That was also the year that Kadambi co-founded a Vonage-like service DSL router service, Starnet with Ayyappan Sankaran and Mark Mah.

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Although enterprise routers remain the single largest profit driver for Cisco, we note that the service provider router segment (including both edge and core routers) does generate a combined profitability beyond the individual contribution from the enterprise segment.

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The Optical SMART Hub breaks new ground by functioning as a Wireless AP router changing broadband Internet service with a cable from the wall to Wi-Fi Internet connection so that all family members can enjoy wireless connection at home.

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Qualcomm StreamBoost also incorporates an opt-in, cloud-based service that continually increases the intelligence of the router, allowing new applications and devices to be identified and optimally managed as they are added to a network.

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In May, Cisco released the Carrier Routing System, a new high-end router designed for use at the heart of service providers' networks.

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The router, called ASR-1000, allows Internet service providers (ISPs), large companies and universities to move data and integrate services that enable security, voice over Internet, deep packet inspection and the authentication of broadband flow to specific subscribers, all in a single piece of hardware.

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We have determined the service outage was due to a series of internal network events that corrupted router data tables.

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Based on the router's 4G wireless connectivity, the device is ideal for operators looking to provide service in rural or other traditionally under-served markets where new wireline deployments are cost-prohibitive.

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