Work are chucking out a “Cisco 887VA-M” integrated services router.

Anyone know if I can install some custom OS/firmware via the USB on the back?

I expect this is just e-waste but maybe it has some use as emergency switch :)

    • tabular@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      141·
      2 年前

      My limited understanding is Cisco stuff is very blackbox/proprietary. I’d sooner spend time learning how to hack them out of spite ;)

      • SteveTech@programming.devEnglish
        4·
        2 年前

        That’s true, but because of that you can get Cisco certifications, which could be helpful if you end up in an network related job. Those certifications will also give you a lot of knowledge of how networks work. (I’m currently completing a CCNA, and quite enjoy it)

        A few other companies also clone the Cisco CLI, so there’s that too. I wouldn’t touch the Web UI if it has one though.

        • R0cket_M00se@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          2 年前

          Most are similar enough, Avaya is pretty close.

          Welcome to networking! It’s a trip I’ll tell you what, especially when you get a job at a place with decade old network configs and get told to upgrade it while the group that uses it fights you tooth and nail.