Additional Required Equipment
Additional Required Equipment
Depending on your local network and which Cisco WAN interface cards you install in your router, you will require other items, listed in Table
Table 1-5 Additional Required Equipment
Equipment | When You Use It |
Ethernet hub | A hub connects pieces of network equipment (including the |
| Cisco 1700 router) to create a network. You can use a |
| or |
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Ethernet switch | A switch connects pieces of network equipment (including the |
| Cisco 1700 router) to create a network. You can use a |
| or |
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Phillips screwdriver | Although the WAN interface cards use thumbscrews, you might |
| need a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the WAN interface card |
| slot cover. |
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Cisco WAN interface card | In order to make a WAN connection, the Cisco 1700 router must |
| have a supported WAN interface card installed. The router |
| supports up to two cards. You can order the cards when ordering |
| the router, and they will be installed for you. You can order the |
| cards separately, after receiving the router, and install them |
| yourself. |
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This cable connects the router to the Ethernet LAN and the | |
WAN interface cards to various WAN services, including ISDN, | |
| T1/FT1, and |
| connection that requires this cable type. |
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Serial cable | This cable connects a serial card to serial services. You must |
| order this cable from Cisco. For detailed information about |
| serial cable types, refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards |
| Hardware Installation Guide that comes with every card. |
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NT1 | Some ISDN service providers require a Network Termination 1 |
| device to connect an ISDN S/T port to the ISDN line. |
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Asynchronous modem | Connect a modem to the AUX port on the router when you want |
| to configure the router from a remote location. |
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Cisco 1700 Router Overview
