Organization
Organization
The major sections of this hardware installation and configuration guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, "Overview of the Router," discusses the features and specifications of the
routers, and describes how to obtain technical support and order documentation.
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Chapter 2, "Preparing to Install the Router," discusses environmental requirements,
safety recommendations, and describes the various ports and how to prepare for
connections between networks and ports.
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Chapter 3, "Installing the Router," includes basic installation information and discusses
making connections to your LAN, WAN, and console terminal.
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Chapter 4, "Configuring the Router," discusses how to configure your router using the
prompt-driven System Configuration Dialog, configuration mode, or AutoInstall. This
chapter also provides some basic information about how to use the Cisco IOS software.
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Appendix A, "Troubleshooting the Router," discusses how to isolate problems and read
the LEDs.
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Appendix B, "Maintaining the Router," discusses selected maintenance procedures.
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Appendix C, "Cable Specifications," provides pinouts for the router ports and cables.
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Commands and keywords are in boldface font.
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Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.
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Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
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Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by
vertical bars ( | ).
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