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Chapter 5 Cable Connection Procedures
Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem
Ports and Cabling
summarizes some typical WAN, LAN, and voice connections for Cisco IAD2801 integrated
access devices. The connections summarized here are also described in detail in the following
documents:
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide
Connection Procedures and Precautions
Connect each WAN, LAN, and voice cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on a network
module or interface card.
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Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.
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Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine.
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Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radiuses are satisfactory. Reposition cables,
if necessary.
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Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.
For cable pinouts, refer to the
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
document.
Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem
Your router has console and auxiliary ports for system management. These ports provide administrative
access to your router either locally (with a console terminal or PC) or remotely (with a modem).
Cisco provides the following cables for connecting your router to a console terminal, PC, or modem:
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One console cable (RJ-45-to-DB-9, blue)
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One DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter
This section describes how to connect a console terminal or PC to the console port and how to connect
a modem to the auxiliary port.
summarizes the system management connections.
Table 5-1
WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections
Port or Connection
Port Type, Color
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1.
Cable color codes are specific to Cisco cables.
Connection:
Cable
Ethernet
RJ-45, yellow
Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch
Category 5 or higher Ethernet
ADSL
RJ-11C/CA11A,
lavender
Network demarcation device for
service provider DSL interface
RJ-11 straight-through
SHDSL
RJ-45
Network demarcation device for
service provider DSL interface
RJ-45 straight-through
Analog voice FXS
RJ-11, gray
Telephone, fax
RJ-11; RJ21 if using NM-HDA,
straight-through
BRI Voice
RJ-48C/CA81A, tan, Digital voice
RJ-48C straight-through,