Installing the Router
Installing the Router
This section describes how to install the IR1800 Series router. This router can be installed in the following
ways:
Note
For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 16awg (1.5mm2) or larger copper wire and a ring terminal with an inner
diameter of 1/4 in. (6 to 7 mm).
Mounting on a Wall, Table, or Other Flat Surface
The Cisco IR1800 can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal orientation. It can be mounted using screws into
studs in the wall, or using anchor mounting for hollow walls.
Tip
When choosing a location for wall-mounting a router, consider cable limitations and wall structure.
Warning
Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware
or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
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Note
A minimum of 1 inch clearance is required on all sides of the product when mounting in order to allow for
proper air flow.
To mount a router on a wall or other flat surface, follow these steps:
ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap.
Wire crimper for chassis grounding.
Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground.
Ethernet cables for connecting to the Ethernet WAN and LAN ports.
Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that exerts up to 15 in-lb (1.69 N-m) of pressure.
A number-1 Phillips screwdriver.
A number-2 Phillips screwdriver.
Table top
Flat horizontal surface
Mounted on a wall
Using a DIN rail
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