Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electric codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your router.
Ensure that the site is properly prepared before beginning installation. If you are experiencing shutdowns or
unusually high errors with your existing equipment, this section can also help you isolate the cause of failures
and prevent future problems.
Pole-Top Installation Requirements
These installation steps (see
Mounting the Router, on page 25
) require that the router mounting and installation
locations, usually at the top of a power or other utility pole, have the following connections available for basic
router installation:
• AC power connection, as described in
Power Guidelines and Requirements, on page 24
• Ethernet connection, as described in
Ethernet Connections, on page 24
.
Environmental Requirements
The location of your router is an important consideration for proper operation. Equipment placed too close
together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can make
maintenance difficult. Plan for access to both power supply side and cable side panels of the router.
If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or an unusually high number of errors with your existing equipment,
these precautions and recommendations may help you isolate the cause of failure and prevent future problems.
• Always follow ESD-prevention procedures described in
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, on
to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent
equipment failure.
• Ensure that all empty module slots have blank panels installed and that all ports are sealed.
• When other equipment is installed on or connected to the router, try operating the router by itself, if
possible. Power off other equipment (such as USB devices and installed third-party modules) to allow
the router under test a maximum of cooling air and clean power.
FCC Safety Compliance Statements
Class A Notice for FCC
Modifying the equipment without Cisco’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer complying
with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment may be
limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to radio or television
communications at your own expense.
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Installation Safety and Site Preparation
Site Requirements
