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Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: DOC-7814784= Text Part Number: 78-14784-02
Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Customer Order Number: DOC-7814784= Text Part Number: 78-14784-02
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... xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco Technical Support Website xvii Submitting a Service Request xviii Definitions of Service Request Severity xix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xix Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-2 Router Overview 1-3 Front Panel 1-3 Back Panel 1-4 LED Functions 1-5 Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide vii
... xvi Obtaining Technical Assistance xvii Cisco Technical Support Website xvii Submitting a Service Request xviii Definitions of Service Request Severity xix Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xix Product Overview 1-1 Features 1-2 Router Overview 1-3 Front Panel 1-3 Back Panel 1-4 LED Functions 1-5 Installation 2-1 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide vii
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... Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4 Unpacking the Box 2-5 Preventing Damage to the Router 2-6 Installing the Router 2-6 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation 2-6 Connecting an External Ethernet Switch (Optional) 2-8 Connecting to the Internet 2-10 Connecting a Broadband Modem 2-10 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port ... to a Website 2-22 Starting the CRWS Software 2-22 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-4 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide viii 78-14784-02
... Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4 Unpacking the Box 2-5 Preventing Damage to the Router 2-6 Installing the Router 2-6 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation 2-6 Connecting an External Ethernet Switch (Optional) 2-8 Connecting to the Internet 2-10 Connecting a Broadband Modem 2-10 Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port ... to a Website 2-22 Starting the CRWS Software 2-22 Troubleshooting 3-1 Before You Call Your Cisco Reseller 3-1 Problems During First Startup 3-2 Problems After Router Is Running 3-4 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide viii 78-14784-02
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INDEX Specifications and Cables A-5 System Specifications A-5 LAN Port A-7 Console Connector Pinouts A-8 Cabling Specifications A-8 Ethernet Cable Specifications A-9 Maximum Cable Distance A-9 Contents 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide ix
INDEX Specifications and Cables A-5 System Specifications A-5 LAN Port A-7 Console Connector Pinouts A-8 Cabling Specifications A-8 Ethernet Cable Specifications A-9 Maximum Cable Distance A-9 Contents 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide ix
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Contents Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide x 78-14784-02
Contents Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide x 78-14784-02
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... A, "Specifications and Cables"-Provides port connector pinouts and specifications for service technicians who have no experience installing routers and whose goal is to connect the router to provide. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions used in this guide. It...
... A, "Specifications and Cables"-Provides port connector pinouts and specifications for service technicians who have no experience installing routers and whose goal is to connect the router to provide. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xi Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions used in this guide. It...
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..., joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Caution This symbol means reader be familiar with the standard practices for preventing accidents. Warning This warning symbol means danger. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-14784-02 Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Avant de travailler...
..., joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Caution This symbol means reader be familiar with the standard practices for preventing accidents. Warning This warning symbol means danger. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xii 78-14784-02 Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Avant de travailler...
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... Documentation In addition to this Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide, the Cisco 831 documentation set includes the following: • Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Cabling and Setup Quick Start Guide • Cisco 800 Series Software Configuration Guide • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers • The latest version of...
... Documentation In addition to this Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide, the Cisco 831 documentation set includes the following: • Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Cabling and Setup Quick Start Guide • Cisco 800 Series Software Configuration Guide • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers • The latest version of...
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... (6387). The Documentation DVD is available as a single unit. Documentation Feedback You can send comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xv The Documentation DVD package is updated regularly and may have shipped with your product. Preface Documentation Feedback Documentation...
... (6387). The Documentation DVD is available as a single unit. Documentation Feedback You can send comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xv The Documentation DVD package is updated regularly and may have shipped with your product. Preface Documentation Feedback Documentation...
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...document or by writing to the following address: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. security-alert@cisco.com Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvi 78-14784-02 A ...current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml...
...document or by writing to the following address: Cisco Systems Attn: Customer Document Ordering 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. security-alert@cisco.com Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvi 78-14784-02 A ...current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml...
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...correct public key to use in this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvii Cisco Technical Support Website The Cisco Technical Support Website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting...all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your correspondence with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco Technical Support Website on In an emergency, you to Cisco. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance • Nonemergencies - If you send...
...correct public key to use in this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xvii Cisco Technical Support Website The Cisco Technical Support Website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting...all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your correspondence with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco Technical Support Website on In an emergency, you to Cisco. Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance • Nonemergencies - If you send...
