Specifications

xiv Cisco Multiport Router Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide

Organization

The major sections of this hardware installation and conﬁguration guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, “Overview,” discusses the features and speciﬁcations of the router, and

describes how to obtain technical support and order documentation.

• Chapter 2, “Preparing to Install the Router,” discusses environmental requirements,

safety recommendations, and describes the various ports and how to prepare for

connections between networks and ports.

• Chapter 3, “Installing the Router,” includes basic installation information and discusses

making connections to your LAN, WAN, and console terminal.

• Chapter 4, “Conﬁguring the Cisco Multiport Serial Routers,” discusses conﬁguring the

terminal and modems and other asynchronous devices attached to the multiport routers

manually using conﬁguration mode, using AutoInstall, or manually using the setup

facility.

• Appendix A, “Troubleshooting the Router,” discusses how to isolate problems and read

the LEDs.

• Appendix B, “Maintaining the Router,” discusses selected maintenance procedures.

• Appendix C, “Cable Speciﬁcations,” provides pinouts for the router ports and cables.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface font.

• Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.

• Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

• Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by

vertical bars ( | ).