Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine

Hardware Features

Table 1-7 Cable Requirements for WAE Connections Using Gigabit

Ethernet (continued)

Connection

Required Cable

 

 

Router to WAE and

Crossover or Straight-through

 

 

WAE to Router

Crossover or Straight-through

 

 

WAE to WAE

Crossover or Straight-through

 

 

Some switches support automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (MDIX). You can configure MDIX by using the mdix auto global configuration switch command. If your switch supports MDIX, you do not need to follow these cabling rules because MDIX automatically adjusts transmit and receive pairs when an incorrect cable type (crossover or straight-through) is installed on a 10/100 Fast Ethernet port. However, when you configure MDIX, you must also configure the port to use autosense (not manual selection of speed/duplex).

Caution If you are connecting to Fast Ethernet ports on both the LAN and the WAN sides of the WAE inline appliance, you must consider the types of devices that are being connected, and you must use the correct cables. You must follow these cabling instructions for the inline network adapter to work properly. (See Table 1-8. For illustrations and examples, see the “Installation Scenarios and Cabling Examples for Fast Ethernet Connections” section on page 1-22.)

To connect the inline network adapter using the correct cables for Fast Ethernet connections, follow these steps:

Step 1 Determine which type of cable you would use for a direct connection between your two end devices (without a WAE inline network appliance connected between them) by using the following standard cabling rules:

When you are directly connecting two network devices that are similar, such as two switches, use a crossover cable.

When you are directly connecting two network devices that are different, such as a switch and router, use a straight-through cable.

 

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7326 specifications

Cisco Systems 7326 is a powerful networking appliance designed to meet the demands of modern network environments. As part of Cisco's robust series of routers, the 7326 features a variety of capabilities that cater to both enterprises and service providers.

One of the standout features of the Cisco 7326 is its ability to seamlessly integrate into existing network infrastructures. It supports various routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, enabling efficient routing and management of data traffic. This flexibility allows organizations to maintain reliable connectivity across complex networks.

The Cisco 7326 is built on Cisco’s IOS XR operating system, renowned for its scalability and resilience. This operating system ensures that the router can handle increasing data loads seamlessly, making it suitable for high-traffic environments. Additionally, the IOS XR provides advanced features such as in-service software upgrades, which minimizes downtime during maintenance and enhancements.

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