HP 5000 Router manual Port to a CSU/DSU, Connecting the AUX Port to the Analog Modem

22CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER

Figure 13 Connecting the Router to the Ethernet

LAN switch or hub

10/100M Ethernet interface

Ethernet cable

ETHERNET0 interface

Connecting the Router The Router 5000 Family provides two fixed WAN ports, and gives you the option

to the WANto install further WAN ports as required. The fixed ports are the AUX port and the serial port. The additional ports are provided by the SICs and MIMs supported by the Router.

Connecting the AUX The auxiliary (AUX) port is a serial port that is used for remote configuration or Port to the Modem dial-up backup. To connect the router to a remote device, a local modem must be

connected to a remote modem through PSTN. For the connection method, see Chapter 5. For AUX port specifications, see Chapter 1.

If the console port fails, the AUX port can also serve as a console port.

To connect the AUX cable:

1Turn off power to the router.

2Plug the RJ-45 connector of the AUX cable into the AUX port of the router.

3Connect the DB-25 or DB-9 adapter of the AUX cable to the serial port of the analog modem, as shown below.

Figure 14 Connecting the AUX Port to the Analog Modem

Modem

Serial interface AUX port

AUX cable

Connecting the Serial The serial port is usually used to connect the router to DSU/CSU.

Port to a CSU/DSU

Plugging or unplugging the connectors of the serial cable on line can damage the router or the remote device.