Cisco uBR925 Quick Start User Manual

Cable access router

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Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router
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Introduction
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Installing the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router
Installing the USB Driver for a Windows PC
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Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access
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Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License
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United States Federal Communications Commission Notice
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Translated Safety Warnings
Quick Start User Guide

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  • Page 1 Quick Start User Guide Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router Introduction Installing the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router Installing the USB Driver for a Windows PC Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License United States Federal Communications Commission Notice...
  • Page 3: System Requirements

    This guide provides the basic information needed to install the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. The Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router connects a cable TV (CATV) network to one or more computers using either an Ethernet network card or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. The Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router supports both bidirectional data traffic and near toll quality Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic over a high-bandwidth cable connection.
  • Page 4 You can connect one dual-line (four-wire) telephone, modem, or fax device to the first voice port on the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router using a four-wire RJ-11 connector. When using a dual-line device on the first voice port, you can plug a single-line device into the second voice port as an extension to the second line.
  • Page 5 This section provides the basic information necessary to install the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. Figure 1 shows the locations for connecting all cables to the connectors on the rear panel of the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. Use this diagram as a guide to connecting the required cables. Figure 1...
  • Page 6: Physical Placement

    Physical Placement You can install the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router flat on a desktop or other stable, flat surface, using the following guidelines: • Do not install the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router on an uneven or soft surface.
  • Page 7 Step 4 Verify that the OK LED on the front panel of the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router starts blinking a few moments after power is applied. If this LED does not light or blink, check that the power supply cable is plugged into the cable access router and into a working wall outlet.
  • Page 8 Step 2 Connect the RJ-11 end of this cable to the appropriate voice port (labeled “V1+V2” or “V2”) on the rear panel of the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. Press the cable firmly into the receptacle. Step 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the telephone, modem, or fax device that has been given the number assigned for that voice port.
  • Page 9 Connecting to the Computer (USB, optional) These steps connect the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router to a computer using the USB port. This is required only when you are making a USB connection to a computer; if you are using an Ethernet port, see the previous section.
  • Page 10 If this LED does not come on, check that each connector on the USB cable is fully inserted into the USB port on the computer (or USB hub) and the USB port on the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. If you are using a USB hub, verify that it is properly connected to the computer.
  • Page 11 Router. Note The USB driver needs to be installed only when you are using a USB connection with the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. Do not install the USB driver if you are not using a USB connection. Step 1...
  • Page 12 Note The Windows software will not automatically detect the presence of the USB interface until the OK LED stops blinking and comes on solid, which indicates that the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router has loaded the Cisco IOS software and has begun the registration process with the cable system.
  • Page 13 Step 3 When you are prompted for where the Windows software should search for the USB driver, insert the Cisco USB software driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Then choose the CD-ROM drive option and click Next. (See Figure 7.)
  • Page 14 Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router. Step 5 If prompted to enter your Windows installation CD-ROM, remove the Cisco USB driver CD, insert your Windows installation CD, and click OK. (This step might not be required,...
  • Page 15 Step 6 The Windows software displays the following status window. Click Finish to continue. (See Figure 9.) Figure 9 Windows New Hardware Wizard Completed Step 7 Windows then installs the TCP/IP drivers that are necessary for USB networking. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 16 This concludes the installation procedures for the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router when using USB connectivity—no further configuration is needed. If, however, you are also using Ethernet connectivity to connect to the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router, proceed to the next section to configure the TCP/IP software for Ethernet networking.
  • Page 17 Note Your service provider might have their own configuration instructions that are needed to access their services. If so, please complete those procedures before continuing.
  • Page 18 Configuring the Computer for Ethernet Network Access If your PC uses an Ethernet card to connect to the Cisco uBR925 Cable Access Router, the final installation step is to modify the TCP/IP configuration for that computer. This procedure is different for computers running Windows 95/98 and Windows NT/2000.
  • Page 19 Step 4 Click the IP Address tab, click Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK. This configures the computer to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server during boot. Step 5 If your service provider has given you values for a default gateway, click the Gateway tab and enter those values for the default gateway.
  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows 2000

