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Installing the Cisco uBR904
Cable Modem
This chapter explains the procedures for installing and starting the Cisco uBR904 cable
modem. The chapter contains the following sections:
Connecting the CATV Coaxial Cable
Connecting Ethernet Cables to the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem
Connecting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem to the Computer
Connecting Console Cables
Connecting Power
Starting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem
The most common installation location for a Cisco uBR904 cable modem is on a desktop
next to a personal computer. You can also install a Cisco uBR904 cable modem on a shelf
in an equipment rack, for example, if you are installing a Cisco uBR904 cable modem at a
headend site for test purposes.
C H A P T E R
Installing the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem 3-1
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Summary of Contents for Cisco uBR904

  • Page 1 The most common installation location for a Cisco uBR904 cable modem is on a desktop next to a personal computer. You can also install a Cisco uBR904 cable modem on a shelf in an equipment rack, for example, if you are installing a Cisco uBR904 cable modem at a headend site for test purposes.
  • Page 2 Connecting the CATV Coaxial Cable Connecting the CATV Coaxial Cable Follow these steps to connect the CATV coaxial cable to the Cisco uBR904 cable modem: Locate the coaxial cable at the installation site and move the cable end, or install...
  • Page 3 Connecting Ethernet Cables to the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem Connecting Ethernet Cables to the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem Follow these steps to connect the Ethernet cables to the Cisco uBR904 cable modem at the installation site: Locate the straight-through yellow Ethernet cable that was included with your Step 1 Cisco uBR904 cable modem.
  • Page 4 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports (labeled 1X, 2X, 3X, or 4X) on the rear panel of the Cisco uBR904 cable modem. Press the cable end firmly into the receptacle. When properly connected, the Ethernet...
  • Page 5 Connecting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem to the Computer Connecting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem to the Computer Follow these steps to connect the Cisco uBR904 cable modem to the computer at the installation site: Locate the unconnected end of the yellow Ethernet cable that you just connected Step 1 to the Cisco uBR904 cable modem in the previous section, “Connecting...
  • Page 6 Connecting Console Cables Connecting Console Cables The console port for the Cisco uBR904 cable modem is located on the back of the unit. This section contains connection equipment and pinout information for the console port on the Cisco uBR904 cable modem.
  • Page 7: Connecting Power

    Connecting Power Use the following procedures (see also Appendix Figure 3-5) to connect AC-input power to the Cisco uBR904 cable modem. At the rear of the Cisco uBR904 cable modem, locate the power receptacle. Step 1 Step 2 Insert the cable from the power supply into the power receptacle.
  • Page 8 Power supply Starting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem After installing the Cisco uBR904 cable modem and connecting the cables, start the Cisco uBR904 cable modem as follows: Connect the power supply to the cable modem. See the earlier section Step 1 “Connecting Power”...
  • Page 9 Cisco uBR904 cable modem will be automatically configured by the universal broadband router. If the Cisco uBR904 cable modem does not complete each of the steps in the startup Note procedure, proceed to the chapter “Troubleshooting the Installation,” for troubleshooting recommendations and procedures.
  • Page 10 Starting the Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem 3-10 Cisco uBR904 Cable Modem Installation and Configuration Guide...