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Cisco router recommendation for a 1 gig internet connection
I'm currently using a cisco 2821 router for my 100Mbit/s ISP connection. We might upgrade to a 200Mbit/s connection or even 500Mbit/s and in the research I've done, my current router will not support anything more than 100Mbit/s
Does anyone recommend a good Cisco router (IOS), that can support up to 1 gig connection? I'm looking for something with at least 4 gig ports, or more.
Does anyone recommend a good Cisco router (IOS), that can support up to 1 gig connection? I'm looking for something with at least 4 gig ports, or more.
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ASR1001-X. Fits all you parameters.
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Thanks, but it's very expensive. How about the CISCO3945E/K9 ? Will this work? I think it's rated at 1.5Gbps, and it's a bit cheaper.
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Thanks, so it looks like the ASR1001-X will be a beefier box.
Yes. The price difference between 3945 and ASR 1001-X including smartnets is around $2K (according to cdw.com). If you would purchase modules for 3945, it would come out to be roughly the same. Also, ASR has only fiber ports, no copper.
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So do I need to buy a module for copper? I only have copper now.
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thanks, I see multiple transreceivers, not sure which one of those is copper?
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Thanks guys.
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