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Cisco uBR905 Router Hardware Installation Guide
OL-0598-01 (9/2000)
Preface
This document, the Cisco uBR905 Cable Access Router Hardware Installation Guide, describes
installing, powering on, and troubleshooting a Cisco uBR905 cable access router. The document also
includes cabling and pinout information.
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Audience
This guide is intended for coaxial networking transmission installers and technicians who are familiar
with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cable television wiring and equipment. Cable
system installers and technicians should be familiar with their cable plant’s base operating parameters
and subscriber service offerings. Cable system support engineers and administrators should be
acquainted with Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks.
Note
This document contains instructions to install or configure the Cisco uBR905 cable access
router using procedures that only qualified personnel should perform. This document is
not intended for subscribers. See the “Related Documentation” section of this preface for
the documentation available for subscribers.
Purpose
This guide covers the physical installation of the Cisco uBR905 cable access router. These procedures
include site preparation; the physical placement of the router in an appropriate location; the cabling
required for the power, Ethernet, and cable connections; and verification of the installation at the
router’s initial power on.