Cisco C1101-4P - Tabletop router, grey

The Cisco C1101-4P Integrated Services Router is a desktop gateway designed for secure, wired branch networks. It uses a primary Gigabit Ethernet WAN interface to connect to an internet service provider. Local devices connect via the built-in four-port Gigabit Ethernet LAN switch. As the device does not have a SIM card slot, it requires a fixed broadband connection for primary access rather than a mobile data plan. This model relies entirely on physical connections, lacking Wi-Fi capabilities in favour of stable, hardwired routing.

The grey chassis is designed for desk mounting and uses a standard AC power source. Under normal load, the gateway consumes 30 W. It uses a 12 V power supply for internal operations. The router includes 4 GB of internal memory to process routing tables, ensuring consistent throughput when handling traffic from multiple connected devices. Front-mounted LEDs provide visual status updates on network ports and system health.

• Integrated USB port with 3G/4G modem compatibility: provides cellular network backup if the primary fixed-line connection fails.
• ADSL and VDSL2 support: connects directly to standard digital subscriber line broadband services.
• Quality of Service (QoS): prioritises critical applications and voice traffic over general web browsing to prevent congestion.
• AES and WPA2 security: encrypts data to protect office communications.
• Access control list (ACL) functionality: allows administrators to define traffic rules and block unauthorised access.
• 10/100/1000Base-T(X) cabling: ensures physical compatibility with both modern and legacy network infrastructure.