Cisco Networked Office Stack
Cisco Networked Office Stack is a flexible suite of products designed for small offices to provide secure access to the Internet and to link users and offices so that they can easily share resources such as applications, documents, and printers. The Cisco Networked Office Stack extends a company's reach to customers and suppliers and accelerates the sharing of information and resources, making the office network a strategic competitive asset. The Cisco Networked Office Stack products work together to meet the specific communication requirements that small or remote offices with 20 to 100 employees have, including the following:
• File and print sharing between computers
• Accessing e-mail within a LAN
• Accessing the Internet for e-mail, competitive information, advertising, and commerce
• Accessing corporate headquarters for database information
• Accessing suppliers and customers electronically for inventory information, orders, sales, and file sharing
• Web serving, to create and manage content of a Web site
• Protecting private network information while accessing the Internet or another site
• Using an existing LAN more effectively or enlarging a LAN using higher-speed technologies, including autosensing Fast Ethernet
The Cisco Networked Office Stack works with a company's existing equipment. As the organization's needs grow, it can easily add network functions, technologies, and users while preserving the initial investment.
Cisco Networked Office Stack Products
Cisco Networked Office Stack products include the following:
• Cisco 1600 series routers
• Cisco 1500 series hubs
• Cisco 1528 Micro Hub 10/100
• Cisco 1548 Micro Switch 10/100
• Cisco Micro Webserver
• Centri Firewall
• Cisco IOS Firewall feature set for the Cisco 1600 and 2500 series routers
For more information on these products, see the individual product sections of this guide.
Cisco Networked Office Stack Solutions
Cisco Networked Office Stack is best when a customer needs the following:
• A complete small-office integrated solution to connect five or more desktops and devices
• A complete desktop networking solution for small businesses or branch offices with no wiring closet
• An Internet access solution for small businesses
• A solution to connect branch offices to a central site
Application-Specific Solution Kits
The application-specific solution kits are as follows:
• Secure Internet Access (CNOSECURE)-Ideal for small businesses and branch offices requiring secure access to the Internet and high-performance LAN connectivity. Includes the following:
— Cisco 1601 access router
— Cisco 1548 Micro Switch 10/100
— Cisco IOS Firewall feature set
• High-Performance LAN (CNOLAN)-Ideal for eliminating network bottlenecks in small businesses and branch offices. Includes the following:
— Two Cisco 1501 Micro Hubs
— Cisco 1548 Micro Switch 10/100
Internet Marketing (CNOINTERNET)-Enables businesses to market and sell products and services over the Internet. Includes the following:
— Cisco 1605-R access router
— Cisco IOS Firewall Feature Set
— Cisco Micro Webserver 200
ISDN Internet Access (CNOISDN)-Designed for small businesses upgrading from desktop modems to a router solution. Includes the following:
— Cisco 1603 or 1604 access router
— Cisco 1528 Micro Hub 10/100
Continue reading here: Key Features of Cisco IOS Software Supported by Cisco Routers and Servers
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