Table Of Contents
Connecting the Router
Preparing to Connect the Router
Preventing Damage to the Router
Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation
Connecting a Phone
Connecting an External Ethernet Switch
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Terminal Emulator Settings
Connecting the 3G Card
Connecting a Data BRI Port
Connecting an FE Line to an FE WAN Port
Connecting an GE Line to an GE WAN Port
Connecting a G.SHDSL Line to a G.SHDSL Port
Connecting Power over Ethernet
Connecting the AC Adapter
Connecting an FXS Line
Connecting an FXO Line
Connecting a Voice ISDN BRI Line
Verifying Connections
Connecting the Router
This chapter describes how to connect Cisco 860 series and Cisco 880 series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) to Ethernet devices, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and the network. The chapter contains the following sections:
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Preparing to Connect the Router
•Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation
•Connecting a Phone
•Connecting an External Ethernet Switch
•Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
•Connecting the 3G Card
•Connecting a Data BRI Port
•Connecting an FE Line to an FE WAN Port
•Connecting a G.SHDSL Line to a G.SHDSL Port
•Connecting Power over Ethernet
•Connecting the AC Adapter
•Connecting an FXS Line
•Connecting an FXO Line
•Connecting a Voice ISDN BRI Line
•Verifying Connections
Note For compliance and safety information, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Roadmap that ships with the router and the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers.
Note The illustrations in this chapter show a wireless router with antennas attached. Nonwireless routers do not have antennas or antenna connectors on the back panel. However, the procedures for connecting devices to the router are the same for both wireless and nonwireless routers.
Note Depending on the features available for your router, some content in this chapter may not apply to your router.
Preparing to Connect the Router
Before you connect the router to the devices, install the router according to the instructions in Chapter 2, "Installing the Router."
Preventing Damage to the Router
To prevent damage to your router, follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:
•Turn off power to the devices and to the router until all connections are completed.
Caution Do not turn on the devices until after you have completed all connections to the router.
•Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco Systems to the color-coded ports on the back panel.
•If you must supply your own cable, see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," for cabling specifications. If this appendix does not provide specifications for a particular cable, we strongly recommend ordering the cable from Cisco.
Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation
To connect a PC (or other Ethernet devices) to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch port on the router. Figure 3-1 shows a Cisco 888W router connected to a PC.
Figure 3-1 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation
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Yellow Ethernet cable supplied with the router
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RJ-45 port on the network interface card (NIC)
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Ethernet switch port on the router
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the network interface card (NIC) that is installed in the PC, server, or workstation.
Step 3 (Optional) Connect additional servers, PCs, or workstations to the other Ethernet switch ports.
Note Use the Cisco Configuration Express to configure the Internet connection settings. See the Cisco Configuration Professional Quick Start Guide for more information.
Connecting a Phone
To connect an 802.3af-compliant phone to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to Ethernet switch port 0 or port 1 on the router. Figure 3-2 shows a Cisco 888W router connected to a phone.
Figure 3-2 Connecting a Phone
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Yellow Ethernet cable
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RJ-45 port on a phone
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Ethernet switch port 1 on the router
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the phone.
Connecting an External Ethernet Switch
If more than four PCs in an office must be connected to each other, you can add Ethernet connections to the router by connecting an external Ethernet switch to the router's Ethernet switch.
To connect an external Ethernet switch to an Ethernet switch port on the router, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch port on the router. Figure 3-3 shows a Cisco 888W router connected to an Ethernet switch.
Figure 3-3 Connecting to an Ethernet Switch
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Ethernet switch port on the router.
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Yellow CAT5 Ethernet cable, RJ-45-to-RJ-45, connecting to an external Ethernet switch port.
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Available port on the external Ethernet switch.
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the available port on the Ethernet switch to add additional Ethernet connections.
Step 3 Turn on the Ethernet switch.
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Connect a terminal or PC to the Console Aux port either to configure the software by using the command-line interface (CLI) or to troubleshoot problems with the router.
To connect a terminal or PC to the console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of a DB-9-to-RJ-45 serial cable to the RJ-45 Console Aux port on the router. Figure 3-4 shows the RJ-45 end of the serial cable connected to the Console Aux port on the router.
Figure 3-4 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
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RJ-45 connector to the Console Aux port on the router
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DB-9 connector
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Step 2 Connect the DB-9 end of the DB-9-to-RJ-45 serial cable to the to the COM port on your laptop or PC.
Note Some laptops and personal computers do not come with DB-9 serial port connectors and may require a USB-to-serial port adapter.
Step 3 To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application.
Terminal Emulator Settings
Use the following settings for the terminal emulator connection:
•9600 baud
•8 data bits, no parity
•1 stop bit
•No flow control
When the terminal emulator establishes communications, the router prompt is displayed.
For more information on terminal emulation settings, see Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings for Console Connections.
Connecting the 3G Card
Note The Cisco 880G router does not support OIR of the 3G card. You must enter the shutdown command on the cellular interface before you remove the 3G card from the router.
