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... Location The serial number label for Cisco 1721 router is located on the rear of the chassis, to the right of the power switch. 3 Parts List Your router package should include the following items to install the router: • Ethernet hub or switch to connect the router to the local network • ... of WAN interface cards (WICs). Additional documentation can be found on the back panel of the following items: • One Cisco 1721 router • One blue RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable • One DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter • One black power supply • One black power supply cord •...
... Location The serial number label for Cisco 1721 router is located on the rear of the chassis, to the right of the power switch. 3 Parts List Your router package should include the following items to install the router: • Ethernet hub or switch to connect the router to the local network • ... of WAN interface cards (WICs). Additional documentation can be found on the back panel of the following items: • One Cisco 1721 router • One blue RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable • One DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter • One black power supply • One black power supply cord •...
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...connect the Ethernet cable to the power socket on the power supply. Figure 1 Connecting the Power Supply TD RD LP AL CD 12237 Cisco 1720 WIC0OK CONSOLE FDX 100 LNK 10/100 ETHERNET AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Separate power cord ...power by pressing the power switch to the "Cabling Specifications" chapter in Figure 2. Confirm that came with the router. Follow these cables, refer to the on these steps to connect the router to a power outlet. Accidentally connecting the cable to the wrong port can damage your local network: Step ...
...connect the Ethernet cable to the power socket on the power supply. Figure 1 Connecting the Power Supply TD RD LP AL CD 12237 Cisco 1720 WIC0OK CONSOLE FDX 100 LNK 10/100 ETHERNET AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Separate power cord ...power by pressing the power switch to the "Cabling Specifications" chapter in Figure 2. Confirm that came with the router. Follow these cables, refer to the on these steps to connect the router to a power outlet. Accidentally connecting the cable to the wrong port can damage your local network: Step ...
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...damaging them. Caution Power must be connected to a WAN line in accordance with the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide that came with the card. If a card is ...install a card in Figure 3, and then remove the slot cover. Figure 2 Connecting the Router to Your Local Network TD RD LP AL CD 65525 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K... WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX 10/100 Ethernet port MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Ethernet hub or switch (10, 100, ...
...damaging them. Caution Power must be connected to a WAN line in accordance with the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide that came with the card. If a card is ...install a card in Figure 3, and then remove the slot cover. Figure 2 Connecting the Router to Your Local Network TD RD LP AL CD 65525 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K... WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX 10/100 Ethernet port MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Ethernet hub or switch (10, 100, ...
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... LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K Guides MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC TD RD LP AL CD WAN interface card Step 4 Step 5 Insert the card in Figure 4. Gently push it into the router until the front panel of the router. Figure 3 Removing the... WIC Slot Cover 65526 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET WAN interface card slot cover CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Step 3 Hold the WIC...
... LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K Guides MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC TD RD LP AL CD WAN interface card Step 4 Step 5 Insert the card in Figure 4. Gently push it into the router until the front panel of the router. Figure 3 Removing the... WIC Slot Cover 65526 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET WAN interface card slot cover CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Step 3 Hold the WIC...
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... how to configure your router, you can use the Cisco IOS command line interface (CLI), you can use Security Device Manager, skip this section, and complete sections 8 and 9. Note If it is installed on your router. Figure 5 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router TD RD LP AL ... If you want to use Security Device Manager, a web-based configuration tool, to configure the router by using Cisco IOS software. If this section to connect a PC to the console port (also called the serial port) on the back panel of the console cable to the router's console port so that fits. ...
... how to configure your router, you can use the Cisco IOS command line interface (CLI), you can use Security Device Manager, skip this section, and complete sections 8 and 9. Note If it is installed on your router. Figure 5 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router TD RD LP AL ... If you want to use Security Device Manager, a web-based configuration tool, to configure the router by using Cisco IOS software. If this section to connect a PC to the console port (also called the serial port) on the back panel of the console cable to the router's console port so that fits. ...
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... B-1 Ethernet Cables B-1 Ethernet Network Cabling Guidelines B-2 Console Cable and Adapter B-3 Installing and Upgrading Memory and Virtual Private Network Modules C-1 Safety Warnings C-1 Opening the Chassis C-2 Locating Modules C-4 Installing a DIMM C-5 Installing...VPN Module C-6 Closing the Chassis C-9 Ordering and Configuring an ISDN Line D-1 ISDN BRI Line Configuration Requirements D-1 ISDN BRI Switch Types D-2 ISDN BRI Provisioning by Switch Type D-3 Defining ISDN Service Profile Identifiers D-5 ISDN Configuration Options D-6 Snapshot Routing D-6 Dial-on-Demand Routing D-7 Cisco 1721 Router...
... B-1 Ethernet Cables B-1 Ethernet Network Cabling Guidelines B-2 Console Cable and Adapter B-3 Installing and Upgrading Memory and Virtual Private Network Modules C-1 Safety Warnings C-1 Opening the Chassis C-2 Locating Modules C-4 Installing a DIMM C-5 Installing...VPN Module C-6 Closing the Chassis C-9 Ordering and Configuring an ISDN Line D-1 ISDN BRI Line Configuration Requirements D-1 ISDN BRI Switch Types D-2 ISDN BRI Provisioning by Switch Type D-3 Defining ISDN Service Profile Identifiers D-5 ISDN Configuration Options D-6 Snapshot Routing D-6 Dial-on-Demand Routing D-7 Cisco 1721 Router...
