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• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap.
• Wire crimper for chassis grounding.
• Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground.
• Ethernet cables for connecting to the Ethernet WAN and LAN ports.
• Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that exerts up to 15 in-lb (1.69 N-m) of pressure.
• A number-1 Phillips screwdriver.
• A number-2 Phillips screwdriver.
Installing the Router
This section describes how to install the Cisco IR1800. This router can be installed in the following ways:
• Table top
• Flat horizontal surface
• Mounted on a wall
• Using a DIN rail
Warnings
Danger
For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 16awg (1.5mm2) or larger copper wire and a ring terminal with an
inner diameter of 1/4 in. (6 to 7mm).
Mounting on a Wall, Table, or Other Flat Surface
The Cisco IR1800 can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation. It can be mounted using screws into
studs in the wall, or using anchor mounting for hollow walls.
Tip
When choosing a location for wall-mounting the router, consider cable limitations and wall structure.
Danger
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware
or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
Statement 378
Danger
A minimum of 1 inch clearance is required on all sides of the product when mounting to allow for proper air
flow.
To mount the router on a wall or other flat surface, follow these steps:
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