Chapter 2 Installation

Preventing Router Damage

Unpacking the Box

Table 2-1lists the items that come with your router. All these items are in the accessory kit that is inside the box that your router came in. If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact your customer service representative.

Table 2-1 Router Box Contents

Power cord (black)

Desktop power supply

Console cable (light blue)

DB-9-to-RJ-45 adapter for use with console cable

xDSL cable (lavender)

Ethernet cable (yellow)

Product documentation

To prepare for installation, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the yellow Ethernet cable, light blue console cable, lavender xDSL cable, and product documentation from the box. Remove the desktop power supply and the black power cord from the accessory kit. Gather the Ethernet devices to be connected to the router: hub, server, workstation, or PC.

Step 2 Obtain the G.SHDSL line.

Step 3 If you plan to configure the software using a terminal or PC connected to the router, provide the terminal or PC.

Preventing Router Damage

Follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:

Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco Systems to the color-coded ports on the back panel of the router.

 

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