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... Check Links 2-20 Configuring the Router 2-20 Checking the PC Configuration 2-20 Using Cisco Router Web Setup to Configure the Router 2-21 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-3 Specifications and Cables A-1 System Specifications A-1 Port Connector Pinouts A-2 Cabling Specifications A-4 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide vi 78...
... Check Links 2-20 Configuring the Router 2-20 Checking the PC Configuration 2-20 Using Cisco Router Web Setup to Configure the Router 2-21 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-3 Specifications and Cables A-1 System Specifications A-1 Port Connector Pinouts A-2 Cabling Specifications A-4 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide vi 78...
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... with both hardware-based and software-based encryption, while the SOHO 97 router supports only software-based encryption. The routers are asymmeric digital subscriber line (ADSL)-over-plain old telephone service (POTS) routing devices. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers are capable of bridging and multiprotocol routing between LAN and WAN ports.
... with both hardware-based and software-based encryption, while the SOHO 97 router supports only software-based encryption. The routers are asymmeric digital subscriber line (ADSL)-over-plain old telephone service (POTS) routing devices. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers are capable of bridging and multiprotocol routing between LAN and WAN ports.
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...access multiplexers (DSLAM) about the impending line drop. Supports Cisco IOS software. Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover function eliminates the need for software configuration using a command-line interface. Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14781-02 up to 10BASE-T.... Provides a web-based software tool for Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 Routers Feature 10/100BASE-T Ethernet switch ADSL port Flash memory Synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Ease of installation Cisco IOS software LAN interface Cisco Router Web Setup Console port Dying gasp Description Provides...
...access multiplexers (DSLAM) about the impending line drop. Supports Cisco IOS software. Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover function eliminates the need for software configuration using a command-line interface. Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14781-02 up to 10BASE-T.... Provides a web-based software tool for Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 Routers Feature 10/100BASE-T Ethernet switch ADSL port Flash memory Synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Ease of installation Cisco IOS software LAN interface Cisco Router Web Setup Console port Dying gasp Description Provides...
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Figure 1-1 Cisco 837 Front Panel 82005 OK CD RXD ADSL TXD 1 2 34 ETHERNET RXD TXD CISCO 800 SERIES Figure 1-2 SOHO 97 Front Panel OK CD RXD ADSL TXD 12 3 ETHE4RNETRXD TXD CISCO SOHO SERIES 82006 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14781-02 Router Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panels Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front panels of the Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers.
Figure 1-1 Cisco 837 Front Panel 82005 OK CD RXD ADSL TXD 1 2 34 ETHERNET RXD TXD CISCO 800 SERIES Figure 1-2 SOHO 97 Front Panel OK CD RXD ADSL TXD 12 3 ETHE4RNETRXD TXD CISCO SOHO SERIES 82006 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14781-02 Router Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panels Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 show the front panels of the Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers.
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The back panel of the SOHO 97 router looks the same as the back panel of the Cisco 837 router. Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview Back Panel Figure 1-3 shows the back panel of the Cisco 837 router. Figure 1-3 Cisco 837 Back Panel ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 2 1 ADSL 1 3 5 2 4 6 +18 VDC 7 8 1 Ethernet port 4 connects to 5 Console port connects to PC or Ethernet network device terminal 2 Ethernet...
The back panel of the SOHO 97 router looks the same as the back panel of the Cisco 837 router. Chapter 1 Product Overview Router Overview Back Panel Figure 1-3 shows the back panel of the Cisco 837 router. Figure 1-3 Cisco 837 Back Panel ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 2 1 ADSL 1 3 5 2 4 6 +18 VDC 7 8 1 Ethernet port 4 connects to 5 Console port connects to PC or Ethernet network device terminal 2 Ethernet...
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... Ethernet 1. Blinks when Ethernet 1 receives or sends data, or when data passes through Ethernet 3. Router Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview LED Functions Table 1-2 summarizes the functions of LEDs on the Cisco 837 router and the SOHO 97 router. Green On when the ADSL carrier detects status and connects to Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) successfully. Off...
... Ethernet 1. Blinks when Ethernet 1 receives or sends data, or when data passes through Ethernet 3. Router Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview LED Functions Table 1-2 summarizes the functions of LEDs on the Cisco 837 router and the SOHO 97 router. Green On when the ADSL carrier detects status and connects to Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) successfully. Off...
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...ADSL cable, and product documentation from the accessory kit. Remove the desktop power supply and the black power cord from the Open Me First bag. Gather the Ethernet devices to be connected to connect each device. If you plan to the router, provide the terminal or PC. 78-14781-02 Cisco 837 Router... and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 If any of the items is inside the box that come with your ...
