Prerequisites; Restrictions - Cisco 1601 - Router - EN Hardware Installation Manual

Prerequisites

R E V I E W D R A F T — C I S C O C O N F I D E N T I A L
Prerequisites
Before you connect, make sure you have done the following:
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This equipment must be connected to an indoor antenna only. Statement 373
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Restrictions

Limitations of the 3G wireless HWICs include the following:
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If you are a Cisco HWIC-3G-GSM user, before you connect the HWIC to the network, you need to
install the SIM card. See the
Make sure you have subscribed to an appropriate GSM or CDMA service plan with your wireless
service provider.
Choose an antenna that best suits your needs. See the
WAN HWIC" section on page
Although the use of two antennas is not required, both antennas can be used to take advantage of
diversity antenna mode for the best RF performance.
Contact your carrier for information on network coverage, signal strength, choosing a suitable
antenna, and antenna placement.
The diagnostics port is to be used as an advanced diagnostics tool. Do not use this port for
normal operations.
Only one 3G wireless HWIC is supported in the router at a time. Multiple 3G wireless HWICs on a
single chassis is not a supported configuration at this time.
The 3G wireless HWIC must be installed in an HWIC slot. To determine which slots on your
platform support HWICs, see the
Cards" section on page 8.
"Installing a SIM Card in the HWIC-3G-GSM" section on page
"Connecting an Antenna with the 3G Wireless
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"Platform Slot Numbering and Limitations for Cisco Interface
3G Wireless WAN Interface Cards
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