Cisco 1700 series Installation guide

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Cisco 1700 Router Overview
This chapter introduces the Cisco 1700 router, also referred to in this guide as the router,
and covers the following topics:
•Key Features
•Rear-Panel Ports and LEDs
•Front-Panel LEDs
•Router Memory
•Unpacking the Router
•Additional Required Equipment

Key Features
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Figure 1-1 Cisco 1700 Router
Key Features
The Cisco 1700 router is a small, modular desktop router that links small- to medium-size
remote Ethernet and FastEthernet LANs over one to four WAN connections to regional and
central offices. Table 1-1 lists the router key features.
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Key Features
Table 1-1 Key Features
Feature Description
One FastEthernet (10/100BaseTX) port • Operates in full- or half-duplex mode (with manual override
available).
• Supports autosensing for 10- or 100-Mbps operation.
Two Cisco WAN interface card slots • Supports a combination of any two of the following WAN interface
cards: ISDN BRI, 56-kbps DSU/CSU, FT1/T1 DSU/CSU, high-speed
serial, and dual-serial.
• The WAN interface configuration can be changed as your network
requirements change.
Console port Supports router configuration and management with a
directly-connected terminal or PC. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
Auxiliary port Supports modem connection to the router, which can be configured and
managed from a remote location. Supports up to 115.2 kbps.
SNMP support Router can be managed over a network using Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
AutoInstall support Configuration files can be easily downloaded to the router over a WAN
connection.
Kensington security slot Router can be secured to a desktop or other surface using Kensington
lockdown equipment.
Cisco ConfigMaker support You can set up networks that include the Cisco 1700 router using the
Cisco ConfigMaker application, a wizards-based software tool that helps
you easily configure and address Cisco routers, access servers, hubs,
switches, and networks.
Compatible with Cisco Networked
Office stack Can be stacked and operated with other members of the Cisco Networked Office stack product line.
Support for Cisco IOS software features Supports IP, IPX, AppleTalk, IBM, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF),
NetWare Link Services Protocol (NLSP), Resource Reservation Protocol
(RSVP), encryption, network address translation, and the Cisco IOS
Firewall Feature Set.

Rear-Panel Ports and LEDs
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Rear-Panel Ports and LEDs
This section describes the router rear panel ports and LEDs, which are shown in Figure 1-2
and described in Table 1-2 and Table 1-3.
Figure 1-2 Rear-Panel Ports and LEDs
Table 1-2 Rear-Panel Connectors
Connector/Slot Label/Color Description
Ethernet port 10/100
ETHERNET
(yellow)
Connects the router to the local Ethernet network through this
port. This port autosenses the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and
duplex mode (full- or half-) of the device to which it is connected
and then operates at the same speed and in the same duplex
mode.
Auxiliary port AUX
(black) Connects to a modem for remote configuration with Cisco IOS software.
Console port CONSOLE
(blue) Connects to a terminal or PC for local configuration using Cisco IOS software.
WAN interface card slot
(WICØ) No label Supports one Cisco WAN interface card. For detailed information, refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware
Installation Guide that comes with every card.
Power
socket
+5, +12, -12 VDC
CONSOLE
10/100 ETHERNET AUX
FDX LNK100WIC0OK WIC1OK
Power switch
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FDX/100/LNK LEDs Auxiliary port
Kensington-compatible
locking socket
WIC 0
OK LED 10/100-Mbps
Ethernet port WIC 1
OK LED
WIC 0 slot WIC 1 slot
Console port
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Rear-Panel Ports and LEDs
Use the rear-panel LEDs during router installation to confirm that you have correctly
connected all cables to the router.
Table 1-3 Rear-Panel LEDs
WAN interface card slot
(WIC1) No label Supports one Cisco WAN interface card. For detailed information, refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware
Installation Guide that comes with every card.
Power socket +5, +12, -12 VDC Connects the router to the external power supply.
LED Label Color Description
WICØ OK Green On when a WAN interface card is correctly inserted in the card slot.
FDX Green On solid—Ethernet port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Off—Ethernet port is operating in half-duplex mode.
100 Green On solid—Ethernet port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off—Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LNK Green On when the Ethernet link is up.
WIC1 OK Green On when a WAN interface card is correctly inserted in the card slot.
Table 1-2 Rear-Panel Connectors (Continued)
Connector/Slot Label/Color Description

