are easy to install, manage, and update. Our broad portfolio can help you improve productivity, foster collaboration, and reduce operating expenses.

With the proliferation of Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone technologies, Cisco phones have become a popular choice because of an extensive selection of models covering a wide range of needs. While they employ features specific to the Cisco VoIP servers, these phones can also be used with "open source" VoIP technologies. As the phones progress toward the 9900 series, more features become available. The models listed here range from basic cubicle phones to sophisticated phones that include video conferencing capabilities.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series, Enhanced voice communications

This series of phones includes models with the same basic features, but the phones are distinguished by their line capacity, which ranges from two to 12. The Cisco 6900 series phone offers lighted hold and menu keys as well as a lighted call-waiting indicator. The series includes a speakerphone and interface for headsets. This entry-level phone offers a graphical display that can display basic images such as a corporate logo. The display also features scrollable menu selections to access additional features.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	6941 Four-line phone 10/100 switch port Backlit monochrome display	For schoolrooms, manufacturing floors, office employees, and remote teleworkers
	6945 Four-line phone 10/100/1000 switch port Backlit monochrome display Wideband audio headset and handset support	For office employees, teleworkers, administrative staff, and managers
	6961 12-line phone 10/100 switch port Backlit monochrome display	For administrative staff, managers, contact center agents, and supervisors who have very active communications needs

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10326/index.html

Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series, Broad range of desktop, wireless, and conference phones

The 7900 series includes a large number of models for specialized business needs. A brief survey of these models includes models 7910, 11 and 12. These phones are sets that offer minimal features. The phones in this model line are designed for common areas such as lobbies, classrooms or individual cubicles. The 7920 class includes all phones designed for mobile use. They are wireless models that connect to networks via the 802.11b and 802.11g protocols. The 7935, 36 and 37 are conference-station models that include external microphones and features suited to conduct corporate conference calls. The 7985 is a videophone that includes a high-quality camera and XGA computer LCD monitor.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	7925G IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi phone Up to 13 hours talk time, 240 hours on standby with extended battery Support for Bluetooth 2.0 headset	For mobile workers in rugged, industrial campus environments such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing
	IP Conference Station 7937G Wideband audio acoustics Covers up to 30 by 40 feet with optional external microphone kit Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Desktops, in conference rooms, and in executive suites
	7942G Two-line phone 320 by 222 pixel monochrome display 10/100 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7945G Two-line phone 320 by 240 pixel TFT color display 10/100/1000 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7962G Six -line phone 320 by 222 pixel monochrome display 10/100 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers
	7965G Six-line phone 320 by 240 pixel TFT color display 10/100/1000 switch port Support for Power Over Ethernet (PoE)	Office employees, administrative staff, and managers

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series. 

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/index.html

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series, Phones with video and voice capabilities

This series is described by Cisco as "an advanced professional media endpoint that delivers an enhanced user experience with an easy-to-use and eco-friendly ergonomic design." These phones feature high definition voice and video quality with a fast gigabyte network interface. In addition, they include VGA color computer-style displays and an external USB port. The 8900 series hosts a full feature set including programmable buttons, LEDs and the ability to handle as many as five call sessions simultaneously.

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series Models		Ideal Location
	8941 Four-line phone Large 5-inch VGA color display 10/100 switch port High-definition voice	Office employees, administrative staff, managers, and executive offices
	8945 Four lines Large 5-inch VGA color display 10/100/1000 switch port High-definition voice Support for Bluetooth 2.0 headsets	Office employees, administrative staff, managers, and executive offices

NOTE: All models in the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10451/index.html

Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series, Premier multimedia phones

This series makes up Cisco's highest-end phones. The series is described by the company as "an advanced collaborative media endpoint that provides voice, video, applications and accessories." The 9971, for example, features video conferencing as well as wired or wireless operation through 802.11g and Bluetooth. The LCD touch screen offers VGA resolution for ease of use and customization. These phone models are designed for high-end corporate executives and business administrators.

More Notes:

Features of Cisco Unified IP Phones:

Cisco Unified IP Phones offer a range of features to suit varying business needs.

