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Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Preinstallation Requirements
Inspecting the Router
Inspecting the Router
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. Unpack the router
only when you are ready to install it.
The router, cables, publications, and any optional equipment that you ordered may be shipped in more
than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received
all the following items:
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Router
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6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord
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Cable management bracket
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RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable
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DB-9-to-DB-25 connector adapter
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Two swivel-mount dipole antennas (wireless models only)
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Optional equipment (such as network connection cables or rack-mount brackets)
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Cabling and installation document
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 1800 Integrated Services Routers (Fixed)
document
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(Wireless routers only)
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information for Cisco Access
Products with 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g Radios
document
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Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Quick Start Guide
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Product Registration card and Cisco.com card
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you have problems
installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support
information is given in the cabling and installation document that shipped with your router.
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
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ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
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Number-2 Phillips screwdriver
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Flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
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Screws that fit your rack
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Wire crimper
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Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
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AWG 14 (2 mm
2
) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
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AWG 18 (1 mm
2
) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950–compliant chassis grounding
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For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter
of 1/4 inch (5 to 7 millimeters)
In addition, depending on your planned network configuration, you might need the following equipment
to connect a port to an external network: