Cisco 1603R Quick Start Manual page 6

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Install the Router (continued).
C. Connect the router to the wide-area network.
Each of the Cisco 1600 routers supports a different type of wide-area network (WAN) connection. This section
describes how to make these connections. The model number of your router is on the rear panel.
• Cisco 1601—This page
• Cisco 1602—Page 7
• Cisco 1603—Page 8
• Cisco 1604—Page 9
Cisco 1601 Serial Connection
Note: For this step, you must order a standard serial cable from Cisco. When you order the cable, specify the
type of serial line you are using.
Step 1
Connect one end of the serial cable to the blue SERIAL Ø port on the rear panel.
Step 2
Depending on what is required by your telephone company, do one of the following:
• Connect the other end of the cable to an external device such as an asynchronous modem, a
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• Connect the other end of the cable directly to the wall jack.
synchronous modem, or other DCE equipment (as shown in this illustration).
RDY LED
External DCE equipment