Cisco SmartNET & IOS Upgrades

voiper_99 · ‎07-19-2009

Hi there, I am planning to buy a new Cisco 877 router and was wanting to know how do I go about upgrading the router legally? Is it possible to upgrade it without a SmartNET subscription? Or do I have to buy one in order to upgrade it?

Thank you for your assistance.

yjdabear · ‎07-19-2009

These two URLs may hopefully address your questions.

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/iosw/prodlit/957_pp.htm

http://www.ciscohardwaremaintenance.com/catalog/SMARTnet_FAQ.php

voiper_99 · ‎07-19-2009

Thanks for the links, they have a lot of valuable information in them.

By the way, I have seen Cisco 877 routers being sold with the "Security Bundle w/ Plus Feat Set" IOS, does this even exist? As far as I know, there is only Advanced Security or Advanced IP Services IOS for the 877, or am I incorrect?