Front-Panel LEDs
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Front-Panel LEDs
Use the router front-panel LEDs to determine network activity and status on the Ethernet
port and on the WAN interface card ports. The front-panel LEDs are illustrated in
Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-4.
Figure 1-3 Front-Panel LEDs
Table 1-4 Front-Panel LEDs
LED Label Color Description
PWR Green On means that DC power is being supplied to the router.
OK Green On means that the router has successfully booted up and the software is functional.
This LED blinks during the power-on self-test (POST).
Refer to Table 3-1 in the “Troubleshooting” chapter for information on how to use
this LED for router diagnostics.
ETH
ACT Green Blinks when there is network activity on the Ethernet port.
COL Yellow Blinks when there are packet collisions on the local Ethernet network.
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Front-Panel LEDs
WICØ
ACT/CHØ Green Serial and DSU/CSU cards—Blinks when data is being sent to or received from
the port on the card in the WICØ slot.
ISDN cards—On solid when the first ISDN B channel is up for the card in the
WICØ slot.
2-port serial cards—Blinks when there is data being sent to or received from the
first port on the 2-port card in the WICØ slot.
ACT/CH1 Green Serial and CSU/DSU cards—Remains off.
ISDN cards—On solid when the second ISDN B channel is up for the card in the
WICØ slot
2-port serial cards—Blinks when there is data being sent to or received from the
second port on the 2-port card in the WICØ slot.
WIC1
ACT/CHØ Green Serial and DSU/CSU cards—Blinks when data is being sent to or received from
the port on the card in the WIC1 slot.
ISDN cards—On solid when the first ISDN B channel is up for the card in the
WIC1 slot.
2-port serial cards—Blinks when there is data being sent to or received from the
first port on the 2-port card in the WIC1 slot.
ACT/CH1 Green Serial and DSU/CSU cards—Remains off.
ISDN cards—On solid when the second ISDN B channel is up for the card in the
WIC1 slot.
2-port serial cards—Blinks when there is data being sent to or received from the
second port on the 2-port card in the WIC1 slot.
Table 1-4 Front-Panel LEDs (Continued)
LED Label Color Description

Router Memory
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Router Memory
This section describes the types of memory stored in the router and how to find out how
much of each type of memory is stored in the router.
For instruction on how to upgrade memory in the router, refer to the “Installing and
Upgrading Router Memory” appendix later in this guide.
Types of Memory
The Cisco 1700 router has the following types of memory:
•Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM)—This is the main storage memory for the
router. DRAM is also called working storage and contains the dynamic configuration
information. The Cisco 1700 router stores a working copy of Cisco IOS software,
dynamic configuration information, and routing table information in DRAM.
•Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM)—This type of memory contains a
backup copy of your configuration. If the power is lost or the router is turned off, this
backup copy enables the router to return to operation without reconfiguration.
•Flash memory—This special kind of erasable, programmable memory contains a copy
of the Cisco IOS software. The Flash memory structure can store multiple copies of the
Cisco IOS software. You can load a new level of the operating system in every router in
your network and then, when convenient, upgrade the whole network to the new level.
The Flash memory on the Cisco 1700 router is stored on mini-Flash modules.

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Amounts of Memory
Amounts of Memory
Use the show version command to view the amount of DRAM, NVRAM, and Flash
memory stored in your router. The following example of the show version command
output in bold text displays the amount of memory stored in this router.
1700# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C1700 Software (C1700-Y-M), Version 12.X(XX)T
[cisco-ferrari2 121]
Copyright (c) 1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 26-May-98 19:58 by . . .
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cisco 1700 (MPC860) processor (revision 0x00) with 12288K/4096K bytes of
memory.
Processor board ID 0000 (1314672220), with hardware revision 0000
M860 processor: part number 0, mask 32
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
1 Serial network interface(s)
32K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4096K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x0
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Unpacking the Router
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Unpacking the Router
Figure 1-4 shows the items that come with your router. All of these are in the accessory kit
that is inside the box that your router came in.
Figure 1-4 Router Box Contents
Power cord (black) Modem cable adapter
(gray, DB-25-to-DB-9)
Software
Configuration
Guide
Product documentation
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Hardware
Installation
Guide
Documentation
CD-ROM
Cisco 1700 router
Power supply
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Additional Required Equipment
Additional Required Equipment
Depending on your local network and which Cisco WAN interface cards you install in your
router, you will require other items, listed in Table 1-5, to complete your router installation.
Table 1-5 Additional Required Equipment
Equipment When You Use It
Ethernet hub A hub connects pieces of network equipment (including the
Cisco 1700 router) to create a network. You can use a 10-, 100-,
or 10/100-Mbps hub with the Cisco 1700 router.
Ethernet switch A switch connects pieces of network equipment (including the
Cisco 1700 router) to create a network. You can use a 10-, 100-,
or 10/100-Mbps switch with the Cisco 1700 router.
Phillips screwdriver Although the WAN interface cards use thumbscrews, you might
need a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the WAN interface card
slot cover.
Cisco WAN interface card In order to make a WAN connection, the Cisco 1700 router must
have a supported WAN interface card installed. The router
supports up to two cards. You can order the cards when ordering
the router, and they will be installed for you. You can order the
cards separately, after receiving the router, and install them
yourself.
Straight-through
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable This cable connects the router to the Ethernet LAN and the WAN interface cards to various WAN services, including ISDN,
T1/FT1, and 56-kbps services. You will need one cable for each
connection that requires this cable type.
Serial cable This cable connects a serial card to serial services. You must
order this cable from Cisco. For detailed information about
serial cable types, refer to the Cisco WAN Interface Cards
Hardware Installation Guide that comes with every card.
NT1 Some ISDN service providers require a Network Termination 1
device to connect an ISDN S/T port to the ISDN line.
Asynchronous modem Connect a modem to the AUX port on the router when you want
to configure the router from a remote location.

Additional Required Equipment
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