Chapter 2
Installing the Router
Ethernet Devices
Identify the Ethernet devices that you will connect to the router: hub, servers, and workstations or PCs.
Ensure that each device has a network interface card (NIC) for connecting to Ethernet ports.
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Installing the Router
This section describes how to install the Cisco 860 series, 880 series, and 890 series ISRs. These routers
can either be installed on a table top or other flat horizontal surface or be mounted on a wall. The
Cisco 890 series ISRs may be mounted in a rack. This section also describes how to attach WLAN
antennas to the Cisco 890 series routers. This section contains the following topics:
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Warnings
This equipment needs to be grounded. Use a green and yellow 12 to 14 AWG ground wire to connect
Warning
the host to earth ground during normal use. Statement 242
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
Warning
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning
This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions carefully
before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures
could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 248
Do not cover or obstruct the router vents located on both sides of the router; otherwise, overheating could
Caution
occur and cause damage to the router.
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If you plan to configure the software using Cisco IOS commands through the console port, provide
an ASCII terminal or a PC that is running terminal emulation software to connect to the console port.
If you plan to connect a modem, provide the modem and modem cable.
If you plan to use the Data BRI port, provide an NT1 device and an ISDN S/T cable.
If you plan to use the cable-lock feature, provide a Kensington or equivalent locking cable.
Installing the Router
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