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Cisco IAD2430 Series Integrated Access Devices Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview of Cisco IAD2430 Series IADs
Interfaces and Service Capabilities
Configuration Methods
You can configure a Cisco IAD2430 series IAD automatically using the Simple Network-Enabled
Auto-Provision (SNAP) option, or you can configure theCisco IAD2430 series IAD manually using
several methods listed in “Manual Configuration” section on page 1-11.
Automated Configuration
If your Cisco IAD2430 series IAD was ordered with the SNAP option, no on-site configuration is
required. When the Cisco IAD is powered on and connected to the WAN, the SNAP application
downloads the applicable configuration files automatically. For additional information about SNAP, see
the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122newft/122t/122t8/ftapiad8.htm
Note The SNAP option is not available on the Cisco IAD2435 IAD.
Manual Configuration
When you install a Cisco IAD2430 series IAD, see the “Power-On Procedure” section on page 4-1 for
the initial configuration. This configuration sets the basic communication parameters. After the Cisco
IAD is operating and able to communicate, use the procedures in the Cisco IAD2430 Series Software
Configuration Guide to configure the specific services and functions, or to make changes to the existing
configuration.
You can use any of several manual methods for configuring a Cisco IAD2430 series IAD:
•System configuration dialog
•Configuration mode—Cisco IOS software command-line interface (CLI)
•setup command facility—Remote configuration through a LAN or WAN
•SNMP-based application—CiscoView or HP OpenView
•HTTP-based configuration server—Provides access to the CLI from a web browser
Interfaces and Service Capabilities
Table 1-1 describes the various physical ports and the services that each port type supports, including
the following.
•Two administrative ports—One console and one auxiliary.
Note The Cisco IAD2435 IAD provides a connection to the terminal or PC for software
configuration or troubleshooting. The console port may be configured as a virtual auxiliary
port for dial backup and remote management.
•One or two 10/100BASE-T LAN ports.
•One or two Fast Ethernet ports.