The Cisco 700 series is fully
interoperable with other Cisco IOS software-based routers using MLP for
IP or IPX routing.
The Cisco 700 series is designed to minimize the complexity of
configuring and operating multiprotocol routers. All Cisco 700 series
routers come with the Cisco Fast Step software.
ClickStart, a Web-based application, simplifies initial
configuration. Flash memory and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
downloading eliminate the expense of recalling units or sending a person
to the remote site to perform software upgrades.
Personal network profiles make the process of connecting and
disconnecting multiple sites transparent to the user. They enable Cisco
700 series users to create customized sets of configuration parameters,
such as filters, demand thresholds, network addresses, calling phone
numbers, and passwords for each remote site that is dialed. Personal
network profiles allow on-demand calls to be made to different telephone
numbers, based on demand filters that are tailored for each remote site.
Because the Cisco 700 series supports remote management using SNMP
and Telnet, a network management team at the central site can perform
all common monitoring functions.
With Version 4.1 of the Cisco IOS 700 router, Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP) is the default encapsulation.