Cisco Unified SIP Phones 3900 Series:

        Single-line phone that supports two calls per line

        10/100 switch port, allowing the IP phone to connect to a PC to reduce cabling and infrastructure costs

        Full-duplex speakerphone, offering flexibility in placing and receiving calls

Cisco Unified IP Phones 6900 Series:

ü        Cost-effective option for business owners who want to take advantage of Cisco Unified Communications

ü        Support for video communications on select models, with Cisco Unified Video Advantage and the Video Advantage VT III Camera

ü        High-definition voice (HD voice) support, making it easier to distinguish accents and speaking nuances

Cisco Unified IP Phones 7900 Series:

u      A range of wireless, conference, and desktop phones to choose from

u      High-definition voice (HD voice) support, making it easier to distinguish accents and speaking nuances

u      Support for Cisco and third-party XML and MIDlet applications

Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series:

Ø        Large, high-resolution, anti-glare VGA color display for easy video

Ø        USB integration for more headset options

Ø        Support for Cisco and third-party VDI, XML, and MIDlet business applications

Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series:

l        Interactive high-performance business video that elevates and personalizes communications

l        Bluetooth 2.0 headsets that gives you the freedom to move around at your desk

l        Support for Cisco and third-party VDI, XML, and MIDlet business applications

The Cisco Unified IP Phones portfolio includes several series:

u      Cisco Unified SIP Phone 3900 Series: Basic voice communications at a budget-friendly price

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series: Enhanced voice communications at a cost-effective price

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series: Multimedia communications across a broad range of desktop, wireless, and conference phones

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 8900 Series: Phones with video and voice capabilities that expand collaboration within the workplace

u      Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series: The premier multimedia phones for managers and executives

More Notes: Why Cisco IP Phones

About CiscoPhone

Cisco phones make your employee’s jobs easier while combining your company’s voice and data systems and making it simple to expand as you add new employees or locations. Cisco IP phone systems save money on long distance charges, allow call transferring to anyone at any location, and remote workers are dialed in through a secured Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection all on the same network.

Easy to use yet packed full of features, Cisco VoIP phones are a strong and integral part of the increasing trend to converge all forms of business communication into one network. Affordable, reliable, and stylish, Cisco phones will provide your home office or small business the traditional communication capabilities you use every day and provide future-proof adaptability to add new collaborations.

Why buy Cisco Phones?

• Save time and money by managing only one IP network for both data and voice.
• Deploy a used phones system anywhere that has broadband internet access.

Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), hosted IP telephony service, IP PBX, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches With LAN Base

The Intelligent Business Switch for Today’s Most Intelligent Small Business Network

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches for Small Business

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base provide the performance, and availability that today’s small businesses demand, as well as the intelligence to support business applications and security services. Switches are a key component of your network foundation and can improve the availability of critical applications, while protecting business information. The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches are specifically designed for growing businesses that need to accommodate expanding services, and optimize network bandwidth and to assure the fast and reliable delivery of applications and services.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base software provides intelligent network management to:

         Improve employee productivity and customer responsiveness by preserving the availability of essential business applications and supporting advanced IP voice and video services

         Enhance the performance of business applications and use network bandwidth more efficiently

         Provide advanced security to protect customer data and assets, block network attacks, and comply with regulatory requirements

         Easily deploy and centrally manage IP communications and wireless solutions

         Improve the operational efficiency of IT staff by reducing the time and effort required to configure, manage, and optimize the network as the business environment grows

         Protect technology investments with a scalable, centrally manageable network foundation that can grow with the business and continually support new applications

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960Series with LAN Base software features:

Gigabit Ethernet to the desktop and 10 Gigabit uplinks for superior performance in the most demanding environments

Cisco FlexStack stacking, available on the Catalyst 2960-S switches, allows the stacking of switches to simplify management and keep the network up and running even in the event of a failure

Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ power IP phones, wireless access points, and video cameras directly over the Ethernet connection, without an external power supply, simplifying deployment and eliminating the need and cost of installing separate power supplies

Advanced security features, including enhanced access control, guards against network attacks and proactive threat defense prevents the most damaging security threatsAdvanced QoS features enhance network performance by supporting delay-sensitive IP voice and video applications

Cisco EnergyWise Technology monitors and manages power consumption to optimize power delivery and reduce energy costs

Simple, scalable management with the choice of a commandline interface (CLI) or the web-based Cisco Network Assistant featuring Cisco SmartPort technology

Long-term investment protection with a limited lifetime hardware warranty and ongoing software updates at no additional cost

The network is an increasingly critical component to today’s small business. By providing these capabilities in the network foundation, you can improve the availability of critical applications; protect business information, more easily accommodate expanding services, and optimize network bandwidth to more effectively deliver information and applications.

