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Cisco Adds 3G to Branch Router

A show has been organized this week in Orlando which emphasizes on the 3G wireless routers to be utilized in computer business. The main objective of organizing this show is that Cisco wants to make an entry in the router business and decided to launch its 3G wireless router. The blue-chip system retailer is ready to launch a 3G unit for its Integrated Services Router (ISR) series of small-business and branch routers. A director at Cisco (Inbar Lasser – Raab) asserts that interface card running at high speed (3G Wireless WAN) will offer a link to the internet above high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) or evolution data optimized (EV-DO) systems of mobile operatives that are functioning with Cisco.

A director of the company further claims that majority of the customers most probably utilize only 3G for taking a backup when the major internet connection fails. I hope this router will also become as popular as other routers. A new technology is used while designing these routers which are generally linked with amazing phone features for the customers and its connectivity while traveling is creating a bound. 3G has been added to a branch router because of its coverage area and speed since past few years. It is also very expensive than cable and DSL modem and whereas speed is considered, it is quicker than ISDN which is generally utilized for backup in Europe.

With the emergence of quick wireless hi-tech data like WiMax, Cisco also decided to launch several new models. Earlier, the users were utilizing the unit like Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless, Cingular networks in the United States, AT&T and the Telefonica Moviles network in Europe. The ISR is considered as a modular router which is invented to display the abilities such as VoIP and wireless LAN controlling into the branch offices, security, medium and small size businesses and retail stores.

A warning is also given to this company – VoIP requests the outer world not to exert though it is a main trading point of the ISR. Lasser – Raab further claims that the unit does not legitimately support VoIP which needs little hindrance and mobile operators will not be sure about the quality of the call. If the backup is considered, then one can say that 3G is more cost-effective as compared to other options as stated by the Michael Brandenburg (Analyst). There is no router company which provides such a unit as stated by the Zeus Kerravala. Its advanced technology has made it an ideal backup technology for the access of conventional leased-line.

This product will be introduced in June by the Cisco channel at a striking price of $850. It is also launching a WLAN controller unit for the ISR that will contain 8 or 12 access points. It will be established in May at a cost of $4,750.