The Cisco 2600 Series router is a modular multi-service access router that provides extremely flexible LAN (Local Area Network) as well as WAN (Wide Area Network) configurations. It has several security highlights and also boasts of an array of processors that function superbly.

Among the many other advantages of the Cisco 2600 Series is that it makes upgrading of interfaces for network expansion a piece of cake. This is mainly as a result of the fact that Cisco 2600 series enjoys a modular approach to its architecture that consists of more than 70 network modules.

New family member additions that have recently been added to the series are the Cisco 2600XM router and the Cisco 2691 Multi-service platform. These devices offer even higher density, better security performance as well as an overall improved performance based on the support for superior simultaneous application functioning.

Network managers and service providers using the Cisco 2600 series are able to access and enjoy various features. Firewall security can easily be implemented on both Internet and Intranet accesses; multi-service voice and data integration is also at their disposal. VPN access and Analog as well as digital dial access services are also very much a part and parcel of the Cisco 2600 series.

The Cisco 2600 series also allows for Inter-VLAN routing as well as intelligent routing that allows for bandwidth management.

Recently the Cisco 2600 series of routers have been further powered with lots of voice capabilities. These include being strengthened for Voice Over Frame Relay and Voice Over ATM on T1/E1 interfaces for digital voice. This is in addition to the better queuing functionality. Add the latest features introduced in Call Manager and all in all, 2600 series opens the doors for PBX and PSTN for IP telephony network which enables important features like call holding, transfers, and call conferencing.

Models In 2600 Series:
Cisco 2691 Router