...ADSL cable, and product documentation from the accessory kit. Remove the desktop power supply and the black power cord from the Open Me First bag. Gather the Ethernet devices to be connected to connect each device. If you plan to the router, provide the terminal or PC. 78-14781-02 Cisco 837 Router... and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-5 If any of the items is inside the box that come with your ...
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...ADSL line. 3. Installing the Router To install the router, you need to the power source. 5. Verify the links, using the command-line interface (CLI) or for troubleshooting. 4. screws 5 Maximum distance between the router and the power supply (6 ft [1.8 m]) 2 Distance between the two 6 Horizontal surface for software configuration using the router LEDs. 2-10 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router... or PC to the router. 2. Connect the Ethernet devices to the router for placing screws (7 5/8 in. [19.35 cm]) the power supply. 3 Cisco 837 router 7 Distance between the screw...
...ADSL line. 3. Installing the Router To install the router, you need to the power source. 5. Verify the links, using the command-line interface (CLI) or for troubleshooting. 4. screws 5 Maximum distance between the router and the power supply (6 ft [1.8 m]) 2 Distance between the two 6 Horizontal surface for software configuration using the router LEDs. 2-10 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router... or PC to the router. 2. Connect the Ethernet devices to the router for placing screws (7 5/8 in. [19.35 cm]) the power supply. 3 Cisco 837 router 7 Distance between the screw...
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Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-3 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation to the Router 1 2 ETHERNET 4 3 2 CONSOLE Cisco 837 ADSL 1 3 4 82001 5 1 Cisco 837 router 2 Yellow Ethernet cable 3 Ethernet port 4 4 PC 5 RJ-45 port on the network interface card (NIC) 2-12 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02
Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-3 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation to the Router 1 2 ETHERNET 4 3 2 CONSOLE Cisco 837 ADSL 1 3 4 82001 5 1 Cisco 837 router 2 Yellow Ethernet cable 3 Ethernet port 4 4 PC 5 RJ-45 port on the network interface card (NIC) 2-12 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02
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... Ethernet 1 LED is on after Figure 2-4 to connect the ADSL line to a cable wall jack. (Figure 2-4 depicts a Cisco 837 router, but it also applies to a cable wall jack. Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Router Perform the following steps to connect the PC to Ethernet port ...Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 Figure 2-4 shows how to connect the ADSL line to the SOHO 97 router. To verify the connection, check that you complete the router installation. Follow the steps given after you connect to both the Cisco 837 router and the SOHO 97 router...
... Ethernet 1 LED is on after Figure 2-4 to connect the ADSL line to a cable wall jack. (Figure 2-4 depicts a Cisco 837 router, but it also applies to a cable wall jack. Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Router Perform the following steps to connect the PC to Ethernet port ...Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-13 Figure 2-4 shows how to connect the ADSL line to the SOHO 97 router. To verify the connection, check that you complete the router installation. Follow the steps given after you connect to both the Cisco 837 router and the SOHO 97 router...
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Step 2 Connect the other end of the ADSL cable line to the wall jack. 2-14 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02 Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-4 Connecting an ADSL Line to a Wall Jack 82012 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 1 2 1 ADSL port 2 End of the RJ-11 cable that connects to the wall jack Perform the following steps to connect the ADSL line to the router and a cable wall jack: Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the ADSL port on the router.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the ADSL cable line to the wall jack. 2-14 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02 Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-4 Connecting an ADSL Line to a Wall Jack 82012 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 1 2 1 ADSL port 2 End of the RJ-11 cable that connects to the wall jack Perform the following steps to connect the ADSL line to the router and a cable wall jack: Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the ADSL port on the router.
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... terminal or PC for configuring the software via the command-line interface (CLI) or for troubleshooting. Figure 2-5 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Router's Console Port 82013 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 1 2 78-14781-02 1 Console port on page 2-21. Use of this software is recommended that you are an...
... terminal or PC for configuring the software via the command-line interface (CLI) or for troubleshooting. Figure 2-5 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Router's Console Port 82013 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 1 2 78-14781-02 1 Console port on page 2-21. Use of this software is recommended that you are an...
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... may not provide all the features that are provided by the power supply that was shipped with your router. Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-6 Connecting the AC Adapter Installing the Router 1 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 2 5 3 4 1 Cisco 837 router 2 Router input jack 3 Power cord 4 Desktop power supply 5 Power cord plug Perform the following steps to connect the...
