Chapter 2 Preparing for Router Installation

Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance

Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance

You need the following tools and equipment for installing and upgrading the router and its components:

ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap

Number 2 Phillips screwdriver for installing or removing modules, and a flat-blade screwdriver for removing Compact Flash cover, upgrading memory, or other components: small, 3/16-inch (0.48 centimeter) and medium, 1/4-inch (0.63 centimeter).

A 1/4-inch (0.63 centimeter) nut driver

Wire crimper

AWG 14 wire for connecting the router chassis to earth ground

In addition, depending on the type of modules that you plan to use, you might need the following equipment to connect a port to an external network:

Cables for connection to WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration)

Note For more information on cable specifications, refer to Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.

Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for connection to Ethernet (LAN) ports

Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit

Modem for connection to the auxiliary port for remote administrative access

Data service unit (DSU) or channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) as appropriate for serial interfaces

External CSU for any CT1/PRI modules without a built-in CSU

NT1 device for ISDN BRI S/T interfaces (if not supplied by your service provider)

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