Connecting The Router To The Wan - Cisco 1603R User Manual

Connecting the Router to the WAN

Each Cisco 1600 series router supports a different type of WAN connection. This section
describes how to make these WAN connections:
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Cisco 1601—Serial
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Cisco 1602—Data service unit/channel service unit (DSU/CSU)
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Cisco 1603—ISDN BRI S/T
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Cisco 1604—ISDN BRI U
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Cisco 1605—Refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide that
came with your WAN interface card.
Connecting the Cisco 1601 to the WAN
For this step, you must purchase a shielded serial transition cable from Cisco Systems. The
router end of the shielded serial transition cable has a DB-60 connector. When you order
the cable, specify the appropriate connector for your WAN interface.
Note
electromagnetic interference (EMI), use only a shielded serial transition cable with the
router.
To ensure agency compliance with electromagnetic emissions requirements, such as
Connecting the Router to the WAN
Installing the Router 2-9