Chapter 16: Basic Configuration
August 1997 Page 16-1
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Chapter 16: Basic Configuration

Connecting to the

Network Connecting to an Ethernet Network
The AI2524 can be connected to an Ethernet network by:
zUsing a straight-through 10BaseT cable to connect the 10BaseT
port to a 10BaseT hub.
zUsing a crossover 10Bas eT cable to connect the 10BaseT port to
a PC network interface card.

Connecting to a WAN

zIf you have a 4-wire 56K/64K DSU/CSU module, use a straight-
through RJ-48S-to-RJ48S cable to connect the RJ-48S port to an
RJ48S jack.
zIf you have a FT1/T1 DSU/CSU module, use a straight-through
RJ-48C-to-RJ48C cable to connect the RJ-48C port to an RJ48C
jack.
zIf you have a synchronous serial module, use a tran sition cable to
connect the synchronous serial port to a modem or DSU/CSU.
Configuring This chapter describes how to confi g ure th e AI2 5 24 r outer and de-
scribes the following:
zBooting the Router for the First Time
zConfiguring the Router
zSpecifying the Boot Method
zChecking the Configuration Settings
This chapter provides just enough information to get the router up and
running. Review the previous detailed configuration chapters for more
information