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... Firewall Feature Set. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Cisco 1721 Router Overview Key Features Table 1-1 Key Features Feature One Fast Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX) port Two Cisco WAN interface card (WIC) slots Console port Auxiliary port VPN hardware-assisted 3DES encryption module SNMP support AutoInstall support Kensington security slot Cisco ConfigMaker support Support for 10- Supports...
... Firewall Feature Set. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-3 Chapter 1 Cisco 1721 Router Overview Key Features Table 1-1 Key Features Feature One Fast Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX) port Two Cisco WAN interface card (WIC) slots Console port Auxiliary port VPN hardware-assisted 3DES encryption module SNMP support AutoInstall support Kensington security slot Cisco ConfigMaker support Support for 10- Supports...
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... 1-2 Back Panel Ports and LEDs Kensington-compatible locking socket WIC 0 slot Console port WIC 1 slot Power switch TD RD LP AL CD 65524 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K CONSOLE Model Cisco 1721 WIC0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, ... Power socket Connector/Slot Ethernet port Auxiliary port Console port Label/Color 10/100 ETHERNET (yellow) AUX (black) CONSOLE (blue) Description Connects the router to a terminal or PC for remote configuration with Cisco IOS software. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-13834-02 Connects ...
... 1-2 Back Panel Ports and LEDs Kensington-compatible locking socket WIC 0 slot Console port WIC 1 slot Power switch TD RD LP AL CD 65524 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K CONSOLE Model Cisco 1721 WIC0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, ... Power socket Connector/Slot Ethernet port Auxiliary port Console port Label/Color 10/100 ETHERNET (yellow) AUX (black) CONSOLE (blue) Description Connects the router to a terminal or PC for remote configuration with Cisco IOS software. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-13834-02 Connects ...
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...• Console cable, RJ-45 to DB-9 (light blue) • Product documentation Additional Required Equipment Depending on your local network and on which Cisco WICs you install in your router, you ...router installation. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Cisco 1721 Router Overview Unpacking the Router Processor board ID VEN0539000D (3033334544), with your router. All these items are in . X.25 software, Version 3.0.0. 1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 2 Serial network interface(s) 1 Virtual Private Network (VPN...
...• Console cable, RJ-45 to DB-9 (light blue) • Product documentation Additional Required Equipment Depending on your local network and on which Cisco WICs you install in your router, you ...router installation. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-9 Chapter 1 Cisco 1721 Router Overview Unpacking the Router Processor board ID VEN0539000D (3033334544), with your router. All these items are in . X.25 software, Version 3.0.0. 1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 2 Serial network interface(s) 1 Virtual Private Network (VPN...
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... or U port (on top of lightning activity. Connecting the Router to Your Local Network The Cisco 1721 router is connected to its power source. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 78-13834-02 Because BRI circuits are safety... extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. Accidentally connecting the cable to -RJ-45, Ethernet cable • A 10/100-Mbps Ethernet hub or switch Warning The ports labeled 10/100 ETHERNET and CONSOLE...
... or U port (on top of lightning activity. Connecting the Router to Your Local Network The Cisco 1721 router is connected to its power source. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 78-13834-02 Because BRI circuits are safety... extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. Accidentally connecting the cable to -RJ-45, Ethernet cable • A 10/100-Mbps Ethernet hub or switch Warning The ports labeled 10/100 ETHERNET and CONSOLE...
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... CONSOLE AUX 10/100 Ethernet port MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Ethernet hub or switch (10, 100, or 10/100 Mbps) Step 2 AUI 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Straight-through Ethernet cable Connect the other end of the cable to a network port on the hub or switch. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router ...Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Router to Your Local Network Follow these steps to connect the router to the local network: Step 1 Connect one end of the cable to the yellow...
... CONSOLE AUX 10/100 Ethernet port MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Ethernet hub or switch (10, 100, or 10/100 Mbps) Step 2 AUI 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Straight-through Ethernet cable Connect the other end of the cable to a network port on the hub or switch. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router ...Hardware Installation Guide 2-3 Chapter 2 Installation Connecting the Router to Your Local Network Follow these steps to connect the router to the local network: Step 1 Connect one end of the cable to the yellow...
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... fingers; Figure 2-2 Removing the WIC Slot Cover 65526 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET WAN interface card slot cover CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-13834-02 You should be damaged electrically and will no longer function. however, if the screws are pushed.... Caution Power must be removed from the system prior to installing or removing WICs to the power socket on the rear panel, as shown in a Cisco 1721 router: Step 1 Make sure that the power switch is not connected to avoid damaging them.
... fingers; Figure 2-2 Removing the WIC Slot Cover 65526 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET WAN interface card slot cover CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 78-13834-02 You should be damaged electrically and will no longer function. however, if the screws are pushed.... Caution Power must be removed from the system prior to installing or removing WICs to the power socket on the rear panel, as shown in a Cisco 1721 router: Step 1 Make sure that the power switch is not connected to avoid damaging them.
