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NoteThe illustrations in this chapter show a wireless router with antennas attached. Non-wireless routers do 
not have antennas or antenna connectors on the back panel. However, the procedures for connecting 
devices to the router are the same for both wireless and non-wireless routers.
Safety Warnings
WarningWhen installing the product, please use the provided or...

 
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WarningNever install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet 
locations. Statement 1036
WarningNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been 
disconnected at the network interface. Statement 1037
WarningAvoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There...

 
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Preventing Damage to the Router
To prevent damage to your router, follow these guidelines when connecting devices to your router:
Turn off power to the devices and to the router until all connections are completed.
CautionDo not turn on the devices until after you have completed all connections to the router.
Connect the color-coded cables supplied by Cisco to the...

 
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Connecting a PC, Server, or Workstation
To connect a PC (or other Ethernet devices) to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:
Step 1Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to an Ethernet switch port on the router.
Figure 3-1 shows a Cisco 888W router connected to a PC.
Figure 3-7 Connecting a Server, PC, or Workstation
Step 2
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Connecting a Phone
To connect an 802.3af-compliant phone to an Ethernet switch port, follow these steps:
NoteA power source must be provided for the phone to function. This can be done in two ways: the phone 
can be powered via the PoE function using the PoE enabled Ethernet ports, or by using an external AC 
power source connected to the phone.
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Step 2Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the phone.
Connecting an External Ethernet Switch 
If more than four PCs in an office must be connected to each other, you can add Ethernet connections to 
the router by connecting an external Ethernet switch to the Ethernet switch on the router. 
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Connecting the V.92 modem Port
WarningHazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF 
or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, 
detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
To connect the router to your service provide network through the V.92 port,...

 
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Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port
Connect a terminal or PC to the Console Auxiliary (Aux) port either to configure the software by using 
the CLI or to troubleshoot problems with the router.
To connect a terminal or PC to the console port on the router and access the CLI, follow these steps:
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When the terminal emulator establishes communications, the router prompt is displayed.
For more information on terminal emulation settings, see Applying Correct Terminal Emulator Settings 
for Console Connections.
Connecting a Modem to the Auxiliary Port
To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps:
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Connecting the 3G Card
NoteFor information on embedded multiband, multiservice WAN modems, see Configuring Cisco EHWIC 
and 880G for 3G (EV-DO Rev A) and Configuring Cisco EHWIC and 880G for 3.7G (HSPA+)/3.5G 
(HSPA). 
NoteThe Cisco 880G router does not support online insertion and removal (OIR) of the 3G card. You must 
enter the shutdown command on the cellular...