To connect and secure the 3G card, follow these steps:
Step 1 Align the 3G card to the 3G express card slot, as shown in Figure 3-5. Keep the card parallel to the surface and firmly push the card into the slot.
Tip Holding the 3G card on the flat metal surface will make it easier to align and insert the 3G card.
Note When inserting the card into the 3G express card slot, you may hear a metal-on-metal sound as the 3G card rubs against the internal metal cage. The 3G card is designed to fit tightly into the 3G express card slot. Firm pressure may be required to insert the card.
Note Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) customers will need to insert a SIMM card, provided by their network carrier, into the 3G card.
Figure 3-5 Inserting the 3G Card
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3G card with the Cisco logo facing up
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Screw holes for locking bracket
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3G express card slot
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Pin holes for aligning the locking bracket
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Notches on the 3G card
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SIMM slot (in HSPA1 cards only)
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Step 2 Open the top of the anti-theft locking bracket, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Opening the Anti-theft Locking Bracket
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Pins on the locking bracket for alignment
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Step 3 Slide the opened locking bracket under the 3G card. The locking bracket should align with the notches on either side of the 3G card, as shown in Figure 3-7, and the pins on the locking bracket should be inserted into the corresponding holes in the router.
Figure 3-7 Installing the Locking Bracket
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3G card
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Notch on the 3G card
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Locking bracket
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Step 4 Close the locking bracket, as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Closing the Locking Bracket
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3G card
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Locking bracket
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Step 5 Insert the screws, as shown in Figure 3-9, and tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 3-9 Inserting the Screws
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3G card
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Screws
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Locking bracket
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Screw holes on the locking bracket
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Step 6 To connect the antenna to the 3G card, insert the antenna connector into the antenna connector hole on the 3G card. Figure 3-10 show the antenna connected to the 3G card.
Figure 3-10 Antenna connected to the 3G Card
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Antenna on a cradle
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Antenna connector receptacle1
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Antenna connector
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Step 7 Clean the flat surface to which you will affix the antenna.
Step 8 Remove the protective tape from the adhesive on the bottom of the antenna cradle, then firmly press the cradle to the flat surface.
Connecting a Data BRI Port
You can connect the Data BRI port to the ISDN service provider as a backup link to the WAN port in case the primary xDSL (general term referring to various forms of DSL, including global industry standard symmetrical high-speed DSL [G.SHDSL]) WAN service fails. The Data BRI connection is not available on the third-generation (3G) models.
The cabling requirements for the ISDN S/T connection are as follows:
•You must provide two unshielded Category 5 cables. The first cable connects the NT1 box to the splitter, and the second cable connects the splitter to the wall jack.
•There are RJ-45 connectors at both ends of the default orange ISDN S/T cable. However, an RJ-45-to-RJ-11 ISDN S/T cable is available upon request if the wall jack at the site requires an RJ-11 connector. Contact your router reseller for the appropriate cable.
Caution Both LAN and WAN ports use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables to these connectors. To avoid damage to the router, do not connect telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits (such as ISDN or DSL circuits) to safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits (such as LAN circuits).
Although the following procedure shows a Cisco 888W data router, this procedure applies to all Cisco 880 series router with a Data BRI port.
To connect the Data BRI port to the ISDN service provider, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the orange ISDN S/T cable to the Data BRI port on the router. Figure 3-11 shows a Data BRI connection.
Figure 3-11 Connecting the Data BRI Port to the ISDN Line
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Data BRI port on the router
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U-port on the NT1 box
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ISDN S/T cable
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xDSL splitter (provided by the xDSL service provider)
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Network termination 1 (NT1) box
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Telephone line port on the splitter
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S/T port on the NT1 box
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Telecommunication service port on the splitter
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Unshielded CAT 5 cable
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Wall jack
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the orange ISDN S/T cable to the S/T port on the NT1 box.
Step 3 Connect the first unshielded CAT 5 cable from the U-port on the NT1 box to the telephone line port on the splitter.
Step 4 Connect the second unshielded Category 5 cable from the telecommunication service port on the splitter to the wall jack to allow a link to the network service provider.
Connecting an FE Line to an FE WAN Port
To connect the Fast Ethernet (FE) WAN port on the router, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow cable to the FE WAN port as shown in Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12 Connecting the FE WAN Port
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FE WAN port
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Modem connected to the Internet
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CAT 5 cable
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Step 2 Connect the other end of cable to an available port on the modem.
Connecting an GE Line to an GE WAN Port
To connect the Gigabit Ethernet (GE) WAN port on the router, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow cable to the GE WAN port as shown in Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-13 Connecting the GE WAN Port
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GE WAN port
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Modem connected to the Internet
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CAT 5 cable
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Step 2 Connect the other end of cable to an available port on the modem.
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Connecting a G.SHDSL Line to a G.SHDSL Port
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
To connect the router to a global industry standard symmetrical high-speed DSL (G.SHDSL) line, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of an RJ-11 cable to the G.SHDSL port on the router. See Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14 Connecting the G.SHDSL Line
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G.SHDSL port
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DSL wall jack
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DSL wall jack.
