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Chapter 4 Installing and Connecting the Router

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem

Step 2 Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector (or USB Type-A) to the terminal or PC. If your terminal or PC has a console port that does not accommodate a DB-9 connector, you must provide an appropriate adapter for that port.

Step 3 To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application.

Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS X

This procedure shows how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built in OS X Terminal utility.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Step 2 Connect the OS X USB port to the router.

Step 3 Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number:

macbook:user$ cd /dev

macbook:user$ ls -ltr /dev/*usb*

crw-rw-rw- 1 root

wheel

9, 66 Apr 1 16:46 tty.usbmodem1a21

DT-ullals-macbook:dev user$

Step 4 Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed:

macbook:user$ screen /dev/tty.usbmodem1a21 9600

Step 5 To disconnect the OS X USB console from the Terminal window, enter Ctrl-afollowed by Ctrl-\.

Connecting to the Console Port with Linux

This procedure shows how to connect a Linux system USB port to the console using the built in Linux Terminal utility.

Procedure

Step 1	Open the Linux Terminal window.
Step 2	Connect the Linux USB port to the router.
Step 3	Enter the following commands to find the Linux USB port number:
	root@usb-suse# cd /dev
	root@usb-suse	/dev# ls -ltr ACM
	crw-r--r--	1 root	root	188, 0 Jan 14 18:02 ttyACM0
	root@usb-suse	/dev#

Step 4 Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed:

root@usb-suse /dev#screen /dev/ttyACM0 9600

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Contents

Americas Headquarters Text Part Number OL-19084-03Page OL-19084-03 Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations Chassis Airflow Diagram Configuring the Auxiliary Line Objectives Audience Organization ConventionsSection Title Description Convention Indication Bewaar Deze Instructies Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla Sicurezza Warnung Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseAviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança Guarde Estas Instrucciones GEM Disse Anvisninger Xiii Xiv Related Documentation Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Searching within Cisco Documents Safety Warnings Overview of the Router Chassis Views Safety Warnings for Finland, Norway and SwedenSYS ACT PoE12 Cisco Antenna mounts1 LEDs2 SYS ACTWlan 4 or 5 GHz Hardware Features Overview of the Router Hardware Features Product Serial Number Location Clei Built-In Interfaces Cisco Product Identification ToolProduct ID PID Compliance label Clei Removable, Interchangeable, and Optional Modules Interface DescriptionUSB Such as security tokens and flash memory Memory External Modules In chassis slots Internal ModulesSeries 1905 1921 Dram Color Description Location LED IndicatorsSYS ISM/WLAN Wireless LAN Connectivity Chassis VentilationReal-Time Clock Chassis Security Baud Reset Button Interface NumberingSlot Number Slot Type Slot Numbering Range Onboard Ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet Description Specification Physical SpecificationsPower Description Specification PortsTransportation and Storage Environment Acoustic TIA/EIA/IS-968 CNS Regulatory Compliance ITU-T G.823, G.824 Safety Recommendations General Guidelines Safety with Electricity General Site Requirements Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Site Configuration Power Supply ConsiderationsSite Environment Installation Checklist Wireless LAN ConsiderationsInspecting the Router Task Verified by Installation Checklist for Site Router Name Site LogTask Verified by Date Router quick start guide received Cisco 1900 Series Hardware Installation OL-19084-02 OL-19084-02 About Console and Auxiliary Ports Console and Auxiliary Port ConsiderationsConsole Port Connections USB Serial Console EIA/TIA-232 PortUSB Console OS Compatibility Preparing to Connect to a Network Auxiliary Port ConnectionsEthernet Connections Serial Connections Configuring Serial Connections Signaling Standards SupportedAbout Serial Connections Serial DTE or DCE Devices Transmission Speeds and Distance Limitations Asynchronous/Synchronous Serial Module Baud RatesDistance for EIA/TIA-232 EIA-530 Distance for USB Rate bps Feet Meters Isdn BRI Connections CSU/DSU ConnectionsLow-Capacitance Cable For more information on BRI WICs, refer to Cisco.com Internal services module ISM About ModulesInternal Modules Router’s internal components include the following Plug-In Modules Setting Up the Chassis Chassis Airflow Diagram Chassis Grounding Setting the Chassis on a DesktopWall-Mounting the Chassis 253711 Procedure Wall-Mounting Features on the Cisco 1941 Router Rack-Mounting the Chassis Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco 1900 Series Routers 253712 Installing the Chassis Ground Connection 9shows how to attach the brackets to the rack 11 Chassis Ground Connection on the Cisco 1941 Router Connecting WAN and LAN Cables Safety Messages OL-19084-02 Ports and Cabling Port Type, Color Connected to Cable Connection Procedures and Precautions Connecting to a Console Terminal or ModemConnecting to the Console Port with Microsoft Windows 12 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS Connecting to the Console Port with LinuxOpen the Linux Terminal window Connect the Linux USB port to the router Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB DriverBefore You Begin Procedure Uninstalling the Cisco USB Driver Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB DriverUsing the Add Remove Programs Utility Before You Begin Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver Using the Setup.exe Program Connecting to the Auxiliary Port 13 Connecting a Modem to the Router Connecting Power Connecting to AC Power Connecting to DC Power DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 1900 Series RoutersWire Size Wire Terminal Lug Protection DC Input Cisco 1900 Series Router Wiring Procedure for DC Input 14 DC Power Wire Connection 15 Installing the Plastic Safety Cover OL-19084-02 Powering up the Router Checklist Before Powering Up the Cisco Router Powering Up the Cisco Router Related Information Performing the Initial Configuration on the Router Using the Cisco Setup Command Facility5-6 to configure the router Verifying the Front Panel LED Indications Enter a hostname for the router To proceed using the setup command facility, enter yesSystem displays a summary of the available interfaces System creates the following configuration command script System displays the user prompt Using Cisco Configuration Professional Express Using the Cisco CLI-Manual Configuration Initial CLI Configuration When the system message appears on the router, enter noType enable to enter privileged Exec mode Press Return to bring up the Router prompt Configuring the Router Hostname Command or Action PurposeVerify that the router prompt displays your new hostname Example Configuring the Enable and Enable Secret Passwords Optional Returns to privileged Exec mode Configuring the Console Idle Privileged Exec Timeout Command collection mode That the privileged Exec command interpreter waits untilExample shows how to specify no timeout. Setting Exec-timeout value to 0 will cause the router to For IP Configuring Gigabit Ethernet InterfacesLearn which type of Ethernet interface is on your Configuring the GigabitEthernet Interface Sample Output for the show ip interface brief Command Specifying a Default Route or Gateway of Last Resort Configuring IP Routing and IP Protocols Routerconfig# ip routing Gateway of Last Resort Specifying a Default Route Example Sample Output for the show ip route Command Starts the line configuration command collection mode for Virtual terminal lines vty for remote console accessMake sure that you configure all vty lines on your Line vty ? command Configuring the Auxiliary Line Example Verifying Network Connectivity Auxiliary line Connected host for each configured interface If you want to test the vty line password, perform thisDiagnoses initial network connectivity To verify connectivity, ping the next hop router or Saving Your Router Configuration Saving Backup Copies of Configuration and System ImageSaves the running configuration to the startup Configuration Copying the Startup Configuration to a Tftp Server Example Copying from Flash Memory to a Tftp Server Example Verifying the Initial Configuration Nvram OL-19084-02 Activating a New Software Package or Feature Getting Software Licenses for the Router RMA License Transfer 1shows the steps for software activation Additional Information OL-19084-02