Creating The Initial Router Configuration - Cisco NCS 5501 Hardware Installation Manual

Connect Router to the Network
To comply with GR-1089-CORE, the intra-building port(s) of the equipment must use shielded
Note
intra-building cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends.
Before You Begin
You must have completed the initial router configuration.
Step 1 Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle.
Step 2
Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment.

Creating the Initial Router Configuration

You must assign an IP address to the router management interface so that you can then connect the router to
the network.
When you initially power up the router, it boots up and asks you a series of questions to configure the router.
To enable you to connect the router to the network, you can use the default choices for each configuration
except the IP address, which you must provide. .
You should also know the unique name needed to identify the router among the devices in the network.
Note
Before You Begin
• A console device must be connected with the router.
• The router must be connected to a power source.
• Determine the IP address and netmask needed for the following interfaces:
Step 1 Power up the router by connecting each installed power supply to an AC circuit.
If you are using the combined or power-supply (n+1) power mode, connect all of the power supplies to the same AC
circuit. If you are using the input-source (n+n) power mode, connect half of the power supplies to one AC circuit and
the other half to another AC circuit.
The Input and Output LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to
the router, and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the router.
Step 2 When the system is booted up for the first time, a new username and a password is to be created. The following prompt
appears:
◦ Management interface:
MgmtEth0/RP0/CPU0/0
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers

Creating the Initial Router Configuration

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MgmtEth0/RP1/CPU0/0
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