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 :)

  • blueeggsandyam@lemmy.worldEnglish
    27·
    1 year ago

    Unfortunately most of the features of their devices are only available through their licensing. Also you won’t be able to get updates to it without a support contract. Even if new it generally isn’t worth using at home.

    • theolodger@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      This model is old enough that it’s pretty easy to find firmware online, and is not recieving updates anymore.

      • blueeggsandyam@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Not sure if using a network device with no security updates and a firmware that might be found online is worth it. Also, I would never flash a networking device with a firmware that is found on a random website. After all that, most of the features of Cisco devices are still locked behind a license key.