To learn more about the features and benefits of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches visit: www.cisco.com/go/smallbiz2960

Great Advantage

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches with LAN Base, provide today’s growing small and medium sized businesses with the performance, availability and intelligence to support the most demanding business environments.

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Switches with LAN Base Software for Enhanced Function

Each dual-purpose port has one 10/100/1000 Ethernet port and one Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) based Gigabit Ethernet port, one port active at a time.

Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches come with a limited lifetime warranty that include free software updates. The Catalyst 2960-S warranty is enhanced with 90 days of Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) support duringnormal business hours and next-business-day hardware replacement. 

Service and Support

To help you realize the most value from your Cisco network investments, Cisco provides award-winning technical support services. With a Cisco technical services contract, you can gain access to Cisco technical experts, as well as industry-leading Cisco tools and resources to help you increase your operational efficiency, control costs, and maintain optimal network performance and reliability.

To support your Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches, you can choose from the following options:

u       Cisco SMARTnetService: Cisco SMARTnet Service is an award-winning technical support service that provides direct, anytime access to Cisco engineers, as well as extensive technical resources.

u       Cisco Smart Care Service: The Cisco Smart Care Service combines technical support and maintenance for your entire Cisco network with ongoing network monitoring and proactive network assessments.

u       Cisco Smart Foundation Service: Designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, the Cisco Smart Foundation Service provides easy, cost-effective network support to improve operational reliability, contain costs, and protectinvestments in Cisco networking solutions.

PDF File: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches With LAN Base: The Intelligent Business Switch for Today’s Most Intelligent Small Business Networks

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/solutions/small_business/products/routers_switches/catalyst_2960_series_switches/docs/C2960-Switches-LAN-Base-slick-v2.pdf

Data Sheet: Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches withLAN Base Software

http://www.axxentis.com/ficheproduit/switches/switches2960/product_data_sheet0900aecd80322c0c.pdf

WS-C2960S-48FPD-L, WS-C2960S-48LPD-L, WS-C2960S-24PD-L, WS-C2960S-48TD-L, WS-C2960S-24TD-L

Network Router &Ethernet Switches

Routers and Ethernet cisco  switch help information to move from one computer to another by forwarding data over networks. The switch and the router have different capabilities and are usually deployed in different types of networks. Whereas a switch is always found on a Local Area Network (LAN), routers are needed for Wide Area Networks (WAN), especially the Internet.

Switches/Network Switches
A cisco network switch is an electronic box with a number of sockets or ports. Each computer in a network connects to a port on the switch via an Ethernet cable. No device can connect to a network without a network adapter. The network adapter has a serial number burned onto it. This unique number is the physical address, known as the MAC address, of the computer. It is appended to the front of all data packets traveling across a network. The packet contains the MAC addresses of both the source and destination computer for the packet. Network switches associate the MAC address of each connected computer to the socket to which that computer is connected. When one computer sends a data packet to the switch, the switch reads the destination address and sends the packet out on the socket associated with that address.

Routers/Cisco Routers
Routers send data around the Internet through a chain of links that forms a path. Each router has to be connected to at least two networks. One of those networks must contain at least one other router, which in turn should link to another router over another network. Routers use Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to direct data to the correct network. Any computer that can be contacted over the Internet has to have a unique IP address. A router collates a list of IP addresses and the various paths available to reach that point. Although the router calculates the best direction to forward the data, it does not dictate the whole path. It passes the data packet onto a neighboring router and that router then makes its own decision where to forward the data.

Routers vs. Switches
Routers have greater capabilities than switches. They can operate over local networks as well as over the Internet. IP addresses assigned to computers on local networks do not need to be unique throughout the world, only on the LAN. The router keeps track of any messages leaving the network from a locally assigned address, which cannot be used cisco over the Internet, and forwards the incoming response back to that request when it arrives. Both outgoing and incoming messages carry the router's IP address and not the locally assigned IP address of the originating computer. Routers operating over private networks offer extra security features, such as firewalls, for different segments of the network. Switches cannot provide these functions.

