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Cisco 2821 router

I have a Cisco 2821 router, default hardware ports. I wanted to know if it will support a 200Mbit/s internet connection, both up/down?
I currently have a 100Mbit/s connection and am not sure if 1. it will support 200Mbit/s, do I have to make any config changes for it to pass traffic at 200Mbit/s?

Thanks, Dan

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John

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Dan

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Isn't the RV325 consumer grade? I need something that is for commercial grade, because I have over 80 users, and some are power users. If we bump our internet to 200Mbit/s, I need something that is really solid. I actually also have a RV325 for my 2nd network, but I only have 4 or 5 computers behind that router, so I don't know if it would handle like 70 + users?

What about the 2911, would that work?

John

RV325 is entry level commercial. But other newer commercial Cisco boxes should have faster throughput. I was just giving an example.

John

Here is a Cisco discussion with a graph of various Cisco devices. I am not sure the 2911 will do what you want.

https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/11418111/throughput-cisco-2911-2921-2951

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Dan

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I'll get the 3845, as that should support up to 245Mbps. I'm assuming that's a bit better than my 2821, right?

Dan

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Thanks guys. I think I'm going to get the 3845, I can get a used one for around $550, which seems reasonable.

John

Thanks and yes, the 3845 should work.

AlexBlinov

3845 is 3U size and consume a lot of power .. What about 2821?

Benjamin Van Ditmars

The ISR G2 2921 does 245 mbit and the ISR G2 2951 does 296 mbit. both units are 2U and use much less energy

Dan

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I am using the 2821 and it only does 87Mbps.

I need something that can push at least 200 Mbps, both IN/OUT.

Is there any other options?

Benjamin Van Ditmars

The 2821 is not going to do this job for you. the routing engine inside is not fast enough

Dan

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Hi Benjamin, yes I know the 2821 can't handle more than 87Mbps.

Is there a more powerful router that is cot effective?

Benjamin Van Ditmars

what is the function of the router. is there one firewall behind it. what is the function of the router ?
maybe we can solve this in another way

Dan

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So I have a router, and then behind that I do have a firewall, so I don't need the router to have a firewall.

I just need a router, as I'm not even using the router for VPN, I'm doing VPN on my firewall.

I just have a few ACL's, and basic config on the router.