3Com 3C13701, Installation Manual

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Installing the Router on the Workbench 61
Installing the Router
on the Workbench
You can install any Router 5000 on a workbench.
To install the router on a workbench, take the following precautions:
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Ensure that the workbench is smooth and stable.
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Leave a heat-dissipation clearance of 10 cm (4 in) around the router.
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Do not put heavy objects on the router.
Connecting the Power
Cable
To connect the router to the power outlet and confirm that the PGND wire is
properly grounded, do the following:
1 Connect the output end of the power socket on the rear panel of the router.
2 Connect the input end to the AC power outlet.
3 Turn on the power switch on the router.
4 Confirm that the router has power by checking whether the POWER LED is on.
Connecting the Router
to the Console
Terminal
The Router 5000 provides a console port, through which you can configure the
router.
The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. The end that is used to connect to
the console port of the router has an RJ-45 connector. At the other end of the
console cable has both a DB-9 (female) adapter and a DB-25 (female) adapter. Use
the appropriate connector for the port on the console terminal.
Figure 63 Console Cable Assembly
To connect the router to a console terminal:
1 Turn off power to the router.
2 Select a console terminal — This can be either a standard ASCII terminal with an
RS-232 serial port, or a PC.
3 Connect the cable — Turn the power switch off, and then connect the serial
interface of the console cable to the console port of the router.
Enlarged A side DB25 Female
8P8C Plug
Enlarged B side
DB9 Female
Enlarged C side