Compare 801 (CISCO801-RF) Router to Cisco 871 Router

The Cisco 800 series router is designed to provide small offices (20 employees or less) and telecommuters with access to the Internet and corporate LANs. The Cisco 800 Series is based on the proven Cisco IOS technology. The Cisco 800 Series offers a secure, manageable, multiprotocol solution for remote network access. ??By incorporating powerful Cisco IOS features, the Cisco 800 Series brings to small offices the capabilities usually found only in large business networks. Small business users and telecommuters can take advantage of advanced applications such as secure Internet access, managed network services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and electronic commerce that minimize operational costs and maximize revenue growth. The Cisco 800 series also enables service providers and corporations to leverage their investment and knowledge in Cisco IOS technology to achieve higher integration, economies of scale, and enhanced security for remote offices. Less

Cisco 870 Series of integrated services routers are fixed-configuration routers that support multiple types of DSL technologies, broadband cable, and Metro Ethernet connections in small offices. They provide the performance needed to run concurrent services, including firewall, intrusion prevention, and encryption for VPNs; optional 802.11b/g for WLAN networking; and quality of service (QoS) features for optimizing voice and video applications. In addition, the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Web-based configuration tool simplifies setup and deployment, and centralized management capabilities give network managers visibility and control of the network configurations at the remote site. Less