Table Of Contents
Cisco 1710 Security Router Overview
Key Features
Back Panel Ports and LEDs
Front Panel LEDs
Router Memory
Types of Memory
Amounts of Memory
Unpacking the Router
Additional Required Equipment
Cisco 1710 Security Router Overview
This chapter introduces the Cisco 1710 Security router, also referred to in this guide as the router, and covers the following topics:
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Key Features
•Back Panel Ports and LEDs
•Front Panel LEDs
•Router Memory
•Unpacking the Router
•Additional Required Equipment
Key Features
As Figure 1-1 shows, the Cisco 1710 Security router is a small desktop- or wall-mountable Virtual Private Network (VPN) router. The router is designed to provide security and privacy while accessing information across public IP networks. Useful in a variety of scenarios and configurations, the Cisco 1710 Security router can provide, for example:
•Secure site-to-site connections between remote offices, small branch offices, and corporate offices
•Secure remote access to mobile workers, telecommuters, and day-extenders
•Secure extranet access for customers and partners
Figure 1-1 Cisco 1710 Security Router
The router is equipped with a VPN module that provides hardware Triple DES (3DES) encryption.
Table 1-1 lists the key features of the Cisco 1710 Security router.
Table 1-1 Key Features
Feature
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Description
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One Fast Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX) port
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•Operates in full- or half-duplex mode (with manual override available).
•Supports autosensing for 10- or 100-Mbps operation.
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One Ethernet (10BASE-T) port
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Operates in full- or half-duplex mode; set by default to half-duplex mode (needs manual configuration for full-duplex support).
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Console port
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Supports router configuration and management with a directly connected terminal or PC. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
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Auxiliary port
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Supports modem connection to the router, which can be configured and managed from a remote location. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
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VPN hardware-assisted 3DES encryption module
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Provides IPSEC 3DES hardware encryption.
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SNMP support
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Router can be managed over a network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
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AutoInstall support
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Configuration files can be easily downloaded to the router over a WAN connection.
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Kensington security slot
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Router can be secured to a desktop or other surface using Kensington lockdown equipment.
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Support for Cisco IOS software features
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Supports IP, IPX, AppleTalk, IBM, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), NetWare Link Services Protocol (NLSP), Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), encryption, network address translation, and the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature Set.
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Back Panel Ports and LEDs
This section describes the router back panel ports and LEDs, which are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-2 and Table 1-3.
Figure 1-2 Back Panel Ports and LEDs
Table 1-2 Back Panel Connectors
Connector/Slot
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Label/Color
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Description
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Ethernet port (left)
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10BT ETHERNET
(yellow)
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Typically connects the router to the xDSL or cable modem. Can also be used to connect to the local network. This port supports both full- and half-duplex operation, but it is not autosensing. To use this port in full-duplex mode, you must use Cisco IOS software to reconfigure it from the default half-duplex setting.
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Fast Ethernet port (right)
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10/100 ETHERNET
(yellow)
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Typically connects the router to the local Ethernet network. Can also be used to connect to the xDSL or cable modem. This port autosenses the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode (full- or half-duplex mode) of the device to which it is connected and then operates at the same speed and in the same duplex mode.
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Auxiliary port
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AUX
(black)
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Connects to a modem for remote configuration with Cisco IOS software.
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Console port
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CONSOLE
(blue)
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Connects to a terminal or PC for local configuration using Cisco IOS software.
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Power socket
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+5, +12, -12 VDC
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Connects the router to the external power supply.
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Use the back panel LEDs during router installation to confirm that you have correctly connected all cables to the router.
Table 1-3 Back Panel LEDs
LED Label
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Color
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Description
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FDX
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Green
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•On solid—Ethernet port is operating in full-duplex mode.
•Off—Ethernet port is operating in half-duplex mode.
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LINK
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Green
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On when the Ethernet link is operational.
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100
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Green
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•On solid—Fast Ethernet port is operating at 100 Mbps.
•Off—Fast Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps.
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MOD OK
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Green
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On when the VPN hardware encryption module is installed and recognized by IOS.
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Front Panel LEDs
Use the router front panel LEDs to determine network activity and status on the 10BASE-T Ethernet and 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports. The front panel LEDs are illustrated in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-4.
Figure 1-3 Front Panel LEDs
Table 1-4 Front Panel LEDs
LED Label
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Color
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Description
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PWR
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Green
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On means that DC power is being supplied to the router.
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OK
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Green
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On means that the router has successfully booted up and the software is functional. This LED blinks during the power-on self-test (POST), to indicate problems, or when the router is in ROM monitor mode.
See Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting" for information on how to use this LED for router diagnostics.
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10BT and 10/1001
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ACT
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Green
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Blinks when there is network activity on the associated Ethernet port.
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COL
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Yellow
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Blinks when there are packet collisions on the Ethernet network.
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Router Memory
This section describes the types of memory available in the router and tells how to find out how much of each type is present.
Types of Memory
The Cisco 1710 Security router has the following types of memory:
•Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)—This is the main storage memory for the router. DRAM is also called working storage. It contains the dynamic configuration information. The router stores a working copy of Cisco IOS software, dynamic configuration information, and routing table information in DRAM.
•Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM)—This memory contains a backup copy of your configuration. If the power is lost or the router is turned off, this backup copy enables the router to return to operation without reconfiguration.
•Flash memory—This special kind of erasable, programmable memory contains a copy of the Cisco IOS software. You can load a new level of the operating system in every router in your network and then, when it is convenient, you can upgrade the whole network to the new level.
Amounts of Memory
Use the show version command to view the amount of DRAM, NVRAM, and Flash memory stored in your router. The following example of the show version command output displays the amount of memory stored in this router.
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C1700 Software (C1700-BK9NO3R2SY7-M), Experimental Version
12.2(20010418:203826) [lyhuang-sonic 141]
Copyright (c) 1986-2001 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 27-Apr-01 17:23 by lyhuang
cisco 1710 (MPC855T) processor (revision 0x201) with 29492K/32768K
bytes of memory.
Processor board ID JAB051004JX (986636533), with hardware revision
0000
MPC855T processor: part number 5, mask 2
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 Virtual Private Network (VPN) module(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x0
Unpacking the Router
Table 1-5 lists the items that come with your router. All these items are in the accessory kit that is inside the box that your router came in.
Table 1-5 Router Box Contents
•Power cord (black)
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•Power supply
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•Console cable, RJ-45 to DB-9 (light blue)
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•Product documentation
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Additional Required Equipment
Depending on your local network, you will require other items, listed in Table 1-6, to complete your router installation.
Table 1-6 Additional Required Equipment
Equipment
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When You Use It
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Ethernet hub
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A hub connects pieces of network equipment (including the Cisco 1710 Security router) to create a network. You can use a 10-, 100-, or 10/100-Mbps hub with the Cisco 1710 Security router.
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Ethernet switch
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A switch connects pieces of network equipment (including the Cisco 1710 Security router) to create a network. You can use a 10-, 100-, or 10/100-Mbps switch with the Cisco 1710 Security router.
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An Internet connection through a broadband modem
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A broadband modem is needed to provide access to the Internet. You will also need to arrange for and have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) install the necessary equipment and services for xDSL or cable Internet access, if such is not already present.
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Straight-through RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cables
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This cable connects the router to the Ethernet LAN and to the xDSL/cable modem. You will need one cable for each connection that requires this cable type.
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Crossover RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 port adapter
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If you want to use a modem connection to allow for remote configuration of the Cisco 1710 Security router, you will need this type of cable and adapter.
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Asynchronous modem
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Connect a modem to the AUX port on the router when you want to configure the router from a remote location.
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