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Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: DOC-7814784= Text Part Number: 78-14784-02
Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: DOC-7814784= Text Part Number: 78-14784-02
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... xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco Technical Support Website xvii Submitting a Service Request xviii Definitions of Service Request Severity xix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xix Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-2 Router Overview 1-3 Front Panel 1-3 Back Panel 1-4 LED Functions 1-5 Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide vii
... xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco Technical Support Website xvii Submitting a Service Request xviii Definitions of Service Request Severity xix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xix Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-2 Router Overview 1-3 Front Panel 1-3 Back Panel 1-4 LED Functions 1-5 Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide vii
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...Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4 Unpacking the Box 2-5 Preventing Damage to the Router 2-6 Installing the Router 2-6 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation 2-6 Connecting an External Ethernet Switch (Optional) 2-8 Connecting to the Internet 2-10 Connecting a Broadband Modem 2-10 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port... to a Website 2-22 Starting the CRWS Software 2-22 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-4 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide viii 78-14784-02
...Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4 Unpacking the Box 2-5 Preventing Damage to the Router 2-6 Installing the Router 2-6 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation 2-6 Connecting an External Ethernet Switch (Optional) 2-8 Connecting to the Internet 2-10 Connecting a Broadband Modem 2-10 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port... to a Website 2-22 Starting the CRWS Software 2-22 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-4 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide viii 78-14784-02
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INDEX Specifications and Cables A-5 System Specifications A-5 LAN Port A-7 Console Connector Pinouts A-8 Cabling Specifications A-8 Ethernet Cable Specifications A-9 Maximum Cable Distance A-9 Contents 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Specifications and Cables A-5 System Specifications A-5 LAN Port A-7 Console Connector Pinouts A-8 Cabling Specifications A-8 Ethernet Cable Specifications A-9 Maximum Cable Distance A-9 Contents 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide ix
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Contents Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide x 78-14784-02
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... them. • Appendix A, "Specifications and Cables"-Provides port connector pinouts and specifications for service technicians who have no experience installing routers and whose goal is to connect the router to provide. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xi It also describes related documentation and how to access electronic documentation.
... them. • Appendix A, "Specifications and Cables"-Provides port connector pinouts and specifications for service technicians who have no experience installing routers and whose goal is to connect the router to provide. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xi It also describes related documentation and how to access electronic documentation.
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Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des ...Before you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be careful. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-14784-02 Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les...
Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des ...Before you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be careful. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-14784-02 Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les...
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... technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide, the Cisco 831 documentation set includes...
... technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide, the Cisco 831 documentation set includes...
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... to bug-doc@cisco.com. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xv The Documentation DVD is available as a single unit. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ • Nonregistered Cisco.com users can...
... to bug-doc@cisco.com. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xv The Documentation DVD is available as a single unit. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/ • Nonregistered Cisco.com users can...
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...perform these tasks: • Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco Products Cisco is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html Reporting Security Problems in Cisco products. • Obtain assistance with security incidents that...vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: • Emergencies - Cisco Product Security Overview Preface You can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from Cisco. security-alert@cisco.com Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide...
...perform these tasks: • Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco Products Cisco is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html Reporting Security Problems in Cisco products. • Obtain assistance with security incidents that...vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: • Emergencies - Cisco Product Security Overview Preface You can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from Cisco. security-alert@cisco.com Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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... online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x. Never use in this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvii PSIRT can also reach PSIRT by telephone: • 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 Obtaining Technical...
... online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x. Never use in this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvii PSIRT can also reach PSIRT by telephone: • 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 Obtaining Technical...
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...: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 xviii Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14784-02 To open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are assigned immediately to S1 and... S2 service requests are those in which you require product information.) After you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before placing a service call. or for service. Obtaining...
...: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 xviii Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14784-02 To open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are assigned immediately to S1 and... S2 service requests are those in which you require product information.) After you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before placing a service call. or for service. Obtaining...
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... or no effect on your business operation are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions. Both new and experienced users will commit full-time ...cisco.com/go/marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from these publications. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router...
... or no effect on your business operation are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions. Both new and experienced users will commit full-time ...cisco.com/go/marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from these publications. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router...
