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Cisco 2600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Router
This chapter guides you through the installation of the Cisco 2600 series routers and includes the
following sections:
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 3-1
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Setting Up the Chassis, page 3-2
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Connecting the DC Power Supply, page 3-12
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Grounding the Chassis, page 3-15
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Power on the Router, page 3-17
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Connecting to a Network, page 3-17
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Connecting the Console Terminal and Modem, page 3-20
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What to Do After Installing Router Hardware, page 3-22
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. To
see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the
Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information
document that accompanied this device.
Required Tools and Equipment
Installation might require some tools and equipment that are not provided as standard equipment with
the router. Following are the tools and parts required for a typical router installation:
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Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
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Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (0.476 cm) and medium, 1/4-in. (0.625 cm).
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD)-preventive wrist strap.
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Screws to secure the rack-mount brackets to the router.
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Grounding lug with attaching screws.
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Cables for connecting a PC or modem to the router (included).
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Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration):
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Ethernet 10BASE-T cable for connection to an Ethernet port (included).
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Ethernet 100BASE-T cable for connection to a Fast Ethernet port (included).
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Token Ring lobe cable for connection to the Token Ring port (included).
