Chapter 3 Connecting the Router

Connecting a Data BRI Port

Although the following procedure shows a Cisco 888W data router, this procedure applies to all Cisco 880 series router with a Data BRI port.

To connect the Data BRI port to the ISDN service provider, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect one end of the orange ISDN S/T cable to the Data BRI port on the router. Figure 3-5shows a Data BRI connection.

Figure 3-5 Connecting the Data BRI Port to the ISDN Line

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880, 860, 861W, 861, 861WGNPK9RF specifications

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