Cisco Configuration Software
Cisco Router Web Set Up - CRWS
The Dual Ethernet routers (806 etc) as well as DSL routers (82x, 83x, SOHO 7x, and SOHO 9x) have the Cisco Router Web Set Up Tool (CRWS) software embeded in the router.
To view a quick (flash) presentation that shows how to set up a Cisco 800 series broadband router using CRWS,
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Cisco Security Device Manager - SDM
The Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM) is an intuitive, Web-based device management tool embedded in Cisco 830, 1700, 2600XM, 3600, and 3700 series routers. Smart wizards enable users to quickly and easily deploy, and manage a Cisco access router without knowledge of the Cisco IOS® Software command-line interface (CLI). SDM offers smart wizards and advanced configuration support for LAN and WAN interfaces, NAT, Stateful Firewall, and IPSec virtual private network (VPN) features. Cisco partners and customers can further fine-tune router configurations and preview the IOS CLI for each configuration through SDM. SDM also offers a 1-click router lockdown and, an innovative security auditing capability to check and recommend changes to router configurations based on ICSA Labs, and Cisco TAC recommendations.
Security Device Manager (SDM) is a service provided by your router that allows you to configure LAN and WAN interfaces, routing, Network Address Translation (NAT), firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other features on your router. SDM runs on Netscape version 4.79, and on Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. SDM can be run on a PC that is running Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 4), Windows 98, Windows ME, or Microsoft Windows XP.
Features include:
Various Wizards to easily set-up the router
Advanced Mode
Security Audit and recommended actions
Router/Firewall/VPN Monitoring
To view a quick (flash) presentation that shows how to set up a Cisco router using SDM,
click here.
Cisco IOS Software - IOS
Cisco IOS Software provides a wide range of functionality - from basic connectivity, security, and network management to technically advanced services that enable businesses to deploy applications such as real-time trading, interactive support, on-demand media, and unified messaging.
The functionality of Cisco IOS Software is the result of an evolution. First-generation networking devices could only store and forward data packets. Today, Cisco IOS software can recognize, classify, and prioritize network traffic, optimize routing, support voice and video applications, and much more.
Cisco IOS Software runs on most Cisco routers and, increasingly, on Cisco switches,
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SDM Installation guide:
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Switching Between SDM v1.0 and CRWS on 83x Series Routers:
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HELP:
Need some help configuring your ADSL router?
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