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Installing the Cisco ATA
This section provides instructions for installing the Cisco ATA186 and Cisco ATA 188. Before you
perform the installation, be sure you have met the following prerequisites:
Planned the network and Cisco ATA configuration.
Installed the Ethernet connection.
Installed and configured the other network devices.
This section contains the following topics:
Safety Recommendations, page 2-1
What the CiscoATA Package Includes, page 2-2
What You Need, page 2-2
Installation Procedure, page 2-2
Power-Down Procedure, page 2-5
Note The term Cisco ATA is used throughout this manual to refer to both the Cisco ATA186 and the
Cisco ATA188, unless differences between the Cisco ATA186 and Cisco ATA188 are explicitly stated.

Safety Recommendations

To ensure general safety, follow these guidelines:
Do not get this product wet or pour liquids into this device.
Do not open or disassemble this product.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Use only the power cube that comes with the Cisco ATA.
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Warning
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.