Contents

1. Installation and Initial Setup

Phase 1: Ensure that You Have a Complete Set of Accessories . . .

1-3

Phase 2: Prepare the Network

1-4

Phase 3: Prepare the Router Hardware

1-6

A. Mount the Router

1-7

B. Connect a Console (Optional)

1-10

C. Attach Network Cables

1-11

D. Plug In and Verify the Router Hardware

1-22

Phase 4: Initialize and Verify the Router

1-26

A. Create or Modify a Router Configuration

1-28

B. Boot the Router

1-30

C. Set the Correct Time and Date (Optional)

1-33

D. Set Manager and User Passwords (Optional)

1-34

E. Verify Router Initialization

1-36

2. Features and General Hardware Operation

Features

2-2

Router Ports

2-3

Additional Features

2-4

Interpreting Front-Panel LEDs

2-5

Interpreting Back-Panel LEDs

2-6

Meanings of Router Status LEDs

2-8

Meanings of Port Status LEDs

2-9

Testing the LEDs

2-13

Resetting the Router, Clearing the Passwords, and Clearing

 

the Router

2-14

To Reset the Router

2-15

To Clear the Manager and User Passwords

2-16

To Clear the Router

2-17

Initialization Sequence

2-19

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