The Cisco Gigabit Ethernet High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) brings Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to Cisco Integrated Services Routers to accelerate applications such as Metro Ethernet access, inter-VLAN routing, & high-speed connectivity to LAN switches. The single-port Cisco Gigabit Ethernet HWIC provides Gigabit Ethernet optical & copper connectivity in a compact form factor for Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISRs). The Gigabit Ethernet HWIC enables branch offices to cost-effectively use high-speed uplinks in numerous environments. The enhanced performance of Gigabit Ethernet in Cisco ISRs to enable new applications & services, as well as provide greater capacity for existing inter-VLAN routing & bridging capabilities. in addition, branch offices can now connect to metropolitan-area networks (MANs). Please note: networking components such as switches, routers, UPS & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance. To avoid compatibility clashes or for advice, please contact us on solutions@ebuyer.com.