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 Easy VPN Remote
Cisco Easy VPN Remote is a software feature for the Cisco 1700 Series that allows simple deployment and management of VPNs (included in SDM),
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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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CISCO IOS(R) SOFTWARE RELEASE 12.3(4)T - NEW: Easier Deployment of Security, Voice, and Wireless Applications
Cisco IOS Software Release 12.3(4)T, the second release in the 12.3T family, is now available and will allows you to more easily deploy security, voice, and wireless applications. Key features of Release 12.3(4)T include:
- Secure Shell Version 2 (SSHv2) -- provides new authentication and encryption capabilities.
- Control Plane Policing -- protects the network against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
- Dynamic Security Associations and Key Distribution -- eliminates the need for multiple authentications.
- Cisco CallManager Express -- provides an entry-level IP Telephony solution.
- Cisco Unity(TM) Express -- provides auto-attendant and voice-mail capabilities.
- Cisco IOS Service Assurance Agent (SAA) -- verifies readiness and Quality of Service (QoS) effectiveness prior to Voice over IP deployment.
- Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Network Module for Cisco 2600XM and 3700 Series Routers and the Cisco 3660 Router -- offers integrated network intrusion security.
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SDM Installation guide:
click here to view.
Switching Between SDM v1.0 and CRWS on 83x Series Routers:
click here to view.
IOS 12.3(4)T RELEASED
HELP:
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