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Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installation
Preparing for Installation
If cables are connected at one end only, do not touch the exposed pins at the
unconnected end of the cable. This device is intended for use in residential and
commercial environments only.
Caution
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be
between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Unpacking the Box
Table 2-1
lists the items that come with your router. All these items are in the
accessory kit that is inside the box that your router came in. If any of the items is
missing or damaged, contact your customer service representative.
To prepare for installation, follow these steps:
Step 1
Obtain a broadband or Ethernet connection from your service provider.
Step 2
Remove the yellow Ethernet cables, light blue console cable, and product
documentation from the plastic bag. Remove the desktop power supply and the
black power cord from the accessory kit. Gather the Ethernet devices to be
connected to the router: hub, servers, workstations, or PCs.
Step 3
If you plan to configure the software using IOS commands via the console port,
provide a terminal or PC to connect to the console port.
Table 2-1
Router Box Contents
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Power cord (black)
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Desktop power supply
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Console cable, RJ-45-to-DB-9 (light blue)
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Async modem cable for dial backup and remote
management, RJ-45-to-DB-25 (light blue)
(ORDERED SEPARATELY)
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Two Ethernet cables (yellow)
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Product documentation
