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Cisco uBR905 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3
Installing the Cisco uBR905 Router
Cisco uBR905 Router Installation Checklist
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Ensure that the selected location to install the router is free of dust and meets all
requirements.
“Environmental” section
on page 2-5
Install the Cisco uBR905 router:
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Close to the cable drop connection.
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On a stable, flat surface or desktop close to the devices to be connected such
that your cables reach all devices, but in a location where the bottom, sides, and
rear of the router are clear of obstructions and away from the exhaust of other
equipment.
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Close to the power source—The power source must use a grounded power
outlet, from 100 to 240 VAC, depending on the country of operation.
“Physical Placement”
section on page 3-3
Check the power at the subscriber site before and after installation to ensure that
you are receiving clean power. Ensure proper grounding.
“Verifying Power
Requirements” section on
page 3-3
Verify that each PC to be connected to the router has an Ethernet NIC, and that
TCP/IP networking with DHCP support is enabled. Ensure that all other PC
prerequisites are met.
Connect the router’s F-connector to the cable TV coaxial drop cable. (If the
subscriber also subscribes to cable TV services, install a cable splitter/directional
coupler and high-pass filter as appropriate.)
“Connecting to the Cable
System” section on
page 3-4
Use the Ethernet ports to connect the Cisco uBR905 router to CPE devices at the
site:
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To directly connect PCs to the Cisco uBR905 router, connect as many as four
of the unit’s Ethernet hub ports directly to the 10BaseT Ethernet (RJ-45) ports
of the PCs. Use 10BaseT Ethernet straight-through cables.
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To connect additional PCs and CPE devices at the site or to connect to an
existing network at the site, connect one of the unit’s Ethernet hub ports
directly to the 10BaseT Ethernet port of an Ethernet hub. Use a 10BaseT
Ethernet crossover cable. Then connect each computer/device to the hub, again
using 10BaseT Ethernet crossover cables.
Note
If your hub has an uplink port, you might be able to use straight-through
cables to connect the hub to the PC.
“Connecting the Ethernet
Cables” section on
page 3-5
Attach the 8-pin end of the power supply cord into the router’s power connector and
connect the other end to the power supply. Plug the router’s power supply into the
wall outlet. Watch the router power on and initialize.
“Connecting Power”
section on page 3-6
Power on all other devices at the subscriber site: PCs, Ethernet hub, and all other
equipment as applicable.
“Router Power On and
Initialization Sequence”
section on page 3-8
