Connecting the Router This chapter describes how to connect the Cisco 809 Integrated Services Router to Ethernet devices and a network. • Preventing Damage to the Router, on page 1 • Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port, on page 2 •...
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port The Cisco 809 ISR does not provide the standard Cisco RJ45 RS232 serial port for Console. Instead, a USB Console port with a mini-Type B connector is provided. Connect a terminal or PC to the Console port either to configure the software by using the CLI or to troubleshoot problems with the router.
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Alarm Common Alarm Input Wiring the DC Power and Alarm Connections To connect the DC power and alarm connections on your Cisco 809 ISR, follow these steps: Step 1 Locate the power and alarm connector on the router front panel.
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Connecting the Router Wiring the DC Power and Alarm Connections Note Your connector may not have the labels V RT A A. In the labeled connector, the pins are: • V—Positive DC power connection • RT— Return DC power connection •...
Connecting the Router Connecting the Router to the AC-Input Power Supply 1—Power connector captive screws Use the same method for wiring the alarm connections. Note Step 7 Use a ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver to torque the power connector captive screws (above the installed wire leads) to 2 in-lb (0.23 N-m).
Connecting the Router Connecting the Router to the DC Source. Figure 2: AC-Input Power Supply (PWR-IE50W-AC= Shown) DC out connector STATUS LED Source AC terminal block (Cover shown installed) The source AC terminal block shown in Note the illustration is replaced by an IEC C14 appliance connector on the PWR-50W-AC-IEC= power supply.
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Connecting the Router Connecting the Router to the DC Source. Dispose of the cover and the wire in the pre-assembled cable clip, but keep the 2-pin connector for the power supply side, and the 4-pin connector for the IR809 side. Note The IR809 should already have this 4-pin connector included, but if not, the one in the clip can be used.
Connecting the Router Connecting the Power Converter to an AC Power Source Connecting the Power Converter to an AC Power Source The following instructions are provided for a qualified electrician to attach the AC power cord to the power supply. Caution AC power sources must be dedicated AC branch circuits.
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Connecting the Router Connecting the Power Converter to an AC Power Source 1. Ground Wire Step 2 Insert the exposed ground wire lead into the power converter ground wire connection. Ensure that only wire with insulation extends from the connector. Figure 4: Connecting AC Power to the Power Converter Ground AC neutral...
Connecting the Router Verifying Connections Verifying Connections To verify that all devices are properly connected to the router, first turn on all the connected devices, then check the LEDs. To verify router operation, refer to the following table. For full LED description, see LEDs. Table 2: Verifying the Router Operation Power and Link LEDs to Check...