... may not provide all the features that are provided by the power supply that was shipped with your router. Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-6 Connecting the AC Adapter Installing the Router 1 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 +18 VDC ON OFF 2 5 3 4 1 Cisco 837 router 2 Router input jack 3 Power cord 4 Desktop power supply 5 Power cord plug Perform the following steps to connect the...
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...applies only to the Cisco 837 router. 2-18 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02 Note To connect an analog modem to the console port, you to connect an analog modem to the console port as a backup link to the WAN port in case the ADSL service goes down.... Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Console Port to an Async Modem The Cisco 837 router is designed with the dial backup function, allowing you will need an optional SOHO/800 Series...
...applies only to the Cisco 837 router. 2-18 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14781-02 Note To connect an analog modem to the console port, you to connect an analog modem to the console port as a backup link to the WAN port in case the ADSL service goes down.... Installing the Router Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Console Port to an Async Modem The Cisco 837 router is designed with the dial backup function, allowing you will need an optional SOHO/800 Series...
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Chapter 2 Installation Installing the Router Figure 2-7 Connecting the Console Port to an Async Modem 1 ETHERNET CONSOLE Cisco 837 4 3 ADSL 2 1 2 +18 VDC ON OFF 3 82568 4 5 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS * 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 0 OPER 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ # 1 Cisco 837 router 2 Console port 3 Available port on an async modem 4 Wall jack 5 Telephone 78-14781-02 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-19
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Make sure that the cable is not physically damaged. Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-14781-02 Make sure that all connections to and from Cisco or replace it is off . Contact your Cisco reseller. Table 3-1 Problems During First Startup Symptom All LEDs, including OK LED,...8226; To make sure that the connectors at both ends of the cable are secure. 3. Problem No power to router No connection to Ethernet device. (Ethernet 1 LED is set to ADSL link. (The CD LED on page 2-13. • Make sure that the power switch is off.) A...
Make sure that the cable is not physically damaged. Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-14781-02 Make sure that all connections to and from Cisco or replace it is off . Contact your Cisco reseller. Table 3-1 Problems During First Startup Symptom All LEDs, including OK LED,...8226; To make sure that the connectors at both ends of the cable are secure. 3. Problem No power to router No connection to Ethernet device. (Ethernet 1 LED is set to ADSL link. (The CD LED on page 2-13. • Make sure that the power switch is off.) A...
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... cable. • Damaged cable. If it is damaged, order another cable from Cisco Systems or replace it with the ADSL or WAN service. 78-14781-02 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 If it is damaged, order another cable from Cisco Systems or replace it with a similar cable. • Make sure that the...
... cable. • Damaged cable. If it is damaged, order another cable from Cisco Systems or replace it with the ADSL or WAN service. 78-14781-02 Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-3 If it is damaged, order another cable from Cisco Systems or replace it with a similar cable. • Make sure that the...
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...following connectors: • Console (for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers document that shipped with your router. Table A-2 Console Connector Pinouts (RJ-45) Pin Function 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 GND 6 RXD Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide A-2 78-14781-...Router Power AC input voltage Frequency Power consumption Voltage Design Specification 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Maximum of this product should be handled according to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for connecting a terminal or PC)-See Table A-2. • ADSL...
...following connectors: • Console (for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers document that shipped with your router. Table A-2 Console Connector Pinouts (RJ-45) Pin Function 1 RTS 2 DTR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 GND 6 RXD Cisco 837 Router and SOHO 97 Router Hardware Installation Guide A-2 78-14781-...Router Power AC input voltage Frequency Power consumption Voltage Design Specification 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Maximum of this product should be handled according to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for connecting a terminal or PC)-See Table A-2. • ADSL...
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... baud • Eight data bits • No parity • One stop bit Table A-3 shows ADSL connector pinouts for the Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers. The default parameters for the console port are as a data communications equipment (DCE) device. Table A-3 ADSL Connector Pinouts (RJ-11) Pin Function 1 Loopback to pin 6 2 Unused 3 Tip 4 Ring 5 Unused 6 Loopback...
... baud • Eight data bits • No parity • One stop bit Table A-3 shows ADSL connector pinouts for the Cisco 837 and SOHO 97 routers. The default parameters for the console port are as a data communications equipment (DCE) device. Table A-3 ADSL Connector Pinouts (RJ-11) Pin Function 1 Loopback to pin 6 2 Unused 3 Tip 4 Ring 5 Unused 6 Loopback...
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