Reviewing Cisco 800 Series [Integrated Services] Routers (819 in Particular)
November 08, 2021

Reviewing Cisco 800 Series [Integrated Services] Routers (819 in Particular)

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Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)

Cisco 800 Series [Integrated Services] Routers (819 in particular) is being used by a few of our remote sites. The major reason is because of its feature to insert a SIM card into it and even use an external antenna on it. Some of our remote sites are in locations where Internet Service Providers (ISPs) cannot provision circuits for us to connect to the Internet.
  • [Cisco 800 Series Integrated] Routers can form tunnels over a cellular network via the SIM inserted into it.
  • With an external antenna attached to it, their coverage is very good, making them suitable for remote sites where network coverage from ISPs is a concern.
  • They function as a switch and router in one device.
  • For the 819 [Cisco 800 Series Integrated Service] Routers, I observed that their maximum supported bandwidth is 2Mbps. It would be nice to see an 819 router doing more than that.
  • For the 819 [Cisco 800 Series Integrated Service] Routers, I noticed that the router becomes very slow when the number of users connecting to it for [the] network [is] more than 4. I think the router should be able to handle more users.
  • Configuring an 819 router to support cellular usually comes with a lot of configuration issues, probably due to its integration and support for cellular connectivity. Most times I have had to use EEM scripts to achieve some automation. I think the 819 [Cisco 800 Series Integrated Service] Routers should have some ease of configuration and management, especially when dealing with the modem embedded in [them].
  • [The] dual SIM feature for redundancy [is very important].
  • [We appreciate the] support for [the] external antenna, which allows for increased network coverage.
  • Switchports and router ports [as an] all-in-one device make it an all-in-one solution.
  • Its small size makes it a great use in places where space is a concern.
  • Useful for remote teleworkers at locations where network is needed just for a specified amount of time.
  • With a modem embedded into it [and] coupled with a SIM, this device can function as a WAN device, a router, and a switch, all-in-one, which has made us able to provision a network under a short period of time.
  • The Cisco [800 Series Integrated Services Routers, the] 819 routers, in particular, have saved time and money in terms of provisioning networks at locations where almost all service providers cannot provide connectivity.
  • Its 2 external antenna ports, modem, dual SIM, WAN port, and 4 switched ports have made it possible for us to save cost in deploying networks at very remote locations.
The modem functionality inside a Cisco 819 router is powered by Sierra Wireless. There is no need to set up a Sierra Wireless Gateway or Router separately. A Cisco 819 router is an all-in-one device that gives you all the functionalities that you need - modem, router, and switch, combined.

Do you think Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR 800) again?

No

Cisco [800 Series Integrated Service] Routers, [specifically] 819 routers, are well suited for small offices like remote teleworker sites, and a very perfect solution for operating automated teller machines (ATMs) at locations where the only source of network connectivity is via a mobile network operator where one has to use a SIM card. The fact that the router supports dual SIM makes it a great solution. However, I guess because one has to configure the embedded modem to function as desired, it takes some time to get used to [the] chat scripts and so on.