Connecting The Router; Preparing To Connect The Router - Cisco IR800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Connecting the Router

This chapter describes how to connect Cisco IR807 Integrated Services Router to Ethernet devices and a
network.
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Connecting the Router
This chapter describes how to connect Cisco IR807 Integrated Services Router to Ethernet devices and a
network. The chapter contains the following sections:

Preparing to Connect the Router

Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in
"Installing the Router"
Preventing Damage to the Router
Before installation, observe these general guidelines:
• Proper ESD protection should be observed
• Ensure the router is properly grounded
• Ensure there is proper airflow around the router
If you must supply your own cable, see the
specifications. If this appendix does not provide specifications for a particular cable, we strongly recommend
ordering the cable from Cisco.
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
The IR807 provides a mini type B USB console port. 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.
To connect a terminal or PC to the Console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:
1. Connect the mini-USB console cable to the console port on the router.
or PC to the Console Port, on page 36
1. Connect the opposite end of the mini-USB cable to the USB port on your laptop or PC.
Connecting the Router, on page 35
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Cisco IR807 Industrial Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
C H A P T E R
"Technical Specifications" section on page -41
shows the console location on the router.
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Figure 8: Connecting a Terminal
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