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5Connect the Router to the Network
This section provides information about cables and ports and attaching the router to the network.
Figure 13 Attaching the Console and Auxiliary Port Cables
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Console and Auxiliary Port Cable Connections
Note Both the console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. The
Step 1 Before connecting a terminal to the console port, configure the terminal to match the router console port as follows: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (9600 8N2).
Step 2 Use an auxiliary and console port cable. (An auxiliary port and console port cable and adapter kit is available from Cisco
Note You must supply your own interface cable between the auxiliary port and the equipment you are connecting. For
console and auxiliary port pinouts, see the online Cisco 7401ASR Installation and Configuration Guide.
Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Port Connections
The Cisco 7401ASR router has two native
Note The
Note Any two of the four Ethernet ports may be used at the same time.
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