Cisco Systems SOHO 71 manual Preventing Router Damage, Installing Your Router

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Chapter 2 Installation

Preventing Router Damage

Preventing Router Damage

Follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:

•Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco Systems to the color-coded ports on the back panel.

•If you must supply your own cable, see Appendix A for cabling specifications. If this appendix does not provide specifications for a particular cable, we strongly recommend ordering the cable from Cisco Systems.

Installing Your Router

To install the router, you need to perform these tasks in the following order:

•Connect the Ethernet devices to the router.

•Connect the router to a broadband modem or Ethernet switch.

•Connect a terminal or PC to the router (for software configuration using the command-line interface [CLI] or troubleshooting).

•Connect the router to the power source.

•Verify the router installation.

•Mount the router.

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Contents Corporate Headquarters Page Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Page N T E N T S Installation Vii Viii Organization AudienceConventions Related Documentation Documentation DVD Obtaining DocumentationCisco.com Ordering Documentation Documentation FeedbackCisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsCisco Technical Support Website Obtaining Technical AssistanceSubmitting a Service Request Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request SeverityXviii Feature Routers Description FeaturesRouter LAN Ethernet Ports WAN Ethernet Port Console Port Router OverviewBack Panel Front Panel4shows the back panel of the Soho 71 router Color Function LEDsProduct Overview Router Overview Safety Preparing for Installation Before installing the router, read the following warnings Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Unpacking the Box Preventing Router Damage Installing Your RouterNetwork Device Router Button Ethernet Cable Connecting Ethernet DevicesConnected to Router Setting Router Port Type Button Setting Connecting a Hub Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation Connecting a Broadband Modem Connecting to the InternetConnecting an Ethernet Switch Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console PortConnecting a Terminal or PC Connecting the AC AdapterVerifying Router Operation Connecting the AC adapterMounting Your Router Power/Link LEDs to Check Normal PatternsMounting on Wall Mounting on TableInstallation Mounting Your Router Mounting Router on Wall Starting the Crws Software Connecting to a WebsiteInstallation What to Do If You Cannot Connect to a Website Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller TroubleshootingSymptom Problem Solutions Problems During Initial Startup, Installation Problems After Router Is RunningTroubleshooting Problems After Router Is Running Environmental Operating Ranges System SpecificationsDescription Design Specification Physical Dimensions Laws and regulations Port Connector PinoutsDescription Design Specification Router Power Pin Function Function To HUB/TO PC Button Pin Position OUT PositionEthernet Cable Specifications Cabling SpecificationsCable Maximum Distance Maximum Cable DistanceType Category Shielding Chapter a Specifications and Cables Cabling Specifications Numerics IN-2 IN-3 IN-4