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...to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links ... studies and business strategies to help growing companies learn how they can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xx 78-14784-02
...to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links ... studies and business strategies to help growing companies learn how they can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xx 78-14784-02
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... to an Internet service provider (ISP) over a broadband or Ethernet connection to the following sites: • Corporate LANs • The Internet The Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers are capable of performance and security. The Cisco 831 router is designed with a straight-through cable or crossover ..., and dial backup functionality via the auxiliary console port. The SOHO 91 router has a fixed memory configuration. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The Cisco 831 router supports the ability to add Flash memory or SDRAM, either as a backup...
... to an Internet service provider (ISP) over a broadband or Ethernet connection to the following sites: • Corporate LANs • The Internet The Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers are capable of performance and security. The Cisco 831 router is designed with a straight-through cable or crossover ..., and dial backup functionality via the auxiliary console port. The SOHO 91 router has a fixed memory configuration. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-1 The Cisco 831 router supports the ability to add Flash memory or SDRAM, either as a backup...
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... implemented by the processor include Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple DES (3DES); Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14784-02 Provides connection to -Point Compression (MPPC). Supports Cisco IOS software. and Microsoft Point-to 10BASE-T. Table 1-1 Feature Summary for software configuration ... of Flash memory; and Lempel-Zif-Stac (LZS) compression; Provides a connection to the terminal or PC for Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Feature 10BASE-T/100BASE-T built-in hardware. Color-coded ports and cables reduce the chance of these...
... implemented by the processor include Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple DES (3DES); Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14784-02 Provides connection to -Point Compression (MPPC). Supports Cisco IOS software. and Microsoft Point-to 10BASE-T. Table 1-1 Feature Summary for software configuration ... of Flash memory; and Lempel-Zif-Stac (LZS) compression; Provides a connection to the terminal or PC for Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Feature 10BASE-T/100BASE-T built-in hardware. Color-coded ports and cables reduce the chance of these...
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... front panel of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-1 depicts the front panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the front panel of Cisco 831 Router 82020 OK 1INTREXRDNETTXD C1ISC2OCO8M03P0UTS4EERRISESRXD TXD 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview Table 1-2 describes the ports on the Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers. Table 1-2 Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 Router Ports Router Cisco 831 SOHO 91 Built...
... front panel of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-1 depicts the front panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the front panel of Cisco 831 Router 82020 OK 1INTREXRDNETTXD C1ISC2OCO8M03P0UTS4EERRISESRXD TXD 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview Table 1-2 describes the ports on the Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers. Table 1-2 Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 Router Ports Router Cisco 831 SOHO 91 Built...
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... of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-2 depicts the back panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the back panel of the built-in 8 Power on/off button switch connects to Ethernet network devices 4 Ethernet port 1 of the Cisco SOHO 91 router is nearly identical). Figure 1-2 Cisco 831 Back Panel ETHERNET 10BASET COMPUTERS (E0) 4 3 2 1 1 3 2 4 CONSOLE Cisco 831 ETHERNET 10BASET ... devices 3 Ethernet port 2 of the built-in 7 Input jack connects to power supply switch connects to Ethernet network devices 82022 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14784-02
... of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-2 depicts the back panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the back panel of the built-in 8 Power on/off button switch connects to Ethernet network devices 4 Ethernet port 1 of the Cisco SOHO 91 router is nearly identical). Figure 1-2 Cisco 831 Back Panel ETHERNET 10BASET COMPUTERS (E0) 4 3 2 1 1 3 2 4 CONSOLE Cisco 831 ETHERNET 10BASET ... devices 3 Ethernet port 2 of the built-in 7 Input jack connects to power supply switch connects to Ethernet network devices 82022 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14784-02
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... through Ethernet 2. Green Blinks when WAN Ethernet transmits data. Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview LED Functions Table 1-3 summarizes the functions of the LEDs on the Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router LED PWR_OK WAN_LED_OK WAN_LED_RxD WAN_LED_TxD E1 (port 1 of built-in switch) Status E2...LAN_TxD Color Function Green On when DC power is being supplied to the router. Green On when Ethernet 1 connects to the WAN port. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Green Blinks when built-in Ethernet switch receives data...
... through Ethernet 2. Green Blinks when WAN Ethernet transmits data. Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview LED Functions Table 1-3 summarizes the functions of the LEDs on the Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router LED PWR_OK WAN_LED_OK WAN_LED_RxD WAN_LED_TxD E1 (port 1 of built-in switch) Status E2...LAN_TxD Color Function Green On when DC power is being supplied to the router. Green On when Ethernet 1 connects to the WAN port. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Green Blinks when built-in Ethernet switch receives data...