Routers with Switches
Routers and switches usually work together. While the router commands the overall direction for a data packet, the switch guides data over one link of a network. Data packets usually pass through a router and a switch using both an IP address and a MAC address. Network gateways have to translate between the two addressing methods, using the Address Resolution Protocol.

Networking Basics You Should Know: Network Switches & Routers

When someone looks at networking basics, understanding the way a cisco network hardware operates is the first step to understanding routing and switching. The network operates by connecting computers and peripherals using two pieces of equipment; switches and routers. Switches and routers, essential networking basics, enable the devices that are connected to your network to communicate with each other, as well as with other networks.

Though they look quite similar, routers and switches perform very different functions in a network.

What youneed to be clear about Networking Basics.
Routers, the second valuable component of your networking basics, are used to tie multiple cisco network equipment together. For example, you would use a router to connect your networked computers to the Internet and thereby share an Internet connection among many users. The router will act as a dispatcher, choosing the best route for your information to travel so that you receive it quickly.

Routers analyze the data being sent over a network, change how it is packaged, and send it to another network, or over a different type of network. They connect your business to the outside world, protect your information from security threats, and can even decide which computers get priority over others.

Depending on your business and your networking plans, you can choose from routers that include different capabilities. These can include networking basics such as:
Firewall: Specialized software that examines incoming data and protects your business network against attacks
Virtual Private Network (VPN): A way to allow remote employees to safely access your network remotely
IP Phone network: Combine your company's computer and telephone cisco network products, using voice and conferencing technology, to simplify and unify your communications

Switches are used to connect multiple devices on the same network within a building or campus. For example, a switch can connect your computers, printers and servers, creating a network of shared resources. The switch, one aspect of your networking basics, would serve as a controller, allowing the various devices to share information and talk to each other. Through information sharing and resource allocation, switches save you money and increase productivity.

There are two basic types of switches to choose from as part of your networking basics: managed and unmanaged.
An unmanaged switch works out of the box and does not allow you to make changes. Home-networking equipment typically offers unmanaged switches.
A managed switch allows you access to program it. This provides greater flexibility to your networking basics because the cisco command switch can be monitored and adjusted locally or remotely to give you control over network traffic, and who has access to your network.

Protect Your Server with a Dedicated Cisco firewall

cisco asa 5520 prices are available for networks of all sizes, including yours.

Enhance Your Data Center Switches

Add firewall capabilities with the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series ASA Services Module.

Firewall for Branch Routers

Get integrated security for the ISR for branch, small and midsize businesses, and managed services

Protect your server with a dedicated firewall asa 5520. Gigenet utilizes Cisco's firewall services module (FWSM) to provide instant firewall activation and simple management through a secure web interface.

High Performance, High Scalability,
Low Latency

• Gbps throughput per module
• 100,000 connections per second
• 1,000,000 concurrent connections
• Single port or VLAN spanning
   

Best-In Class Features

• Time-tested Cisco PIX operating system
• PIX Device Manager GUI
• Transparent Layer(2) Firewalls
• Rich stateful inspection for web, VOIP
  and multimedia

The Cisco firewall services module is designed to recognize and filter the following types of traffic:

• Core services: HTTP, FTP, ESMTP, DNS, ICMP, TCP, UDP
• Voice over IP (VoIP) / Unified Communication services: SIP, SCCP, H.323, RTSP, TAPI/JTAP, GTP
• Application/operating system services: cisco asa 5520 price LDAP/ILS, SunRPC, XDMCP, TFTP

More about Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances

ASA Models

There are six main models in the ASA range, from the basic 5505 branch office model up to the 5580 datacenter versions; a full comparison is available on the Cisco website here: Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/prod_models_comparison.html

Although this article will concentrate on the 5505 and 5510 models the basic feature set is in fact fairly consistent across the range, the main differences being in the maximum traffic throughput handled by each model and the number/type of interfaces.

At the most basic level the ASA is a transparent or routed firewall/NAT device, this means it is designed to sit between your LAN and the Internet; one interface (normally known as "outside") will be connected to your Internet access device and one or more interfaces (e.g. "inside" and "DMZ") will connect to your internal networks. This enables the ASA to inspect and control all traffic passing between your network and the Internet, exactly what it does with that traffic is the clever bit.

