Auxiliary Port Connections; Preparing To Connect To A Network; Ethernet Connections - Cisco IAD2801 Series Installation Manual

Preparing to Connect to a Network

Auxiliary Port Connections

For connection to a modem, your router is provided with an RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable. (A
DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter is also included with the Cisco IAD2801.)
For detailed information about connecting devices to the auxiliary port, see the
Terminal or Modem" section on page 5-3
For cable and port pinouts, refer to the
document on Cisco.com.
Preparing to Connect to a Network
When setting up your router, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference
(EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations.
Refer to the following online documents for more information about network connections and interfaces:
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For information about connecting DSL interface cards, see the Cisco Interface Cards Hardware
Note
Installation Guide at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2641/products_module_installation_guide_book
09186a0080692b21.html
To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
Warning
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Statement 1021

Ethernet Connections

The IEEE has established Ethernet as standard IEEE 802.3. Cisco IAD2801 series integrated access
devices support the following Ethernet implementations:
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Refer to the
Ethernet cables, connectors, and pinouts.
Cisco IAD2801 Series Integrated Access Devices Hardware Installation Guide
3-2
Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
100BASE-T—100 Mbps full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
10BASE-T—10 Mbps full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
of the "Cable Connection Procedures"
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
online document for information about
Chapter 3 Port and Cable Information
"Connecting to a Console
online document.
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