User guide
xviii Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide
Document Organization
Document Organization
The major sections of this user guide are as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Overview of the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server,” discusses the features
and specifications of the Cisco 2500 series access server.
• Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server,” discusses
environmental requirements and preparation for network connections, and describes the
various ports and how to prepare for connections between networks and ports.
• Chapter 3, “Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server,” includes cabling and basic
installation information.
• Chapter 4, “Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server,” discusses configuration
for the console and modems and other asynchronous devices attached to the
Cisco 2500 series access servers using AutoInstall, manually using the automated setup
utility, or manually without using the setup utility.
• Appendix A, “Internetworking Primer,” includes basic information on the Cisco IOS
operating environment, LANs, WANs, desktop protocols, modems, and asynchronous
protocols.
• Appendix B, “Maintaining the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server,” discusses
maintenance procedures, including items such as Flash memory SIMM replacement,
system code upgrades, and DRAM replacement.
• Appendix C, “Cable Specifications,” lists pinout information for all cables used with
the Cisco 2500 series access server.
• Appendix D, “Translated Safety Warnings,” contains translations for the warnings that
appear in this manual.