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... of the following numbers: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 xviii Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14784-02 Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is not resolved using the recommended resources, your...
... of the following numbers: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447 xviii Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 78-14784-02 Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is not resolved using the recommended resources, your...
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...new and experienced users will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to restore service to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Definitions of your network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations. Severity 4 (S4)-.... You and Cisco will commit all service requests are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide...
...new and experienced users will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to restore service to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Definitions of your network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations. Severity 4 (S4)-.... You and Cisco will commit all service requests are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide...
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... investments. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface • Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for engineering professionals involved in -depth online resources. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xx 78-14784-02
... investments. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Preface • Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for engineering professionals involved in -depth online resources. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide xx 78-14784-02
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... (MDI) or medium dependent interface in crossover mode (MDIX) in the routers eliminates the need for the LAN. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Cisco 831 router and Cisco SOHO 91 Ethernet-to-Ethernet routers can connect a corporate telecommuter or small office to an Internet service provider (ISP) over a broadband or Ethernet connection to the following sites: • Corporate LANs • The...
... (MDI) or medium dependent interface in crossover mode (MDIX) in the routers eliminates the need for the LAN. CH A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Cisco 831 router and Cisco SOHO 91 Ethernet-to-Ethernet routers can connect a corporate telecommuter or small office to an Internet service provider (ISP) over a broadband or Ethernet connection to the following sites: • Corporate LANs • The...
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... ports WAN port Flash memory Synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Ease of Flash memory; up to 10/100BASE-T (10/100-Mbps) Ethernet networks. and Microsoft Point-to 10BASE-T. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14784-02 Algorithms implemented by the processor include Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple DES (3DES); and...
... ports WAN port Flash memory Synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) Ease of Flash memory; up to 10/100BASE-T (10/100-Mbps) Ethernet networks. and Microsoft Point-to 10BASE-T. Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 78-14784-02 Algorithms implemented by the processor include Data Encryption Standard (DES) and Triple DES (3DES); and...
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... Table 1-2 describes the ports on the Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers. Figure 1-1 Front Panel of the routers. Table 1-2 Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 Router Ports Router Cisco 831 SOHO 91 Built-In Switch Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 WAN Ethernet Port One 10BASE-T RJ-45 One 10BASE-T RJ-45 Console Port RJ-45...
... Table 1-2 describes the ports on the Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 routers. Figure 1-1 Front Panel of the routers. Table 1-2 Cisco 831 and SOHO 91 Router Ports Router Cisco 831 SOHO 91 Built-In Switch Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 WAN Ethernet Port One 10BASE-T RJ-45 One 10BASE-T RJ-45 Console Port RJ-45...
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... back panel of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-2 depicts the back panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the back panel of the built-in 7 Input jack connects to power supply switch connects to Ethernet network devices 82022 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14784-02 Figure 1-2 Cisco 831 Back Panel ETHERNET 10BASET COMPUTERS (E0) 4 3 2 1 1 3 2 4 CONSOLE Cisco 831 ETHERNET 10BASET INTERNET (E1) 5 6 +18...
... back panel of the Cisco 831 router (Figure 1-2 depicts the back panel of a Cisco 831 router, but the back panel of the built-in 7 Input jack connects to power supply switch connects to Ethernet network devices 82022 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 78-14784-02 Figure 1-2 Cisco 831 Back Panel ETHERNET 10BASET COMPUTERS (E0) 4 3 2 1 1 3 2 4 CONSOLE Cisco 831 ETHERNET 10BASET INTERNET (E1) 5 6 +18...
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... to the WAN port. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Green Blinks when WAN Ethernet transmits data. Green On when Ethernet 4 connects to the Ethernet interface successfully. Off when no data is being uploaded. Green On when Ethernet 1 connects to the Ethernet interface successfully. Blinks when Ethernet 3 receives or sends data, or when...
... to the WAN port. 78-14784-02 Cisco 831 Router and SOHO 91 Router Hardware Installation Guide 1-5 Green Blinks when WAN Ethernet transmits data. Green On when Ethernet 4 connects to the Ethernet interface successfully. Off when no data is being uploaded. Green On when Ethernet 1 connects to the Ethernet interface successfully. Blinks when Ethernet 3 receives or sends data, or when...