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.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    Damn. Does Cisco use their own silicon anymore or are many modern units able to run Tomato/Wrtt?

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      1 year ago

      The modern stuff uses signed bootloaders, ie secureboot. Afaik there’s no custom OS’s for C9k or Nexus gear.