B.1 Cisco 700 Series
B.1.2 Cisco 700 series features
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.