Product specifications

Chapter 3: Installation and Setup Efficient Networks
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Router family
Technical Reference Guide
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Installation
Verify the Package Contents
Your package should contain the items listed below. If you determine anything to be
damaged or missing, please contact the dealer from whom the equipment was
purchased.
• One Efficient Networks 5900 Series Business gateway
• One Efficient Networks Documentation CD-ROM
• One AC power adapter
• One Ethernet cable, RJ-45
• One ADSL cable, RJ-11, or an additional RJ-45 cable (modem 5950) for
SHDSL connection
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter (console)
• One 5900 Series Quick-Start Guide (varies per router model)
• One Safety and Certifications Sheet
• Customer Release Notes with the latest information
Connecting the Router
Step 1 Place your router in a location where it will be well ventilated. Do not stack it with
other devices or place it on carpet.
Step 2 Connect your PC directly to any of the routers eight Ethernet ports, using one of the
RJ-45 Ethernet cables. You may also connect additional Ethernet devices to the
router’s Ethernet ports.
Step 3 Connect your router to the DSL jack
• Use the RJ-11 cable (purple label) for models 5930 and 5935
• Use the RJ-45 cable model 5950.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only no. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Such cords are used to connect your DSL port on your router to the DSL (telephone)
jack.
Step 4 Optionally, if you will be using the serial interface to perform configuration tasks from
the Command Line Interface, connect an Ethernet cable form one of your your PC’s
serial ports to the MGMT Console port on the rear of the router.