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This chapter describes the site requirements and equipment needed to install your Cisco 1900 series integrated services router.
Note To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 1900 Series Routers document that accompanies your router.
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029
Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. Statement 1046
– Installing or removing a chassis
– Removing the top cover of a chassis
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
– Turn off power to the device.
– If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the victim’s condition and then call for help.
– Determine whether the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action.
In addition, use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source, but is still connected to telephone wiring or other network cabling:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD can occur if electronic printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures. Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing modules:
This section describes the requirements that your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your router. Ensure that the site is properly prepared before beginning installation. If you are experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing equipment, this section can also help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems.
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving “clean” power (free of spikes and noise). Install a power conditioner if necessary.
Warning The device is designed for connection to TN and IT power systems. Statement 1007
The Cisco 1900 series router is designed for placement on a desktop, rack-mounted or wall mounted.
The location of your router is an extremely important consideration for proper operation. Equipment placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can also make maintenance difficult. Plan for access to both front and back panels of the router.
When planning your site layout and equipment locations, remember the precautions described in the “Site Configuration” section to help avoid equipment failures and reduce the possibility of environmentally caused shutdowns. If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or an unusually high number of errors with your existing equipment, these precautions may help you isolate the cause of the failures and prevent future problems.
The following precautions will help you plan an acceptable operating environment for your router and will help you avoid environmentally caused equipment failures:
Wireless communication depends upon the propagation of radio waves. Many environmental factors influence radio waves. The Cisco Multiband Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna Installation Notes describes factors affecting this. We recommend that you review these factors before you determine a location for the router.
The type of antenna used with your wireless router and its location greatly impact the quality of wireless connections to the router. Cisco 1900 series wireless routers are compatible with three different antenna types—swivel-mount dipole antennas that mounts on the back panel of the router, a wall-mount antenna, and a ceiling-mount antenna.
For more information about antenna coverage and optimal usage, see the following documents:
Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking it.
The router, cables, publications, and any optional equipment that you ordered may be shipped in more than one container.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support information is in the quick start guide that shipped with your router.
The sample installation checklist lists items and procedures for installing a new router. Make a copy of this checklist, and mark each item when you complete it. Include a copy of the checklist for each router in your Site Log (described in the “Site Log” section).
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Cisco Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Roadmap document received |
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The Site Log is a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the chassis so that anyone who performs tasks has easy access to it. Use the Installation Checklist to verify steps in installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following information:
– Installation of network modules
– Removal or replacement of network modules and other upgrades
– Maintenance schedules and requirements
You need the following tools and equipment for installing and upgrading the router and its components:
In addition, depending on the type of modules that you plan to use, you might need the following equipment to connect a port to an external network:
Note For more information on cable specifications, refer to Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.