What is the best Cisco router to use with my cable modem at home. I know how to configure Cisco IOS, just looking for CHEEPEST router with like 2 Ethernet ports, I can use external switch. Also, looking for ability to VPN into my network.
Don’t want a Linksys, I want a actual CISCO router That I can get my hands dirty and configure it exactly how I want it.
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Hi Jon,
While you’re free to surf eBay for older 1700 series routers for example, what you’ll want is an 800 series Cisco router. This is Cisco’s newer ISR (Integrated Services Router) that is not only your best bet for a home use broadband access router, but will give you the VPN functionality you need, and you have wireless options as well. Check out the 851 for currently $399 list price or the 851W for $499 which has dual ethernet and wireless as well. Both models have a 4-port 10/100 switch and an SPI firewall and IPsec VPN. You also have 871 and 871W options for a little more. Check out the link below to compare models based on your needs, this also has links to all the data sheets. Also, to find a Cisco partner/reseller to buy one in your area, go here: http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/jsp/partner_locator.jsp