    Figure 13 TCP/IP Properties Window Step 4 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. Step 5 Click Apply. Step 6 Select the DNS tab and enter the DNS server information supplied by your cable service provider. Step 7 Click OK. Step 8 Restart the computer to force it to obtain a new IP address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 21 Step 3 If necessary, select your computer’s Ethernet card in the box at the top of the window. Then select the Internet Protocol (TPC/IP) entry in the list (see Figure 14): Figure 14 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Step 4 Click the Properties button.
  • Page 22 Step 5 Select Obtain and IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically (see Figure 15): Figure 15 Obtain an IP Address Window Step 6 Click OK twice and click Close once to dismiss all of the networking windows. Step 7 Restart the computer to force it to obtain a new IP address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 23 Customer (but in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, commencing not more than ninety (90) days after original shipment by Cisco), and continuing for a period of the longer of (a) ninety (90) days or (b) the period set forth in the Warranty Card accompanying the Product (if any), the Hardware will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
  • Page 24 Cisco otherwise breach the foregoing representation, Cisco will, as Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy, repair or replace the Product so that it becomes Year 2000 Compliant or, if Cisco is unable to repair or replace the Product to make it Year 2000 Compliant, Cisco will refund the purchase price of the Product paid to Cisco, provided that Customer returns the Product to Cisco as originally delivered by Cisco (except for normal wear and tear) and pursuant to Cisco’s then-current RMA...
  • Page 25: Software License

    • Customer’s use of the Software shall also be limited, as applicable and set forth in Customer’s purchase order or in Cisco’s product catalog, user documentation, or web site, to a maximum number of (a) seats (i.e., users with access to the installed Software), (b) concurrent users, sessions, ports, and/or issued and outstanding IP addresses, and/or (c) central processing unit cycles or instructions per second.
  • Page 26 Software. To the extent required by law, at Customer's request, Cisco shall provide Customer with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program, on payment of Cisco's applicable fee.
  • Page 27 Software including any documentation. Customer’s rights under this License will terminate immediately without notice from Cisco if Customer fails to comply with any provision of this License. Upon termination, Customer must destroy all copies of Software in its possession or control.
  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    Software License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the license of the Software and supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in the purchase order. The date of shipment of a Product by Cisco is set forth on the packaging material in which the Product is shipped.
  • Page 29 You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 30: Translated Safety Warnings

    Translated Safety Warnings Safety Information Before you install your Cisco product, read the FCC and other regulatory material, including the safety and site preparation section in this User Guide and the other documentation for this product. For your safety, Cisco includes translated safety warnings in this document.
  • Page 31: Lightning Activity Warning

    Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. ¡Advertencia! Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro.
  • Page 32: Ground Conductor Warning

    Ground Conductor Warning Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a Warning suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Waarschuwing De aardingsleiding mag nooit buiten werking gesteld worden en de apparatuur mag nooit bediend worden zonder dat er een op de juiste wijze geïnstalleerde...
  • Page 33: Ring Signal Generator Warning

    Ring Signal Generator Warning Warning This equipment contains a ring signal generator (ringer), which is a source of hazardous voltage. Do not touch the RJ-11 (phone) port wires (conductors), the conductors of a cable connected to the RJ-11 port, or the associated circuit-board when the ringer is active.
  • Page 34: Product Disposal Warning

    ¡Advertencia! Este equipo contiene un generador de señal de llamada (timbre), el cual es una fuente de tensión peligrosa. No toque los alambres de la puerta (conductores) RJ-11 (teléfono), ni los conductores de un cable conectado a la puerta RJ-11, ni la placa del circuito relacionado cuando el timbre está...
  • Page 36 Slovenia • South Africa • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • Ukraine • United Kingdom • United States • Venezuela • Vietnam • Zimbabwe Copyright © 2001, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. AccessPath, AtmDirector, Browse with Me, CCDE, CCIP, CCSI, CD-PAC, CiscoLink, the Cisco NetWorks logo, the Cisco...

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