Preface
This section explains the objectives, intended audience, and organization of the Cisco 7204 Installation
and Configuration Guide, and defines the conventions used to convey instructions and information.
Document Objectives
This installation guide explains the initial hardware installation and basic configuration procedures for
the Cisco 7204 router. It contains procedures for unpacking and installing the router hardware, starting
up the router, and creating a basic software configuration file. After completing the installation and basic
configuration procedures covered in this guide, you will then use the appropriate companion
publications to more completely configure your system.
For comprehensive descriptions and examples of software configuration commands and the procedures
for implementing them, refer to the related software configuration and reference documentation listed in
the section
Audience
To use this publication, you should be familiar with Cisco router hardware and cabling, electronic
circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as an electronic or electromechanical
technician.
Document Organization
This installation guide is organized into the following chapters and appendix.
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