The Cisco AS5200 universal access server is a versatile data communications platform that provides the functions of an access server, a router, modems, and terminal adapters (TAs) in a modular chassis.The access server provides the greatest benefit for midsized organizations or service providers that need to centralize processing capabilities for mobile users and telecommuters. The access server is optimized for high-speed modem access and is ideally suited for all traditional dial-up applications, such as access to a host, electronic mail, file transfer, and dial-in access to a LAN.