HWIC-4ESW-POE Cisco Ethernet Switch High Speed WAN Interface Card
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HWIC-4ESW-POE Overview
The Cisco HWIC-4ESW-POE is a versatile high-speed WAN interface card that adds four managed Fast Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet support to Cisco 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Integrated Services Routers. This module combines LAN switching and PoE capability in a single expansion card, enabling branch offices and small networks to power IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras directly without requiring an external PoE switch. It supports Layer 2 switching with VLANs, QoS features, and port-based security, ensuring optimized traffic handling and secure connectivity. Integrated with Cisco IOS software, it provides seamless management and consistent policy enforcement across both routing and switching environments.
HWIC-4ESW-POE Technical Specifications
Cisco 4-Ports 10/100Mbps Ethernet Switch High Speed WAN Interface Card With POE
Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacture Part Number: HWIC-4ESW-POE
Type: High-Speed WAN Interface Card with PoE
Ports: 4 x 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch ports
Switching: Layer 2 managed switching
PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet on all 4 ports
VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
QoS: 802.1p CoS, traffic prioritization, congestion management
Security: Port-based security, ACL support
Management: Integrated with router IOS software
Power Requirement: Requires router PoE power module for operation
Compatibility: Cisco ISR 1841, 2800, 3800 series
Form Factor: Compact HWIC module, slot-based
Use Case: LAN switching with built-in PoE for IP phones, wireless APs, and cameras
