Cisco 200 Series Remote Node Access Products

Cisco 200 Series

Product Overview

Cisco 200 series re mote node access products support remote access to enterprise networks and the Internet over ISDN lines. Cisco 200 series combine software and an adapter in a complete, affordable package that delivers high-speed ISDN connectivity for individual PC users. The Cisco 200 series includes the Cisco 201, Cisco 202, Cisco 210, and Cisco 250 products.

The Cisco 200 series includes native network driver interface specification (NDIS) support for Windows 95 PCs, as well as PCMCIA adapter cards for users of notebook computers. New software features have also been added to the product, providing performance and usability benefits to remote node users.

Under Windows 95, Cisco 200 series remote node access software features the ISDN Connection Manager, a user-friendly connection monitoring tool that can also be used to modify session configurations or create new ones. ISDN connection status can be monitored, and call logs viewed. ISDN call accounting information is also readily available.

The Cisco 210 supports the plug-and-play standard for intelligent hardware installation and configuration. The Cisco 210-S is functionally equivalent to the Cisco 201; the Cisco 210-U has the same features as the Cisco 202.

Table 1-1 lists the specifications for the Cisco 200 series remote node access products.

**Table 1-1: Cisco 200 Series Specifications**
Description	Specification
Processor type	Intel-based compatible PC with 80386 or higher processor
Memory	8 MB minimum for Windows 95
PC slot	1 half-length, 16-bit ISA slot (Cisco 201, Ci sco 202, Ci sco 210) 1 PCMCIA slot (Ci sco 250)
Operating system software	Microsoft Windows 95 Version 4.0 or later
D-channel protocol description	DSS1; Europe's internationally standardized ISDN protocol, often called Euro-ISDN, E-DSS1, NET-3, or ETSI NT1 North America National ISDN-1 5ESS Point-to-Point and Multipoint AT&T Custom North American protocol

Standard Features

The Cisco 200 series offers the following standard features:

Single package includes hardware and software for ISDN connectivity
Standards-based B-channel aggregation using the multilink Point-to-Point (PPP) Protocol
PPP callback for sophisticated dial management
Supports major ISDN switch protocols and security features
Installation utility designed for nontechnical users
Integrates with Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) and Extended Industry-Standard Architecture (EISA)
EISA PC platform and operating system
Automatic, transparent dial-on-demand (DDR) routing
Cisco 201, Cisco 210-S, and Cisco 250-S remote node access products are suitable for users outside North America or for users in North America who want to use an additional NT1 device
Cisco 202 and Cisco 210-U remote node access products include an integrated NT1 device for North American users
Security features can be used alone or in conjunction with the PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) and Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
Calling line identification (caller ID) feature allows customers to control access to enterprise networks
Data compression
Dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) address negotiation
ISDN Connection Manager
Call accounting

Hardware

The Cisco 200 series models offer various hardware configurations as listed in Table 1-2.

**Table 1-2: Cisco 200 Series Hardware Configurations**
Description	Cisco 201	Cisco 202	Cisco 210-S	Cisco 210-U	Cisco 250-S
Interface	S/T¹	U²	S/T1	U2	S/T1
Integrated NT1 device	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Adapter card	Cisco 200 series ISDN network interface adapter card	Cisco 200 series ISDN network interface adapter card	Cisco 200 series ISDN network interface adapter card	Cisco 200 series ISDN network interface adapter card	Cisco 250 PCMCIA ISDN adapter card

¹ The S/T (station/trunk) interface is designed for ISDN access outside of North America and does not include an integrated NT1 device. To use these models in North America, you must add a separate NT1 device.
² The U (user) interface is designed for ISDN access in North America and includes an integrated NT1 device.

Software

Cisco 200 series remote node access software offers the following features:

Automated authentication
Call logging
CAPI compliance
CHAP one-way authentication
CHAP two-way authentication
Compression
Dial-on-demand
Installation utility
IP
IP address negotiation
IPX
ISDN Connection Manager
PAP authentication
Plug-and-play support (ISA: Cisco 210; PC Card: Cisco 250)
PPP call back
PPP multilink
Static password prompting

Product Numbers

The Cisco 200 series includes software, an ISDN adapter, ISDN cable, and documentation. Table 1-3 lists the Cisco 200 series product numbers.