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Connecting the Router
This chapter contains the following sections:
Overview of the IR1800 Connecting Process
This chapter describes how to connect the IR1800 to Ground, Power, Ethernet devices and a network.
Preparing to Connect the Router
Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in
Router, on page
Preventing Damage to the Router
To prevent damage to your router, turn off the power to the devices and to the router until all connections are
completed.
For hazardous location environments, follow these warnings when connecting to destination ports (antenna,
serial, Ethernet, and console ports).
Warning If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power applied to the switch or any device on the network,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. Statement 1080
Overview of the IR1800 Connecting Process, on page 65
Preparing to Connect the Router, on page 65
Connecting a PC to the Console Port, on page 66
Connecting to DC Power and CAN Bus Wiring, on page 67
Verifying Connections, on page 68
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