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Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)

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What is Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)?

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) provides software-defined WAN and integrated security features.

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Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) - a fantastic mix of low cost and great functionality

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 25, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I have deployed many of these devices throughout field deployments. They are suitable for any site that does not have high bandwidth services available (>100Mbps). They are...
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Professional
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)4 years of experience

Can be improved!

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 4, 2024
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I use Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers as a VoiceGateway for our organization.
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Technician
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)8 years of experience

Secure and simple

Rating: 7 out of 10
February 27, 2024
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The [Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)] is being used across the whole organization. It supports our need to run secure network drives for lawyers and s...
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Professional
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)1 year of experience

Cisco Routers great Performance and Reliability

Rating: 9 out of 10
February 27, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Cisco Routers in all our offices. The routers service all our network traffic for all employees. The routers sit in front of the Firewall in the DMZ. We use the routers...
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Dave King
Director - Information Technology
Director of IT
Preis PLC
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)25 years of experience

Interconnecting systems with ISR 1000

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 5, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We are using the ISR 1000 as one of our main solutions for interconnecting systems and so far we do not have any major issues
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Engineer
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)5 years of experience

Robust, Scalable, and Long-Range

Rating: 10 out of 10
December 18, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
The Cisco ISR 1000 Series is scalable and enables robust deployments that work without interruption. It is widely used in WAN for configurations with routers, it is also very ...
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Ellen Caroline Murphy Dixon
Administrator - Finance and Accounting
Administrator in Finance and Accounting
MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)3 years of experience

Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers, a reasonable solution for medium business

Rating: 7 out of 10
December 6, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I help customers with service or network-related issues. This product provides our customers with a reliable connection.
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Consultant
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)1 year of experience

Cisco Review

Rating: 10 out of 10
August 26, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
The product we use is for in the network access layer for the customers to access the circuits, to use through the internet to more net what was the part.
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Engineer
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)5 years of experience

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers: Great Performance in a Small Package.

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 5, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We currently are using the ASR 1001-X as a border router for our main site, along with a smaller site. It is very robust, with the main site router running for 500+ days at on...
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Analyst
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)5 years of experience

Top of the line hardware and easy to use software!

Rating: 8 out of 10
January 16, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We have a pair of [the Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)] series in our Data Center at our main location and purchased them as a way to reduced multiple...
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Manager
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)3 years of experience

Versatile and robust branch appliance.

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 16, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
[Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)] is being used across the whole organization to provide multiple services: routing, wired LAN switching, WiFi connect...
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Jurek Plona
Employee - Information Technology
IT Infrastructure Planner/Architect
FortisBC Energy Inc.
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)2 years of experience

SOHO Device with enterprise features

Rating: 10 out of 10
December 12, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
As a research university, we have small branches in different cities throughout the country. At the branches our users receive the same level of network services as they do at...
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Professional
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)2 years of experience

Cisco ISR- worth the hype?

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 11, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use the Cisco ISR 1000 routers primarily to terminate internet connections whether they be for Direct Internet Access, Fibre based or copper based broadband. The variety of...
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Simon Watkins
Consultant - Corporate
Senior Network Consultant
Sure / Sure International
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)2 years of experience

Win win for everyone

Rating: 8 out of 10
January 29, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Cisco ISR 1000 is addressing our high bandwidth VPN connection with remote sites. We connect with our other partners using this platform. Cisco ISR 1000 is being used by all o...
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Syed ahsan Bukhari
Engineer - Information Technology
Senior Engineering Executive
Lekhwiya
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)3 years of experience

Cisco Routers - Battle and time tested equipment

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 6, 2019
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We currently utilize Cisco routers as our primary routing platform across all of our locations. We depend highly on connectivity between our sites and the Cisco platforms we u...
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Jordan Villarreal
Engineer - Information Technology
Senior Network Engineer
Panduit
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)17 years of experience
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Professional in Information Technology
Oil & Energy Company, 5001-10,000 employees
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Technician in Professional Services
Computer & Network Security Company, 201-500 employees
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What is Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)?

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Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) provides software-defined WAN and integrated security features.

Reviewers rate Usability highest, with a score of 8.8.

The most common users of Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Cost-effectiveness: Reviewers have consistently praised the product's affordability, making it an attractive option for those on a budget. The competitive pricing within its category has been highlighted by users, offering significant value compared to similar products.

Ease of installation: Users frequently mention the straightforward setup process as a key benefit, particularly appreciating the user-friendly installation wizard that simplifies initial configuration steps. This ease of installation caters to individuals looking for a hassle-free experience when setting up their network equipment.

Performance: Many customers have lauded the exceptional performance of the product, noting that it not only meets but exceeds their expectations in terms of functionality and operational efficiency. The fast network performance and robust routing capabilities are often cited as standout features by satisfied users.

Lack of T1 Support: Some users have found the absence of T1 support to be a significant drawback, limiting the connectivity options for their setups. This limitation has led to frustration for those needing specific types of connections, such as legacy trunk E1/T1 connections.

Steep Learning Curve: Reviewers have mentioned that once selected, the product presents a steep learning curve, requiring additional time and effort to fully grasp its functionalities. Users have noted challenges with understanding configuration logic, SIP manipulations, and commands within the system.

Limited Port Availability: Several users have expressed concerns about limited port availability even with additional modules, hindering their ability to connect multiple devices effectively. This issue has resulted in difficulties when trying to expand network capabilities without sufficient ports.

Reviews

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Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000) - a fantastic mix of low cost and great functionality

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
March 25, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
4 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
It is my go-to device for any small to medium site. I only look at other options if there is a hard requirement for redundant power or serial connections. If SRST is a hard requirement, you may also need to go to a ISR 4k or CAT8k instead, but these options are far more expensive.

