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Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance

Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance

You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:

•Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers

•Equipment rack and screws to attach router mounting brackets to the rack

•Wire and wire-crimping tool for connecting the router chassis to earth ground

–– AWG 6 (13 mm2) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding

–– AWG 14 (2 mm2) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding

–– AWG 18 (1 mm2) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding

•For NEC-compliant grounding, a ring terminal with an inner diameter of 1/4 inch (5 to 7 mm)

•Cables for connection to WAN and LAN ports

Note For information on cables and cable specifications for WAN and LAN ports on network modules and interface cards, refer to the Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide, the Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide, and the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.

•Console (ASCII terminal or PC running HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation software) configured for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit

•Modem for remote administrative access (optional)

•ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap for procedures that require access to internal components

Preinstallation Requirements and Planning for Cisco 3800 Series Routers

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