Prepare for Installation
experienced such problems, you should consult with RFI and EMI experts to ensure that you have adequate
electrical surge suppression and shielding of signal cables in your router operating environment.
Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
• Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
• #12-24 pan-head screws to secure the router to the equipment rack
• Cables for connecting to the network ports (depending on the configuration)
For more information about cable specifications, see the Troubleshooting section.
• Ethernet hub, switch, or PC with a network interface card for connecting to the Ethernet ports
• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) that is configured
• Console cable for connecting to the console port
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 30-pound force per square inch (in-lb)
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer
• Wire-stripping tools for stripping both 6-AWG and 14-AWG wires
• Tape measure and level
Warning
Prepare Your Location
This section illustrates how the building that houses the chassis must be properly grounded to the earth ground.
for 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control, and 1stop bit
or 0.02-kilograms force per square millimeter (kgf/mm2) of pressure
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement
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Prepare for Installation
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