Cisco Systems 1900 Series Preparing to Connect to a Network

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Cisco 1900 Series Hardware Installation

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Chapter 3 Cable Information and Specifications for Cisco 1900 Series Routers

Preparing to Connect to a Network

Auxiliary Port Connections

The router has an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial auxiliary port (RJ-45) that supports flow control.

Depending on the cable and the adapter used, this port will appear as a DTE or DCE device at the end

of the cable.

For connection to a modem, your router is provided with an RJ-45-to-DB-9 cable and a DB-9-to-DB-25

adapter.

For detailed information about connecting devices to the auxiliary port, see the “Connecting to the

Auxiliary Port” section on page 4-20.

For cable and port pinouts, refer to Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.

Preparing to Connect to a Network

When setting up your router, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference

(EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations.

The following sections describe network connection considerations for several types of network

interfaces:

• Ethernet Connections, page 3-3

• Serial Connections, page 3-3

• ISDN BRI Connections, page 3-6

• CSU/DSU Connections, page 3-6

Refer to Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications for more information about network

connections and interfaces.

Ethernet Connections

The IEEE has established Ethernet as standard IEEE 802.3. The Cisco 1941 Ethernet implementations

are as follows:

• 1000BASE-T—1000 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded

twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).

• 100BASE-T—100 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded

twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).

• 10BASE-T—10 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair

(UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).

Refer to Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specificationsfor information about Ethernet cables,

connectors, and pinouts.

Serial Connections

• About Serial Connections, page 3-4

• Configuring Serial Connections, page 3-4

• Serial DTE or DCE Devices, page 3-4

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS OL-19084-03 i Page Page Page Preface Objectives Audience Organization Conventions ix damage or loss of data. the paragraph. x xi xii Page xiv Related Documentation Searching within Cisco Documents Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Overview of the Router Safety Warnings Safety Warnings for Finland, Norway and Sweden Chassis Views Page 123 4 5 Hardware Features Product Serial Number Location Cisco Product Identification Tool Built-In Interfaces Removable, Interchangeable, and Optional Modules Memory LED Indicators Page Chassis Ventilation Real-Time Clock Chassis Security Wireless LAN Connectivity Baud Reset Button Interface Numbering Specifications Page Page Page Regulatory Compliance Preparing for Router Installation Safety Recommendations General Guidelines Safety with Electricity Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage General Site Requirements Power Supply Considerations Site Environment Site Configuration Wireless LAN Considerations Inspecting the Router Installation Checklist Site Log Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance Page Cable Information and Specifications for Cisco 1900 Series Routers Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations About Console and Auxiliary Ports Console Port Connections EIA/TIA-232 Port USB Serial Console Auxiliary Port Connections Preparing to Connect to a Network Ethernet Connections Serial Connections About Serial Connections Configuring Serial Connections Serial DTE or DCE Devices Signaling Standards Supported Transmission Speeds and Distance Limitations Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Module Baud Rates ISDN BRI Connections CSU/DSU Connections Installing and Connecting the Router About Modules Internal Modules Plug-In Modules Safety Warnings Safety Warnings for Finland, Norway and Sweden Setting Up the Chassis Chassis Airflow Diagram Setting the Chassis on a Desktop Chassis Grounding Wall-Mounting the Chassis Page Page Rack-Mounting the Chassis Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 1900 Series Routers 4-8 Figure 4-5 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting the Cisco 1905 and Cisco 1921 ISRs Figure 4-6 shows how to attach the brackets to the sides of the router with the back panel forward. Figure 4-6 Bracket Installation for Back Mounting the Cisco 1905 and Cisco 1921 ISRs Figure 4-7 shows how to attach the brackets to the sides of the router with the front panel forward. Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Page Connecting WAN and LAN Cables Safety Messages 4-12 Ports and Cabling Connection Procedures and Precautions Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem Connecting to the Console Port with Microsoft Windows Page Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS X Connecting to the Console Port with Linux Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Uninstalling the Cisco USB Driver Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver Using the Add Remove Programs Utility Using the Setup.exe Program Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Connecting to the Auxiliary Port Connecting Power Connecting to AC Power Connecting to DC Power DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 1900 Series Routers Cisco 1900 Series Router Wiring Procedure for DC Input 4-24 Page Page Configuring the Router Powering up the Router Checklist Before Powering Up the Cisco Router Powering Up the Cisco Router Verifying the Front Panel LED Indications Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router Using the Cisco Setup Command Facility Page 5-5 Step 9 Select one of the available interfaces for connecting the router to the management network: Step 10 Respond to the following prompts as appropriate for your network: The system creates the following configuration command script: Step 11 Respond to the following prompts. Select 2 to save the initial configuration: Using Cisco Configuration Professional Express Using the Cisco CLIManual Configuration Initial CLI Configuration Configuring the Router Hostname Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords Restrictions Configuring the Console Idle Privileged EXEC Timeout Page Configuring Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces Page Specifying a Default Route or Gateway of Last Resort Configuring IP Routing and IP Protocols IP Routing Default Routes Default Network Gateway of Last Resort 5-16 Command or Action Purpose Specifying a Default Route: Example Sample Output for the show ip route Command Step 4 ip route dest-prefix mask next-hop-ip-address Configuring Virtual Terminal Lines for Remote Console Access Example What to Do Next Configuring the Auxiliary Line Verifying Network Connectivity Prerequisites Page Saving Your Router Configuration Saving Backup Copies of Configuration and System Image Page Verifying the Initial Configuration Page Getting Software Licenses for the Router Activating a New Software Package or Feature RMA License Transfer Additional Information