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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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Cisco ASR1001-5G-VPNK9

ASR1001 VPN Bundle, 5G Base System,AESK9, IPSec License

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Huawei AR0M0012BA00

AR1220, 2 x GE WAN, 8 x FE LAN, 2 x USB, and 2 x SIC

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Cisco C1921-3G-S-SEC/K9

C1921 3G EHWIC Sprint EV-DO Rev A/0/1xRTT 800/1900MHz w/ SEC

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Cisco ASR1002-5G/K9

ASR1002 w/ESP-5G, AESK9, 4GB DRAM

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Allied Telesis AT-AR745

ALLIED TELESYN MODULAR ENTERPRISE CENTRAL OFFICE ROUTER

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Cisco CISCOSOHO97-K9-64

Cisco SOHO 97 ADSL Router-64MB

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Nortel SR2101A001E5

Nortel Secure Router 1001 - Router - DSU/CSU - HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP

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Cisco CISCO1841-T1

1841 bundle w/WIC-1DSU-T1-V2, IP Base

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Nortel SR2101006E5

Secure Router 1001 1-port T1/E1 VPN Bundle, 1 port ISDN BRI U interface, (2) 10/100 Eth. Ports, 16MB FLASH, 128MB SDRAM, AC power supply, OSPF, RIP, VLAN , BGP, Stateful Firewall, IPSec VPN, Multicast, QoS, Compact Flash Slot Support.

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Cisco IR1101-K9-DST

Cisco IR1101 Industrial Integrated Services Router Rugged

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HPE 704173-L21

AMD Opteron 6386SE - 2.8 GHz - 16-core - 16 MB cache - factory integrated (pack of 2)

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Cisco ASR1002-10G/K9

ASR1002 w/ESP-10G, AESK9, 4GB DRAM

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H3C 0235A324

H3C MSR 20-20 Multi-Service Gigabit Ethernet Router

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Cisco CISCO2821-V/K9

2821 Voice Bundle,PVDM2-32,SP Serv

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Cisco CISCO1602-R

Cisco 1602 R Ethernet/Serial Modular Router w/56k DSU 4-wire

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Cisco 2525 Token Ring/Modular 3-Port Serial Router

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Cisco C2821-VSEC-CUBE/K9

2821 VSEC Bundle w/PVDM2-32,FL-CUBE-100,AVS

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Allied Telesis AT-AR236E

ADSL Bridge/Router with 1 Ethernet port and 1 USB port.

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Cisco CISCO7202-MC-8E1

C7202 Bundle with 8-port Multichannel E1 Port Adapter

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Juniper J2320-JH

J2320, JUNOS, High Memory (1GB DRAM, 1GB Flash), 3 PIM Slots, HW Encryption, AC Power Supply, 19 Inch Rack Mount

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Cisco C2901-WAASX/K9

Router Bundle - C2901, WAASX Feature License, Max Mem

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3Com 3C13616

HP 3Com Router 3016 - Router - DSU/CSU - ISDN, HDLC

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Cisco RV042G-K9-EU

Gigabit Dual WAN VPN Router

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Cisco ESR10008-1P1AC

C10000 8-slot chassis,1 PRE, 1 AC PEM

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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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