Linksys Solutions
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Module Objectives
Upon completing this module, you will apply the Cisco Smart Business Communication System for SMBs to meet customer needs. This ability includes being able to meet these objectives:
Define Linksys routing, switching, and security solutions and how best they can meet customer needs
Define Linksys network storage, surveillance, and solutions and how best they can meet customer needs
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Routing, Switching, and Security
Linksys Solutions
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Lesson Objectives
Upon completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Describe the benefits of the Linksys Connected Office Describe product families in the Linksys solutions that support routing, switching, and security for SMB customers
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Linksys Connected Office
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Our Market
SoHo (1-4 Users)
Consumer/SoHo:
Premium consumer product Sparse business features: VPN Remote management PoE Basic & advanced support options
SMB (5-99 Users)
SoHo/Connected Office:
Value priced Standards based: QoS Security Device management Basic support options Fixed configuration
SME (100-250 Users)
SMB/SME-Cisco:
Premium price/support Same day product replacement World class NMS Total system solution QoS, security, management Highly scalable (Ent/Carrier) Highest availability Cisco I.P. IOS
SMBAM v2.06-6
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Purpose-Built For Small Business
Designed and engineered for business and not a retail product with tweaks
Simplified to allow easy integration Advanced security technologies to protect your business Integration and efficient delivery of real-time voice and data applications Built exclusively for small business to provide easy-to-implement Security and access protection Network management and control Advanced protocol and IPv6 network technologies
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The Linksys Connected Office
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The Connected Office Portfolio
Switching
Managed Web Smart Unmanaged
Network Security
Firewall Virtual Private Networks Intrusion Prevention
Storage
Network Attached Storage
Wireless
Access Points PC Client Adapters
Surveillance
IP Cameras
VoIP
Phones PBX Gateways
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Comprehensive Security Portfolio
A comprehensive suite of technologies provides integrated protection against network threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in order to protect your assets:
Traditional network infrastructure lockdown
Support for 802.1x authentication ACL
Support for DMZ-VLAN isolation
Protect against network attacks with Trend MicroTM ProtectLinkTM
Stop spamming, virus, and phishing attacks before they reach your network URL filtering and website rating to limit access to dangerous sites
Secure your business data with Continuous Data Protection for files
Protection for all of your critical PC business files For every file that is saved, a backup is archived automatically Archive to the NSS NAS storage solutions for complete storage, and to meet all of your business data sharing needs
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Product Families
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Linksys Router Business Features*
Connect securely to the Internet Advanced Stateful Packet Inspection firewall protects your PCs from some Internet attacks IPS offers additional protection from viruses and malware Host a web server or FTP server with a dedicated DMZ port Internet redundancy with dual WAN connections Create up to 100 simultaneous IPsec VPN tunnels to securely connect remote offices or traveling users without licenses! Support for Dynamic DNS so your router can be accessed using a web address like [Link]
SMBAM v2.06-12
*Not all features supported on all Linksys Business Series Routers
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VPN Router Features
RV016 IPSec QVPN IPSec GTWY SSL Tunnels LAN WAN IDS DMZ Wireless MIMO IPV6 50 100 -16 2 -Hrdwr ---RV082 50 100 -8 2 -Sftwr ---RV042 50 50 -4 2 -Hrdwr ---RVS4000 5 5 -4x Gb/s 1x Gb/s Yes Sftwr --IPv6 LAN 6to4 RVL200 -1 5 4 1 -Sftwr ---WRVS4400N 5 5 -4x Gb/s 1x Gb/s Yes Software 802.11n 2x3 IPv6 LAN 6to4 WRV200 10 5 -4 1 -Software 802.11g 1x2 -WRV54G 50 50 -4 1 -Software 802.11g ---
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Switching Portfolio
VLAN QoS POE SNMP ACL SSH/SSL Stacking L3 RPSU SP Features
SPS
Service Provider Edge Switches
X X
X X X
X X
X X
X X
SRW
Managed Fixed
SFE/SGE
Managed Stackable
X
X X
X
X X
X
X X
X
X
X
X
SLM
Smart Stackable
SLM
Smart Fixed
SD/SR
Unmanaged
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Wireless Access Points
Complete portfolio of Wireless APs and Wireless bridges
802.11g and 802.11n versions Indoor and outdoor models Optional high-gain antennae
Intended environments
Coverage Large areas Areas with strong interference Distance extended distances Building to building Scale large numbers of users Most wireless routers and APs limited to 32 users outdoor coverage Enhanced security
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Q&A
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Lesson Summary
The Linksys Connected Office provides the framework for the most flexible, robust, and cost-effective portfolio of products and is designed specifically for small businesses that have between five and 100 users. The Linksys solutions support routing, switching, and security for SMB customers.
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