Figure 21 Connecting the AC power cord
Verifying the installation
After you complete the installation, verify the following information:
There is enough space around the router for heat dissipation.
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The router is mounted securely on the wall, on a sturdy workbench, or in a sturdy rack.
Antennas, USB devices, and interface modules are installed correctly.
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The router and power module are grounded reliably.
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The power supply meets requirements.
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The router is connected correctly to the console terminal and other devices and parameters are
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configured correctly on the console terminal.
Before starting up the router, set up the console terminal as described in
and setting terminal
Powering on the router
WARNING!
Before powering on the router, locate the power source switch so that you can cut off power promptly in
case of an emergency.
Switch on the power source.
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Turn on the power switch on the router.
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Displaying boot information
After power-on, the router initializes its memory, and then runs the extended BootWare. The console
terminal screen displays the following information:
System is starting...
Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU
Booting Normal Extend BootWare
Do you want to check SDRAM? [Y/N]
parameters."
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"Connecting a console cable