ASA 5510

The ASA5510 is intended to be a single device solution to your Internet security requirements and with its 300Mbps throughput and 9,000 firewall connections per second capacity will be suitable for most office deployments. The key features will be covered in more detail later but in brief these are; firewall/NAT, SSL/IPsec VPN, content security and intrusion prevention. It has five 10/100Mbps ports, by default these provide one outside (Internet) interface, one management and three internal network interfaces but they are fully reconfigurable and also support vLANing for further network subdivision if required. Functionality can be upgraded via a Security Services Module port which provides support for additional Content Security and Intrusion Prevention features.

ASA 5505

The ASA5505 is intended for small or branch office and teleworker deployments, often in conjunction with a 5510 or higher model at the head office to which it will establish a secure VPN, whilst providing full security for other Internet traffic. The device has 8 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, including 2 with Power over Ethernet support suitable for PoE devices such as IP phones or cameras, so it can be used as single unit solution for the smaller office. Key differences compared to the 5510 are the reduced support for VPN connections (only 10 but upgradeable to 25 with license), only 3 vLANs (25 with Security Plus license)  and only a slot for the optional Security Services Card so there is no option for the advanced Content Security services.

Key Features

Firewall

All ASA models include a fully featured policy based firewall and routing engine which allows you complete control of which traffic you allow in and out of your network. Layer 2/3 firewalling allows you to specify which hosts are allowed access through the ASA and also to perform Network Address Translation to map internal hosts to public IP addresses. Layer 7 firewall goes several steps further and also allows you to define access policies based on application and protocol type, providing extremely granular control over Internet access and protection against advanced types of network attack. Unlike many competitor's firewalls the ASA's policy and interface based approach to access control gives you complete control over traffic leaving your network as well as incoming, for example allowing you to restrict Instant Messaging use to only your approved client application. Deep packet inspection goes beyond simply analysing the protocol and port of the attempted connection to discover the application behind it making it virtually impossible for users to circumvent company IT policies.

SSL & IPsec VPN

Even the cisco ASA 5505 includes full support for IPsec and SSL VPN endpoints, providing highly encrypted tunnels for office to office and remote user to office connections. The basic license for all ASAs allows IPsec VPN connections up to the maximum supported on each model but only includes two SSL VPN licenses, to allow for testing before deployment. The 5505 will support up to 25 simultaneous VPN connections, whilst the 5510 supports a maximum of 250 - these can be any combination of IPsec or SSL, and site to site or remote client types.

IPsec VPNs are commonly deployed between Cisco VPN devices for site to site connections, or initiated by client software on the remote worker's computer. Included with all ASA license bundles is the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client, with versions available for all major operating systems; Windows 2000 up to Windows 7, Mac OS X (10.4/5), Linux Intel kernel 2.6.x and even Windows Mobile 5.0/6.0/6.1 . Cisco AnyConnect provides several improvements over the basic IPsec functionality built into those operating systems, key features are:

• DTLS protocol support to help minimize latency for applications such as VoIP
• Support for SSL tunneling to ensure connectivity even through restrictive proxies and firewalls (if web browsing is possible then so is a VPN connection)
• Advanced encryption and wide range of authentication protocols, including two factor smartcard/token based
• Flexible IP tunneling for consistent user experience with features such as connection retention, ensuring the mobile user retains connectivity through disconnections, reboots and standby/hibernation.

Tips:

Cisco ASA Firewalls: 5505, 5510, 5520, 5540, 5580, the full Cisco PIX Firewall family, FWSM, CSM, Cisco VPN Routers etc.

Cisco VPN: VPN 3000 Series Concentrators, VPN blades, Site-to-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN, Cisco SSL VPN etc.

Cisco IPS: 4200 series, IDSM-2 blade, Cisco IOS IPS, Shunning, IPS Manager, IDM, AIP-SSM, HIPS (CSA) etc.

Cisco MARS: MARS 20, MARS 50, MARS 100, integration with IPS and CSA, reports, queries, local / global set ups etc.

Identity Management:Cisco ACS, RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1x, LDAP, OTP, RSA, certificates, biometrics etc.

Router & Switch Security: Access-Lists, VLAN maps, TCP Intercept, Lock-and-Key, Anti Spoofing, CBAC, IOS Firewall etc.

Network Admission Control (NAC): In-band, out-of-band, clean access client, ACS integration, 3rd. party integration etc.