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SOHO routers for small businesses: compact networks for efficient working

In small companies and home offices, a stable, secure network is the basis for productive work. SOHO routers (Small Office/Home Office) offer exactly the right solution for this: compact, powerful and tailored to professional requirements.

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Juniper CHAS-BP-JCS1200-DC-S

JCS1200 12 slot chassis (Sheetmetal and midplane only DC version)

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Cisco C3725-VPN-IDS/K9

3725 VPN/IDS/16FE Bundle, AIM-VPN/EPII-PLUS, NM-CIDS, NM-16E

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Cisco CISCO7202-MC-8T1

C7202 Bundle with 8-port Multichannel T1 Port Adapter

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Cisco CISCO2524-DC

Cisco 2524 Ethernet/Modular 3-Port Serial Router

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Cisco ASR1002X-36G-VPNK9

ASR1002-X, 36G, VPN Bundle, K9, AES license

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Cisco C886VAG-LTE-GA-K9

VDSL2/ADSL2+ over ISDN (non-US) 4G LTE / HSPA+ w/ SMS/GPS

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3Com 3C13636

Router 3036

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Cisco CISCO1601-R

Cisco 1601 Ethernet/Serial Modular Router

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Cisco ASR1002X-5G-VPNK9

ASR1002-X, 5G, VPN Bundle, K9, AES license

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Cisco Cisco2811-HSEC/K9

2811 Bundle w/ AIM-VPN/EPII-PLUS, Adv IP Serv, 10 SSL lic

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Avaya SR2101E018E5

Secure Router 1004 4-ports active T1, (2) 10/100 Eth. Ports, 32MB FLASH, 256MB SDRAM, AC power supply, OSPF, RIP, VLAN , BGP, Firewall, Multilink, Multicast, QoS (North American (10A/110-120V) power cord included)

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Allied Telesis AT-AR415S

Allied Telesis AT-AR415S Secure Modular Router

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Cisco ASR1K4R2-20G/K9

ASR1004 w/ESP-20G,RP2,SIP10,AESK9

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Cisco C1921-4SHDSL/K9

Cisco 1921 4-pair SHDSL Bundle, HWIC-4SHDSL, IP Base Lic

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Cisco ASR1K6R2-100-VPNK9

ASR1006 VPN Bundle w/ESP-100G,RP2,SIP40,AESK9,License

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Avaya SR2101004E5

Secure Router 1001 1-port T1/E1, 1 port ISDN BRI U interface, 16MB FLASH, 128MB SDRAM, AC power supply, OSPF, RIP, VLAN, BGP, Firewall, Multicast, QoS, Compact Flash Slot Support. Power cord not included

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Nortel SR2101007

Secure Router 1002 1-port active T1, (2) 10/100 Eth. Ports, 16MB FLASH, 256MB SDRAM, AC power supply, OSPF, RIP, VLAN , BGP, Firewall, Multilink, Multicast, QoS. Power cord not included

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Juniper J2320-JB-SC-H

J2320, JUNOS, Memory (1GB DRAM, 1GB Flash), 3 PIM Slots, SW Security, AC Power Supply, 19inch Rack Mount.

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Cisco C1101-4P

ISR 1101 4 Ports GE Ethernet WAN Router

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Cisco C1921-3G+7A-SEC/K9

C1921 3.7G HSPA (N. America) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz

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Cisco CISCO802

ISDN BRI/ETHERNET ROUTER

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Cisco CISCO7202-OC3SML

C7202 Bundle with ATM-OC3SM (LR) Port Adapter

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Cisco CISCO1720

10/100BaseT Modular Router w/2 WAN slots

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Cisco C819HG-4G-G-K9

C819 Hardened 4G LTE for Global, 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz

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SOHO routers: these are the advantages

Our SOHO routers from Cisco and other top manufacturers offer small businesses several advantages:

  • Perfect balance: performance, security and ease of use for small businesses
  • Cost savings: Significantly cheaper than enterprise solutions
  • Suitable for continuous operation: Stable performance even with continuous use
  • Multiple users at the same time: Ideal for small companies or home offices
  • Professional features: VPN, VLAN, guest networks, QoS and more


Performance, speed & connection diversity - what you should look out for

The performance of a SOHO router depends largely on the data transfer rate (in Mbit/s or Gbit/s), the WLAN range and the number of available Ethernet ports. Models with gigabit ports guarantee fast local data transmission. If you want to connect several devices via cable, you should make sure you have at least four LAN ports.

Some of our models also offer dual-band or tri-band WLAN for optimum load distribution and range; these features are particularly recommended in densely populated environments.


Securely networked: encryption, firewall and VPN in the SOHO sector

Network security is essential, especially for companies. Our modern SOHO routers support WPA3, the latest WLAN encryption standard, which also offers protection for publicly shared passwords.

Integrated firewalls actively protect against attacks and offer functions such as IP/MAC filtering, intrusion detection or content filtering. VPN support (e.g. IPsec, OpenVPN) allows employees to access the company network securely - even when they are on the move.


Setting up the SOHO network correctly: compact, secure and expandable

A well-designed SOHO network is more than just a router with an Internet connection - it is the technological basis for efficient working in a small company. The SOHO router plays the central role here, not only providing Internet access, but also organizing and protecting communication between the devices in the local network.

Typical network components:

  • Switches: for stable, wired connections
  • Access points: for WLAN expansion
  • NAS: for shared data storage
  • Peripherals: printers, scanners, VoIP solutions


Wireless SOHO routers vs. wired SOHO routers


Wireless SOHO routers offer maximum flexibility and mobility - ideal for offices without extensive cabling. They support current WLAN standards such as Wi-Fi 6 and enable high data rates with low latency. 

Wired SOHO routers, on the other hand, are particularly reliable and offer constant transmission speeds - perfect for data-intensive applications or when maximum reliability is required. 

Our maintenance and services provide assistance in the event of malfunctions or the further development of your IT infrastructure. With our CleverCare packages, our experts are personally at your side to find appropriate and fast solutions for you. 


Buy SOHO routers new, used and refurbished at it-market

Here you will find a large selection of SOHO routers - whether new, used or refurbished. 

When you buy a refurbished SOHO router from it-market, you get high-quality devices that have been professionally checked and refurbished - ideal for small businesses looking for good value for money. These routers offer the same performance as new devices but are significantly cheaper and extend the useful life of the existing hardware. You also benefit from: 

  • 3-year warranty for companies
  • up to 2,500€ buyer protection 
  • short delivery times 

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