Cisco C1111-8P — ISR 1100 Series 8-Port Dual GE WAN Ethernet Router
What it is
C1111-8P is a Cisco ISR 1100 Series integrated services router designed for small to mid-sized branch, retail, and enterprise edge networks.
It offers 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual GE WAN interfaces, strong security services, and optional PoE/PoE+ support — making it a capable all-in-one WAN edge device for routing, security, and application connectivity.
Why buyers pick C1111-8P (plain English)
Rich connectivity for branch needs
Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports give plenty of LAN and WAN connectivity for users, VoIP phones, wireless APs, and local services.
Dual GE WAN flexibility
Two Gigabit WAN interfaces support diverse topologies — from dual broadband links to hybrid WAN designs and failover.
Integrated security and services
Runs Cisco IOS XE with built-in firewall, VPN (IPsec/DMVPN), NAT, QoS, and optional advanced security and SD-WAN capabilities.
Power over Ethernet option
Depending on the platform variant and PSU, PoE/PoE+ support can power edge devices (APs, cameras, phones) from the router itself — reducing infrastructure complexity.
Proven Cisco IOS platform
Leverages Cisco’s enterprise-grade operating system with consistent CLI, programmability, and feature parity with larger ISR families.
60-second spec box (C1111-8P)
Device type
Integrated Services Router (WAN edge/branch)
WAN ports
2 × Gigabit Ethernet (dual WAN capable)
LAN ports
Up to 8 × Gigabit Ethernet
Routing OS
Cisco IOS XE
Security
Firewall, NAT, IPsec/DMVPN, QoS (base); advanced security/AMP/URL filtering optional via licences
WAN features
Dual WAN, load balancing, failover, VPN
PoE/PoE+
Supported on select models/PSU configurations
Use case
Branch edge routing, secure WAN connectivity, hybrid WAN/SD-WAN deployments
Where it fits (and when to choose something else)
Perfect for:
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Small and branch office WAN edge
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Dual broadband or WAN link designs
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Secure remote access with VPN termination
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Branch SD-WAN (with appropriate licences)
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Environments needing integrated routing + security + Ethernet switching
Choose something else if:
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You need very high throughput → Catalyst/ASR edge platforms
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You need massive LAN port density → access switches + edge router combo
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You don’t need routing/security → simple L2/L3 switch
TL;DR
C1111-8P is Cisco’s ISR 1100 Series branch router with 8 Gigabit ports and dual GE WAN interfaces:
a compact, secure, and feature-rich edge routing platform for small/branch networks with versatile WAN connectivity, integrated firewall/VPN, and enterprise IOS flexibility.
