Cisco C1131-8PWE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Router with Wi-Fi 6 and Dual GE WAN

Cisco C1131-8PWE Overview

The Cisco C1131-8PWE is an enterprise-class Integrated Services Router designed for secure and reliable branch-office, remote-site and distributed enterprise network deployments. It combines wired Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with an embedded 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access point, allowing organizations to provide both wired and wireless network access from a single compact platform.

The router provides 8 integrated Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for local network connectivity and 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/SFP combo ports for flexible WAN connections. The WAN interfaces support copper or fiber connectivity, making the platform suitable for a variety of enterprise network architectures.

Powered by Cisco IOS XE, the C1131-8PWE supports advanced routing, security and software-defined networking features. It is also designed for Cisco SD-WAN deployments, helping organizations simplify branch connectivity and centrally manage distributed networks.

Key Features

Performance & Network Capabilities

The Cisco C1131 platform is designed to provide high-performance routing and secure WAN connectivity for branch environments. Cisco documentation lists up to 650 Mbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput and up to 1.8 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput, depending on the operating mode, traffic profile and software configuration.

• Up to 650 Mbps SD-WAN IPsec throughput
• Up to 250 Mbps with SD-WAN IPsec, QoS, DPI and Flexible NetFlow profile
• Up to 1.8 Gbps IPv4 forwarding throughput
• Up to 600 Mbps IPsec throughput in autonomous mode
• Up to 200 SD-WAN overlay tunnels
• Up to 100 IPsec IPv4 tunnels in autonomous mode
• Up to 4K ACLs per system
• Up to 10K IPv4 ACEs per system
• Up to 280K IPv4 routes
• Up to 260K IPv6 routes
• Up to 100K NAT sessions
• Up to 1K VRFs

Integrated Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity

The embedded wireless access point uses the 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing integrated wireless connectivity for compatible enterprise clients. The C1131-8PWE belongs to the E Wi-Fi regulatory-domain variant of the C1131-8PW family.

Wi-Fi functionality makes the router suitable for branch offices, retail locations, small enterprise sites and distributed deployments where both routing and wireless access are required from a single device.

Interfaces & Connectivity

• LAN: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet copper ports
• WAN: 2 × Gigabit Ethernet copper/SFP combo ports
• Console: 1 × RJ-45 console port
• USB: 1 × USB Type-A 2.0 port
• Wireless: Embedded 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 access point
• PoE: Optional 4 × PoE or 2 × PoE+ capability

Security & Enterprise Networking

The C1131-8PWE provides the Cisco IOS XE software foundation required for enterprise routing and security services. It can be deployed as part of secure branch architectures using Cisco SD-WAN, IPsec VPN, access control and other enterprise networking technologies.

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise branch offices
• Remote and distributed offices
• Retail and commercial locations
• Small and medium-sized enterprise networks
• SD-WAN branch deployments
• Integrated wired and wireless networking
• Secure WAN and IPsec VPN connectivity
• Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 deployments

Why Choose Cisco C1131-8PWE?

The Cisco C1131-8PWE combines enterprise routing, secure WAN connectivity and integrated Wi-Fi 6 in a compact branch platform. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet WAN/SFP combo ports, Cisco IOS XE, SD-WAN support and optional PoE/PoE+ capabilities, it provides a flexible solution for modern distributed networks.

Its integrated 802.11ax wireless access point further reduces the need for separate wireless infrastructure at branch locations, while Cisco's enterprise networking and security capabilities help support reliable and centrally managed connectivity.