Cisco 860 Series, Hardware Installation Manual

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Cisco Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 3 Connecting the Router
Cisco 860, 880, 890 Series
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 a Modem to the Auxiliary Port
To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:
Step 1
Connect the RJ-45 end of the adapter cable to the Aux port on the router as shown in Figure 3-4 .
Figure 3-12 Connecting a Modem to the Aux Port
Step 2
Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the DB-9 end of the modem adapter.
Step 3 Connect the DB-25 end of the modem adapter to the modem.
Step 4
Make sure that your modem and the router auxiliary port are configured for the same transmission speed
(up to 115200 bits per second [b/s] is supported) and support mode control with data carrier detect
(DCD) and data terminal ready (DTR).
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Aux port (RJ-45)
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DB-9 to DB-25 modem adapter (if required)
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Light blue console cable
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Modem
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