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... CD 65527 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K Guides WAN interface card MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Step 4 Step 5 Insert the card in Figure 2-3. Tighten the screws. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Chapter 2 Installation Installing WICs Step 3 Hold the...
... CD 65527 MCioscdoel1721 WIC 0OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K Guides WAN interface card MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC Step 4 Step 5 Insert the card in Figure 2-3. Tighten the screws. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-7 Chapter 2 Installation Installing WICs Step 3 Hold the...
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... power supply. Step 3 Connect the other end of the separate power cord to the router. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Step 4 Press the router power switch to a power outlet. Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-4 Connecting the Power Supply... Verifying Your Installation TD RD LP AL CD 65530 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE...
... power supply. Step 3 Connect the other end of the separate power cord to the router. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-9 Step 4 Press the router power switch to a power outlet. Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-4 Connecting the Power Supply... Verifying Your Installation TD RD LP AL CD 65530 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE...
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... with the router. 2-10 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Optional Installation Steps This section describes some installation steps that the router is performing a power-on how you must connect the router console port to the local Ethernet LAN through the 10/100 ETHERNET port. • MOD OK (back panel)-On when the VPN hardware...
... with the router. 2-10 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Optional Installation Steps This section describes some installation steps that the router is performing a power-on how you must connect the router console port to the local Ethernet LAN through the 10/100 ETHERNET port. • MOD OK (back panel)-On when the VPN hardware...
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...the router to a terminal or PC: Step 1 Connect the blue console cable to the Cisco 1700 Router Software Configuration Guide that fits. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The software should be configured with your router for detailed information about configuring the router using...adapter does not fit your PC. Chapter 2 Installation Optional Installation Steps To configure the router by using Cisco IOS software. Figure 2-5 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router TD RD LP AL CD 65528 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK...
...the router to a terminal or PC: Step 1 Connect the blue console cable to the Cisco 1700 Router Software Configuration Guide that fits. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-11 The software should be configured with your router for detailed information about configuring the router using...adapter does not fit your PC. Chapter 2 Installation Optional Installation Steps To configure the router by using Cisco IOS software. Figure 2-5 Connecting the Console Cable to the Router TD RD LP AL CD 65528 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK...
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... a modem to the router, using the console cable: Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the black AUX port on the back of the DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter. 2-12 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Figure 2-6 Connecting a Modem to the Router TD RD LP AL ...CD 65529 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC AUX...
... a modem to the router, using the console cable: Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the black AUX port on the back of the DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter. 2-12 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Figure 2-6 Connecting a Modem to the Router TD RD LP AL ...CD 65529 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC AUX...
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... fit over the edge of the router. 2-16 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Optional Installation Steps Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-9 Stacking the Router Bottom of router TD RD LP AL CD 65531 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX Front tabs MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12...
... fit over the edge of the router. 2-16 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-13834-02 Optional Installation Steps Chapter 2 Installation Figure 2-9 Stacking the Router Bottom of router TD RD LP AL CD 65531 MCioscdoel1721 SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION DSU 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 10/100 ETHERNET CONSOLE AUX Front tabs MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12...
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... 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 1100//110000 EETTHHEERRNNEETT 1 CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC 101S00PBBEaasEseeDTTX LED SOLID BLINK 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 5X 6X 7X 8X MDI MDI-X Step 2 Step 3 Slide the clip and router toward you. Afterward, remove the clip from the bottom of...lower device. Chapter 2 Installation Optional Installation Steps Unstacking the Router Follow these steps to unstack the router from another device: Step 1 Press up on the tab over the center of the router. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 Use both hands to release the...
... 56K WIC 0 OK FDX 100 LINK 1100//110000 EETTHHEERRNNEETT 1 CONSOLE AUX MODOK WIC1OK +5, +12, -12 VDC 101S00PBBEaasEseeDTTX LED SOLID BLINK 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 5X 6X 7X 8X MDI MDI-X Step 2 Step 3 Slide the clip and router toward you. Afterward, remove the clip from the bottom of...lower device. Chapter 2 Installation Optional Installation Steps Unstacking the Router Follow these steps to unstack the router from another device: Step 1 Press up on the tab over the center of the router. 78-13834-02 Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 Use both hands to release the...
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...Register Value If you are using an enable password, you reconfigure the router to its intial startup configuration. Note See the "Hot Tips" section on Cisco.com for additional information on the router. Determining the Configuration Register Value Follow these steps to determine the ...off ( 0 ) position and then to the console port on replacing enable secret passwords. You then display the enable password, if one is recovered. • Resetting the Router With this process, you use this process. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-13834-02 Configure the...
...Register Value If you are using an enable password, you reconfigure the router to its intial startup configuration. Note See the "Hot Tips" section on Cisco.com for additional information on the router. Determining the Configuration Register Value Follow these steps to determine the ...off ( 0 ) position and then to the console port on replacing enable secret passwords. You then display the enable password, if one is recovered. • Resetting the Router With this process, you use this process. Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 78-13834-02 Configure the...