Can be improved!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
March 04, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
8 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers are used especially for voice gateway connections, but the configuration is not so easy for a large scale implementation and the debugging features are missing, you only have the CLI, but it's not usable for a large deployment.

Secure and simple

Rating: 7 out of 10
Incentivized
February 27, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
1 year of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
This is effective for businesses who need a network solution that works more or less out of the box, without having to coordinate multiple additional devices in the configuration process. Correspondingly, users with needs for more advanced functionality or configurability, or modification may benefit from a different model or different product line.

Cisco Routers great Performance and Reliability

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
February 27, 2024
DK
Dave King
Director of IT
Preis PLC (Law Practice, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
25 years of experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
We find them well suited for corporate offices, as well as remote office environments. They have proven excellent in managing network traffic between offices, such as MPLS, as well as managing voice traffic to ensure the best call quality is experienced. The hardware is very reliable, and I have found over the years there are very few if any hardware failures. I would say if you are used to GUI management, there could be a small learning curve as Cisco management is generally handled via the command line.

Robust, Scalable, and Long-Range

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
December 18, 2023
EC
Ellen Caroline Murphy Dixon
Administrator in Finance and Accounting
MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD (Facilities Services, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
3 years of experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
The [capacity] of the Cisco ISR 1000 series [is] enormous. They have a wide range of Wi-Fi with stable connections, the WAN configuration with routers is robust, the versatility with the LAN connection is fantastic, and in general it never presents failures or interruptions. It is true that the cost Installation can be expensive, but I can guarantee that it is the best decision.

Cisco Review

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
August 26, 2023
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
5 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
I don't know, the ASR 920, I think somebody needs to take a look at. We've used quite a bit, but they're starting to in my opinion, age out. So maybe something I was out there to use. The ISR 1100, I love, they're quiet, they boot up fast. Don't have a lot of issues. I mean, we've never had a lot of issues with them.

Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers: Great Performance in a Small Package.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 05, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
5 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
The ASR 1000 Series ISR Routers are very well suited to WAN applications: Border router primarily. We use it with a combination of ISP connections, Dark Fiber connections, and others as needed. There have yet to be any issues where we experienced a bottleneck with the ASR1000. If you need more ports a larger product would be needed.

Top of the line hardware and easy to use software!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 16, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
3 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
There are [not] many products out there that do all these functions at this price point made by such a trusted brand. You may be able to save a bit going with a lesser known brand but you get what you pay for. If someone asked I'd easily recommend this series or the line in general to take care of all your routing needs.

Versatile and robust branch appliance.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
December 16, 2020
JP
Jurek Plona
IT Infrastructure Planner/Architect
FortisBC Energy Inc. (Utilities, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
2 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
[Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)] is well suited for providing network connectivity from branches. All typical functional components are built in. Also it has capability to be used as SD WAN router as it provides 2 WAN ports. Very compact but powerful.

SOHO Device with enterprise features

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
December 12, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
2 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
It is recommended as a very affordable and technically-empowered solution. It is well suited to remote offices, small branches, and even small or medium headquarters. The router has everything to start IT services as quick as possible in a plug and play manner.

It does not fit into the big organizations with heavy traffic.

Cisco ISR- worth the hype?

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
November 11, 2020
SW
Simon Watkins
Senior Network Consultant
Sure / Sure International (Telecommunications, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
2 years of experience
View profile
Likelihood to Recommend
We typically use the Cisco ISR 1000 series for branch office deployment where they deployed to provide not only internet access but access to a Wan. This product family has flexibility and this is key to an enterprise when looking at different office types. Product selection however is key as you need to ensure that the you select the correct model to account for current termination types but also what you may need in the medium term.

Win win for everyone

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 29, 2020
Sa
Syed ahsan Bukhari
Senior Engineering Executive
Lekhwiya (Defense & Space, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
3 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
As VPN routing and edge router, Cisco ISR 1000 is a very nice product for data center integration with ACI. Also, dark fiber high-speed links are not well supported at the moment. Upgrades and security patching are good, and integration with AAA and ISE is nice.

Cisco Routers - Battle and time tested equipment

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 06, 2019
Likelihood to Recommend
The variety of the Cisco Router platform yields itself to being utilized in nearly any situation for nearly any sector. Most use cases that a traditional Cisco router would not be a good fit are smaller businesses without dedicated network engineering staff, SOHO environments, and other places where the primary users interfacing with the equipment may not fully understand how to interface and program it.

Cisco Routers - they just work.

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 27, 2018
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
15 years of experience
Likelihood to Recommend
They have a solution for all needs. They can be a little overpriced for smaller installations, but there is a level of stability and support that comes with them that gives me great peace of mind. They are the standard with us (and generally considered THE standard) for a reason.

I'm not good at catchy word play (That's why I'm not in Marketing. )

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 25, 2018
EH
Ernie Herd
"Programmer"
Janus Research Group (Military, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
9 years of experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
I personally use Cisco Routers and switches to provide additional training to augment what Packet Tracer cannot support in the Cisco Networking Academy. I have been a CCAI (Cisco Certified Academy Instructor) for over 6 years, instructing others on what they need to be a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Routers!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 15, 2018
EP
Eric Parks
Network Engineer
Jacobs (Government Relations, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
17 years of experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
For branch sites a FortiGate that is much cheaper will get the job done. Management who is spending the money doesn’t really care if it makes it a challenge to administer.

Bears love Cisco!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
June 12, 2018
DE
David East
Director - Network Services
Build-A-Bear Workshop (Retail, 5001-10,000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 1000)
20 years of experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
Enterprise networks should be using Cisco Routers. They work very well and have an array of features that help solve many problems. Small companies may have trouble with the cost.
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