Note The DSL line must have been provisioned by your service provider and correctly configured so that the LED shows the carrier detect (CD) status.
Connecting Power over Ethernet
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Figure 3-15 shows how to connect the 48-VDC Power over Ethernet (PoE) power adapter to your router. The PoE adapter provides power to ports 0 and 1 of the 4-port 10/100 FE switch on the Cisco 880 series routers and ports 0,1, 2, and 3 of the 8-port 10/100 FE switch on the Cisco 890 series routers.
Note The router must also be connected to an AC power outlet through a 12-VDC adapter. To connect the router to an AC outlet, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" section.
Figure 3-15 Connecting PoE
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48-VDC PoE input jack
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AC plug
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Power cord
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12-VDC input power-jack plug
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Power adapter—48 VDC
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Power adapter—12 VDC
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Connecting the AC Adapter
Warning The device is designed to work with TN power systems. Statement 19
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120VAC, 20A U.S. (240VAC, 16 to 20A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). The fuse or circuit breaker must have adequate safety approvals recognized by the country of usage. Statement 119
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
To connect your Cisco 860 series or Cisco 880 series ISR to an AC power outlet, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect the router to an AC power outlet as shown in Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16 Connecting the AC Adapter
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12-VDC plug
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Power adapter—12 VDC
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Power cord
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Step 2 To secure the power cord to the router, attach the power lock clip to the power cord, and slide the clip to the end of the DC plug. See Figure 3-17.
Figure 3-17 Securing the Power Cord
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Power lock clip
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Step 3 Snap the latches into the holes on either side of the power connector. See Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-18 Power Lock Clip Latched Into the Holes on Either Side of the Power Connector
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Power lock clip
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Power adapter
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Connecting an FXS Line
Use a standard straight-through RJ-11 modular telephone cable to connect an Foreign Exchange Service (FXS) port to a telephone or fax machine.
Warning This equipment contains a ring signal generator (ringer), which is a source of hazardous voltage. Do not touch the RJ-11 (phone) port wires (conductors), the conductors of a cable connected to the RJ-11 port, or the associated circuit-board when the ringer is active. The ringer is activated by an incoming call.
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection: FXS.
To connect the FXS line, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the straight-through RJ-11 cable to the FXS port. Figure 3-19 shows an FXS line connection.
Figure 3-19 Connecting an FXS Line
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-11 port on the fax or telephone machine.
Connecting an FXO Line
Use a straight-through RJ-11 cable to connect the Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) voice port to the PSTN or PBX through a telephone wall outlet.
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
To connect the FXO line, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of the straight-through RJ-11 cable to the FXO port. See Figure 3-20.
Figure 3-20 Connecting an FXO Line
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ-11 cable to a telephone wall outlet.
Connecting a Voice ISDN BRI Line
Use a straight-through RJ-45 cable to connect the voice BRI port to the ISDN network through a telephone outlet or other device.
Caution To prevent damage to the router, be sure to connect the BRI cable to the BRI connector only, and not to any other RJ-45 connector.
To connect the voice BRI line, follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect one end of a straight-through RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable to the Voice BRI port.
Note When the interface is configured as NT and is connecting to a TE device, use a crossover cable. See Table A-7.
Figure 3-21 shows a voice BRI line connection.
Figure 3-21 Connecting a Voice BRI Line
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 telephone outlet or other device.
Verifying Connections
To verify that all devices are properly connected to the router, first turn on all the connected devices. Then check the LEDs. To verify router operation, refer to Table 3-1.
For full LED description see Table 1-1 "LED Descriptions for the Cisco 860 Series and Cisco 880 Series ISRs".
Table 3-1 Verifying the Router Operation
Power and Link
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Power
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On when power is supplied to the router.
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To servers, PCs, workstations, or an external Ethernet switch connected to the LAN ports (FE01 , FE1, FE2, or FE3)
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On when the FE LAN port is physically connected to a server, PC, workstation, or external Ethernet switch.
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To FE WAN line
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WAN FE4
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On when the WAN Ethernet carrier has detected status.
Blinks when receiving or transmitting data.
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Green when the line is connected to the xDSL DSLAM3 .
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xDSL Data
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Green when receiving or sending data.
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To ISDN line
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Data BRI LNK
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Green when the ISDN line is connected.
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Green when the channel is connected.
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Green when service is established.
Slow blinking when searching for service.
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Amber when service is not established.
Green when signal strength is high.
Off or slow blinking when signal strength is low.
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Green when service is established.
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Green when service is established.
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To PPP9 clients
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Green when either a PPPoE10 or PPPoA11 client is running.
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To VPN12 tunnel
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VPN
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Wireless LAN link status:
•Green if at least one client is associated.
•Off if no client is associated.
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Wireless LAN 2.4-GHz status:
•Green when radio is connected, SSID13 is configured, signal is being transmitted, and client is associated.
•Slow blinking when radio is connected, SSID is configured, and signal is being transmitted.
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