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Cisco 819 Series

This section describes how to connect Cisco 819 ISRs to Ethernet devices and a network. The section contains the following topics:

• Preparing to Connect the Router
• Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation
• Connecting an External Ethernet Switch
• Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
• Connecting a Modem to the Console Port
• Connecting the AC Adapter
• Connecting the DC Adapter
• Verifying Connections

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Preparing to Connect the Router

Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in the “Installing the Router” section.

Preventing Damage to the Router

To prevent damage to your router, follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:

• Turn off power to the devices and to the router until all connections are completed.

Caution

Do not turn on the devices until after you have completed all connections to the router.

• If you must supply your own cable, see the “Cisco 860, 880, 890 Series” section for cabling specifications. If this appendix does not provide specifications for a particular cable, we strongly recommend ordering the cable from Cisco.

Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation

To connect a PC (or other Ethernet devices) to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-1 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation

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Connecting an External Ethernet Switch

If more than four PCs in an office must be connected to each other, you can add Ethernet connections to the router by connecting an external Ethernet switch to the Ethernet switch on the router.

To connect an external Ethernet switch to an Ethernet switch port on the router, perform these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-2 Connecting to an Ethernet Switch

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Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

Connect a terminal or PC to the Console port either to configure the software by using the CLI or to troubleshoot problems with the router.

To connect a terminal or PC to the console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-3 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

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Connecting a Modem to the Console Port

To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-4 Connecting a Modem to the Console Port

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Connecting the AC Adapter

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To connect your Cisco 819 ISR to an AC power outlet, follow these steps:

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Connecting the DC Adapter

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To connect the DC power on your Cisco 819 ISR, follow these steps:

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Figure 3-5 DC Power Supply PWR1-20W-12VDC and PWR1-20W-24VDC

Figure 3-6 DC Power Supply PWR2-20W-12VDC and PWR2-20W-24VDC

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Verifying Connections

To verify that all devices are properly connected to the router, first turn on all the connected devices, then check the LEDs. To verify router operation, refer to Table 3-1.

For full LED description, see Table 1-45.

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Preparing to Connect the Router

Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in “Installing the Cisco 860, 880, 890 ISR” section.

Preventing Damage to the Router

To prevent damage to your router, follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:

• Turn off power to the devices and to the router until all connections are completed.

Caution

Do not turn on the devices until after you have completed all connections to the router.

• Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco to the color-coded ports on the back panel.
• If you must supply your own cable, see “Cable Specifications” section for cabling specifications. If this appendix does not provide specifications for a particular cable, we strongly recommend ordering the cable from Cisco.

Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation

To connect a PC (or other Ethernet devices) to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-7 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation

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Connecting a Phone

To connect an 802.3af-compliant phone to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:

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Step 1

Figure 3-8 Connecting a Phone

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Connecting an External Ethernet Switch

If more than four PCs in an office must be connected to each other, you can add Ethernet connections to the router by connecting an external Ethernet switch to the Ethernet switch on the router.

To connect an external Ethernet switch to an Ethernet switch port on the router, perform these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-9 Connecting to an Ethernet Switch

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Connecting the V.92 modem Port

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To connect the router to your service provide network through the V.92 port, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-10 shows how to connect the router to the service provide through the V.92 port.

Figure 3-10 Connecting to Your Service Provider Through the V.92 port

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Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

Connect a terminal or PC to the Console Auxiliary (Aux) port either to configure the software by using the CLI or to troubleshoot problems with the router.

To connect a terminal or PC to the console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-11 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port

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Terminal Emulator Settings

Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection:

• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits, no parity
• 1 stop bit
• No flow control

When the terminal emulator establishes communications, the router prompt is displayed.

For more information on terminal emulation settings, see Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings for Console Connections.

Connecting a Modem to the Auxiliary Port

To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-12 Connecting a Modem to the Aux Port

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Connecting the 3G Card

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To connect and secure the 3G card, follow these steps:

Step 1

Tip Holding the 3G card on the flat metal surface makes it easier to align and insert the 3G card.

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Figure 3-13 Inserting the 3G Card

Step 2

Figure 3-14 Opening the Anti-theft Locking Bracket

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Figure 3-15 Installing the Locking Bracket

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Figure 3-16 Closing the Locking Bracket

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Figure 3-17 Inserting the Screws

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Figure 3-18 and Figure 3-19 show the antenna connected to the 3G card with an SSMB type plug, and the antenna with the SMK-TS-9 connector.

Figure 3-18 Antenna connected to the 3G Card with SSMB connector

Figure 3-19 Antenna with the SMK-TS- 9 Connector

If you are using an extension cable, you must attach the 3G adapter for extended cable antenna to the body of the router. Depending on the SKU ordered, the adapters come with different connectors. Table 3-2 lists the different adapters and SKUs supported by each adapter. For instructions on how to install the adapter, see the “Installing the 3G Adapter for Extended Cable/Antenna” section. Otherwise, follow Step 7.

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Installing the 3G Adapter for Extended Cable/Antenna

For better signal and reception, if you are using the Cisco 3G Adapter for Extended Cable/Antenna, 3G-ACC-SMKTS9-TNC, follow these steps to install it:

Step 1

Figure 3-20 Locating the Phillips Screw

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Figure 3-21 Locating the Hooks on the Adapter

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Figure 3-22 Inserting the Hooks

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Figure 3-23 Attaching the Adapter

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Figure 3-24 Adapter Connected to 3G Card and Router Chassis

Now the adapter is ready for use with the extension cable.

