Console Port Considerations; Preparing For Network Connections; Ethernet Connections; Required Tools And Equipment For Installation And Maintenance - Cisco 1100 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance

• Redhat / Fedora Core 10 with kernel 2.6.27.5-117
• Ubuntu 8.10 with kernel 2.6.27-11
• Debian 5.0 with kernel 2.6
• Suse 11.1 with kernel 2.6.27.7-9

Console Port Considerations

The router includes an asynchronous serial console port. The console ports provide access to the router using
a console terminal connected to the console port. This section discusses important cabling information to
consider before connecting the router to a console terminal or modem.
Console terminals send data at speeds slower than modems do; therefore, the console port is ideally suited
for use with console terminals.

Preparing for Network Connections

When setting up your router, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference (EMI)
as defined by the applicable local and international regulations.
Network connection considerations are provided for:
See the following online document for more information about network connections and interfaces:
• Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications

Ethernet Connections

The IEEE has established Ethernet as standard IEEE 802.3. The routers support the following Ethernet
implementations:
• 1000BASE-T—1000 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair
• 100BASE-T—100 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair
• 10BASE-T—10 Mb/s full-duplex transmission over a Category 5 or better unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
See the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document at Cisco.com for information about
Ethernet cables, connectors, and pinouts.
Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Phillips screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)
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(UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
(UTP) cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
cable. Supports the Ethernet maximum length of 328 feet (100 meters).
Preparing for Router Installation