Operating Conditions for Australia

Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.

Operating Conditions for Australia

Warning This equipment will be inoperable when main power fails.

The warnings and safety guidelines listed in the section “Translated Safety Warnings” section on page 8 in this document apply to routers used in Australia.

Operating Conditions for the European Community

The warnings and safety guidelines listed in the section “Translated Safety Warnings” section on page 8 in this document apply to routers used in the European Community.

Operating Conditions for the United Kingdom

In addition to the warnings and safety guidelines listed in the section “Translated Safety Warnings” section on page 8 in this document, the following warnings and safety guidelines apply to routers used in the United Kingdom:

•The router is designed to meet the requirements of interim CTR3 for Basic Rate Access.

•Interconnection directly, or by way of other apparatus, of ports marked: “Safety Warning—See instructions for use”

with ports marked or not so marked may produce hazardous conditions on the network, and that advice should be obtained from a competent engineer before such a connection is made.

•The BRI connector must be hardwired permanently to the S-reference connection point by using a connect one-time-only, nonremovable plug (RJ-45 with the latch tab removed).

•The ports marked “10BaseT,” “Console,” and “ISDN,” have a safety warning applied to them as follows:

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 1700 Series Routers

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Cisco 1700 specifications

Cisco Systems has been a leader in networking technology for decades, and among its extensive product lineup is the Cisco 1700 series routers. Introduced in the late 1990s, the Cisco 1700 series is designed to provide flexible, reliable, and secure connectivity for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. These routers offer a balance of performance and capability, making them an attractive choice for organizations looking to enhance their networking infrastructure.

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