Table 3-3 lists the loss information for the ultra-low-loss (ULL) LMR 400 cables available with the adapter for the 3G fixed platforms.

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For additional information on all the available cables and antennas available for 3G, go to: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/1800/1861/software/feature/guide/mrwlsgsm.html#wp1262730

Connecting a Data BRI Port

You can connect the Data BRI port to the ISDN service provider as a backup link to the WAN port in case the primary xDSL (general term referring to various forms of DSL, including global industry standard symmetrical high-speed DSL [G.SHDSL]) WAN service fails. The Data BRI connection is not available on the third-generation (3G) models.

The cabling requirements for the ISDN S/T connection are as follows:

• You must provide two unshielded Category 5 cables. The first cable connects the NT1 box to the splitter, and the second cable connects the splitter to the wall jack.
• There are RJ-45 connectors at both ends of the default orange ISDN S/T cable. However, an RJ-45–to–RJ-11 ISDN S/T cable is available upon request if the wall jack at the site requires an RJ-11 connector. Contact your router reseller for the appropriate cable.

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Both LAN and WAN ports use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables to these connectors. To avoid damage to the router, do not connect telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits (such as ISDN or DSL circuits) to safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits (such as LAN circuits).

To connect the Data BRI port to the ISDN service provider, follow these steps:

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Step 1

Figure 3-25 Connecting the Data BRI Port to the ISDN Line

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Connecting an FE Line to an FE WAN Port

To connect the Fast Ethernet (FE) WAN port on the router, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-26 Connecting the FE WAN Port

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Connecting a GE Line to an GE WAN Port

To connect the Gigabit Ethernet (GE) WAN port on the router, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-27 Connecting the GE WAN Port

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Connecting an xDSL Line

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Cisco Systems DSL WAN Interfaces are tested for compliance with regulatory standards such as FCC Part 68, ITU-T K.21, IEC 61000-4-5, and CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1. These standards assume Primary Protection devices protect the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). These devices are normally installed by the service provider, local exchange carrier or qualified service person and are located at the telecom service provider entrance, network interface box, or demarcation point. See Figure 3-28 for the likely location of the primary protection device. The primary protection device must be suitable for the xDSL interface employed. Please contact your sales team or qualified service person for further information and installation.

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To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

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Figure 3-28 Primary Protection Device Location

To connect the router to a global industry standard symmetrical high-speed DSL (G.SHDSL) line, very-high-speed digital subscriber line 2 (VDSL2) port, or an ADSL2+ line, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-29 Connecting the xDSL Line

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The primary WAN port is designed for an RJ-45 connector only. Damage to the primary WAN port may occur if a non-RJ-45 connector is inserted.

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Connecting Power over Ethernet

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Figure 3-30 shows how to connect the 48-VDC Power over Ethernet (PoE) power adapter to your router. The PoE adapter provides power to ports 0 and 1 of the 4-port 10/100 FE switch on the Cisco 880 series routers and ports 0,1, 2, and 3 of the 8-port 10/100 FE switch on the Cisco 890 series routers.

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Figure 3-30 Connecting PoE for the Cisco 880 and the Cisco 890 Series Routers

The Cisco 880 series ISRs with embedded WLAN antennas require a single external power supply: a 30-W power supply for non-POE-enabled routers or a 60-W power supply for POE-enabled routers. For the back panels of some of these routers, see Figure 1-33 and Figure 1-35.

Connecting the AC Adapter

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To connect your Cisco 860 series, Cisco 880 series, or the Cisco 890FSP ISR to an AC power outlet, follow these steps:

Step 1

Figure 3-31 Connecting the AC Adapter

Figure 3-32 Connecting the AC Adapter for the Cisco 892FSP

Figure 3-33 Cisco 892FSP, 896VA, 897VA, and 898EA Power Adapter Connector Pin Assignment

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Figure 3-34 Securing the Power Cord

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Figure 3-35 Power Lock Clip Latched Into the Holes on Either Side of the Power Connector

Connecting an FXS Line

Use a standard straight-through RJ-11 modular telephone cable to connect a Foreign Exchange Service (FXS) port to a telephone or fax machine.

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To connect the FXS line, follow these steps:

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Figure 3-36 Connecting an FXS Line

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Connecting an FXO Line

Use a straight-through RJ-11 cable to connect the FXO voice port to the PSTN or PBX through a telephone wall outlet.

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To connect the FXO line, follow these steps:

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Figure 3-37 Connecting an FXO Line

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This option allows a stepped offhook resistance during seizure, which avoids overloading the circuit during offhook in the event that ringing voltage is present on the circuit at the same time as the trunk seizure. The stepped offhook resistance is initially set to 800 Ohms, then adjusts to 50 Ohms when ringing voltage is not present.

To enable the soft-offhook command on the port, and to access the connection command with plar opx syntax, see the Cisco Command Lookup Tool.

Connecting a Voice ISDN BRI Line

Use a straight-through RJ-45 cable to connect the voice BRI port to the ISDN network through a telephone outlet or other device.

Caution

To prevent damage to the router, be sure to connect the BRI cable to the BRI connector only and not to any other RJ-45 connector.

To connect the voice BRI line, follow these steps:

Step 1

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Figure 3-38 shows a voice BRI line connection.

Figure 3-38 Connecting a Voice BRI Line

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Verifying Connections

To verify that all devices are properly connected to the router, first turn on all the connected devices, then check the LEDs. To verify router operation, refer to Table 3-1.

For the full LED descriptions, see the “LEDs” section.