Verifying Router Operation; What To Do Next - Cisco 520 Hardware Installation Manual

Verifying Router Operation

To connect the console port on the router to an asynchronous modem, follow these steps:
Connect the RJ-45 end of the router modem cable to the console port.
Step 1
Connect the DB-25 connector end of the router modem cable to an available port on the asynchronous
Step 2
modem.
Connect one end of the RJ-11 telephone cable to a wall jack, and then connect the other end of the RJ-11
Step 3
cable to the modem.
(Optional) Connect one end of an RJ-11 telephone cable to a telephone, fax, or other device, and then
Step 4
connect the other end of the RJ-11 cable to the modem.

Verifying Router Operation

To verify that all devices are properly connected to the router, turn on all the connected devices, and then
using
Table 4-1 Verifying Router Operation
Power and Link
Power
To servers, PCs, or
workstations connected
to the Ethernet LAN
ports (FE0, FE1, FE2, or
FE3)
To broadband modem or
to an external Ethernet
switch (WAN FE4)
To wireless LAN
To xDSL line
(ADSLoPOTS or
ADSLoISDN)

What to Do Next

For information and instructions on using the CLI to configure the router, see the
Cisco Secure Router 520 Series Software Configuration Guide.
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Table 4-1, verify correct router operation by checking the LEDs.
LEDs to Check
SYS PWR
FE0, FE1, FE2, or FE3
WAN FE4
WLAN OK
WLAN DATA
ADSL CD
ADSL RXD
ADSL TXD
Normal Patterns
On when power is supplied to the router.
FE0, FE1, FE2, or FE3 is on when the LAN port is physically
connected to a server, PC, or workstation.
WAN FE4 is on when the WAN port is physically connected
to a broadband modem or to an external Ethernet switch.
Wireless LAN link status:
Solid green if at least one client is associated.
•
Blinks if no client is associated.
•
WLAN DATA is on if there is traffic on the wireless link.
On when the xDSL carrier detects status and connects to the
digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
ADSL RXD blinks when the xDSL line receives a packet.
ADSL TXD blinks when the xDSL line sends a packet.
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