The Cisco 1861 router is superior router offered as part of Cisco�s 1800 series of routers. This Cisco Internet router sports a multiport design capable of handling multiple network tasks concurrently. This wireless Internet router can handle data rates of up to 54 Mbps over eight 10/100 Base-T LAN or WAN connections. When stacked with other routers, this Cisco Internet router becomes capable of handling more tasks. This results in a system that can run more than the set number of tasks available to a single Cisco Internet router. The Cisco 1861 router includes a preinstalled firewall for a secure network. The firewall incorporates multiple security applications and measures such as encryption. This Cisco router is compatible with various networking programs and software. This unit comes bundled with a series of preinstalled applications, VPN support, follows HTTP Remote Management Protocols, and is compatible with 802.11b wireless networking. This wireless Internet router offers a number of features and upgrades that make it a solid choice for varied networking needs.