{"product_id":"cisco-1712-router-vpn-firewall-1x-wan-2x-lan-ios-enterprise-business-wty","title":"Cisco 1712 Router VPN Firewall 1x WAN 2x LAN IOS Enterprise Business Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eCisco 1712 — VPN Router \u0026amp; Firewall, 1x WAN 2x LAN, IOS Enterprise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cisco 1712 is a compact VPN router and stateful firewall running Cisco IOS Enterprise, designed for small branch office and SOHO deployments requiring genuine enterprise-grade security. With one WAN port and two LAN ports, it delivers site-to-site IPsec VPN, stateful packet inspection, and NAT for organisations that need Cisco IOS reliability without the cost of larger platform devices. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco IOS Enterprise:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same operating system used across Cisco's enterprise router portfolio — familiar CLI, consistent behaviour, and trusted security track record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPsec VPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Site-to-site VPN tunnelling connects branch offices to headquarters securely over the internet without dedicated MPLS circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStateful packet inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer 4 firewall inspects connection state rather than individual packets — more effective than simple ACL-based filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact form factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small desktop form factor suits branch office environments where rack space is unavailable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco IOS feature richness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACLs, NAT, QoS, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP capable), and SNMP management in a single device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cisco 1700 series routers have a long track record in branch office deployments globally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small branch office role, the Cisco 1712 sits at the WAN edge — connecting an ADSL or Ethernet WAN handoff to the branch LAN while applying stateful firewall policy to inbound and outbound traffic. IPsec site-to-site VPN tunnels to headquarters allow staff to access internal file servers, ERP systems, and printers as if they were on the same network. Cisco IOS's QoS capabilities can prioritise VoIP traffic over WAN bandwidth to ensure call quality during peak usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cisco-experienced network engineers, the IOS CLI provides a familiar environment for ACL configuration, NAT rules, and routing protocol setup without a GUI dependency. The 1712's modest hardware is well-matched to branch offices with 5–20 users where the WAN link is the bottleneck rather than the router. For environments requiring network monitoring integration, the built-in SNMP agent reports to Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, and other NMS platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1712\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWAN Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1x Ethernet WAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLAN Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2x Ethernet LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCisco IOS Enterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFirewall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStateful packet inspection (CBAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIPsec site-to-site and remote access VPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCisco IOS CLI, SNMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e12 months (Reboot IT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eNot Ideal For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✓ Small branch offices needing Cisco IOS reliability and VPN capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✗ Environments needing more than 2 LAN ports (add a switch downstream)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✓ Network engineers familiar with Cisco IOS CLI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✗ High-throughput WAN connections (\u0026gt;100Mbps) — consider a higher-capacity Cisco ISR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✓ Organisations connecting branch sites to headquarters via IPsec VPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✗ Network teams unfamiliar with Cisco IOS CLI who need a GUI-managed device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✓ Budget-conscious deployments requiring enterprise routing features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#0060a9;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA – Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks. Fully tested and functional. All functions verified by Reboot IT technicians.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB – Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLight cosmetic wear — minor scratches or scuffs. Fully tested and functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat WAN connection types does it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe Cisco 1712 WAN port accepts an Ethernet handoff from ADSL modems (in bridge mode), dedicated fibre, or Ethernet from an upstream provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a Cisco IOS license?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe device ships with the existing IOS Enterprise image installed. Cisco IOS software licenses and SmartNet support contracts are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it connect multiple branch offices via VPN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — the Cisco 1712 supports multiple simultaneous IPsec VPN tunnels for connecting several branch locations to headquarters or to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power supply does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe Cisco 1712 uses a standard external AC power adapter. 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