Auxiliary Port Connections; Preparing To Connect To A Network - Cisco 2691 - VPN Bundle Router Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing to Connect to a Network

To connect the router to an ASCII terminal, use an RJ-45 rollover cable and an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female
adapter (not provided).
The default parameters for the console port are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The
console port does not support hardware flow control. For detailed information about installing a console
terminal, refer to the
For cable and port pinouts, refer to the
online or on the Documentation CD-ROM.

Auxiliary Port Connections

The router has an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial auxiliary port (RJ-45) that supports flow control.
Depending on the cable and the adapter used, this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at the end of the
cable.
For connection to a modem, your router is provided with an RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable.
For detailed information about connecting devices to the auxiliary port, refer to the
Console Terminal or Modem" section on page
For cable and port pinouts, refer to the
online or on the Documentation CD-ROM.
Preparing to Connect to a Network
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 several types of network interfaces and are
described in the following sections:
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Refer to the following online documents for more information about network connections and interfaces:
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To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
Warning
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
Cisco 2600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
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"Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem" section on page
Ethernet Connections, page 2-9
Token Ring Connections, page 2-9
Serial Connections, page 2-10
ISDN BRI Connections, page 2-12
56-K/Switched-56-kbps DSU/CSU Connections, page 2-13
Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
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Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Router
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