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38Chapter 2 Cabling the VPN Router and turning the power on
The power cord must meet the requirements described in Table 3.
Table 3 Power cord requirements
Requirement | Description |
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Current rating | The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage |
| and must have a current rating that is at least 125 percent of |
| the gateway’s current rating (5 A @ 100 VAC or 3 A @ 240 |
| VAC). |
Certification | The power cord must have certification marks from an |
| acceptable regional agency. |
Cord length and flexibility | The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long. |
| It must be a flexible HAR (harmonized) cord or |
| cordage to comply with the gateway’s safety certifications. |
Power supply connector | The connector that you plug into the AC receptacle on the |
| gateway must be an IEC 320, Sheet C13 female. |
Wall outlet connector | The power cord must terminate in a male plug with |
| appropriate grounding. |
To connect the power cord and turn on the system power:
1Connect the power cord to the AC receptacle on the back of the gateway (see Figure 7 on page 37).
2Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
Caution: Risk of equipment damage
Protect the VPN Router 2750 by plugging it into a surge suppressor.
3Press and release the power switch on the rear of the VPN Router 2750 (Figure 7 on page 37), and wait for the gateway to boot.