Connecting WAN, LAN, and Voice Cables
Connecting Routers to the Cisco Redundant Power System
If your router uses the Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS), refer to the
Installation Guide
location described in
Connecting WAN, LAN, and Voice Cables
This chapter describes how to connect the WAN, LAN, and voice interface cables. It includes the
following sections:
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Note
One or two Ethernet cables are typically provided with the router. Additional cables and transceivers can
be ordered from Cisco. For ordering information, refer to the
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html. For cable pinouts, refer to
the
Documentation CD-ROM.
Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning
Statement 1001
Ports and Cabling
Table 3-2
The connections summarized here are also described in detail in the following documents:
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Table 3-2
WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections
Port or Connection
Port Type, Color
Ethernet
RJ-45, yellow
T1/E1 WAN
RJ-48C/CA81A, blue T1 or E1 network
Cisco serial
60-pin D-sub
Cisco Smart serial
Cisco Smart compact
connector, blue
DSL
RJ-11C/CA11A,
lavender
Cisco 2600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
3-18
for instructions about the power connections. You can access this document at the
the"Obtaining Documentation" section on page
"Ports and Cabling" section on page 3-18
"LAN, WAN, and Voice Connection Procedures" section on page 3-19
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
summarizes some typical WAN, LAN, and voice connections for Cisco 2600 series routers.
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
Cisco Network Modules Installation Guide
Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide
Connected To:
Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch
CSU/DSU and serial network or
equipment
CSU/DSU and serial network or
equipment (For WIC-2T and
WIC-2A/S only)
Network demarcation device for
service provider's DSL interface
Chapter 3
Cisco RPS Hardware
xvii.
Cisco Product Catalog
document available online and on the
Cable
Straight-through Ethernet
RJ-48 T1
Cisco serial transition cable that
matches the signaling protocol
(EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-449, V.35,
X.21, or EIA/TIA-530) and the serial
port operating mode (DTE or DCE).
RJ-11
Installing the Router
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