Installing The Router; Preparing To Install The Router - 3Com Router 3012 Installation Manual

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Preparing to Install
the Router
Safety Warnings
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There are two ways you can install your router:
On a vertical surface
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On a workbench
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The following sections describe how to prepare and install your router:

Preparing to Install the Router

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Mounting the Router on a Vertical Surface
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Installing the Router on a Workbench
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Connecting the Protection Ground Wire
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Connecting the Power Cable
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Connecting the Router to the Console Terminal
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Connecting the Router to the Ethernet
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Connecting the Router to the WAN
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Verifying the Installation
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This section provides guidelines for preparing your site and router for installation.
Before installing your router, consider the following safety guidelines:
Switch off the power supply before connecting the cables.
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Keep the router far away from any heat source.
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To ensure normal heat dissipation, do not stack routers.
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Do not keep a router in a damp place, and prevent liquid from getting into the
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router.
Ensure that the neutral point of the power is grounded properly, to avoid
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personal injury.
Ensure that the power is off before plugging or unplugging the interface cards,
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modules and cables of the router.
Before removing the chassis, disconnect all the power cords and external
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cables.
To avoid damage to the router, connect all the cables correctly. Never connect
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telephone cables (including the ISDN lines) to the console or AUX port.
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