The enhanced Cisco 1721 Modular Access Router is designed to help organizations embrace the productivity benefits of e-business applications. The Cisco 1721 router enables e-business by delivering secure Internet, intranet, and extranet access with virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewall technology.The Cisco 1721 offers higher performance, additional functionality, and increased memory capacity over the Cisco 1720. In addition, the Cisco 1721 supports standards-based IEEE 802.1Q VLAN routing, which enables enterprises to set up multiple VLANs and route between them for added security within the internal corporate network. Powered by Cisco IOS Software, the Cisco 1721 router provides a cost-effective solution for small and medium businesses and enterprise small branch offices to support e-business applications through a comprehensive feature set in a compact design.