
Unpack the Box
When you unpack the box that contains your Cisco 1417 router, you should find the items
shown below. If you did not receive everything shown here, contact your Cisco reseller.
Cisco 1400
SERIES
COLLACTOKPWR
CARRIER
LPACT
AL
SYSTEM ETHERNET WAN
Router
Power cord (black)
Documentation
CD-ROM
DB-9 to RJ-45 console adapter (gray)
Installation
and
Configuration
Guide
Quick
Start
Guide
Product documentation
Console cable
2
(blue, RJ-45 to RJ-45)
Ethernet cable
(yellow, RJ-45 to RJ-45)
DB-25 to RJ-45 console adapter (gray)
ADSL cable
(purple, RJ-11 to RJ-11)
POTS crossover cable (if ordered)
(purple with blue stripe, RJ-11 to RJ-11)
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Items You Must Provide
• 10BaseT Ethernet hub or switch to connect the router to the local network.
• POTS splitter for optimal router performance when using aphone onthe same ADSL line
as the router.
• Microfilter(s), if needed for improving phone call quality.
If you arenot sure whento use POTSsplitters and microfilters,read the “Installation”chapter
of the hardware installation guidethat came with your router. If youare not sure what type of
splitter or microfilter to use, contact your ISP or your Cisco reseller.

Install the Router
A. Connect the router to the local network
Use the included yellowEthernet cable for connectingtherouter to thelocalEthernet network.
For more information on this cable, refer to the “Cabling Specifications” chapter in the
hardware installation guide that came with the router.
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the yellow ETHERNET port.
Step 2 Connect the other end to a port on the Ethernet hub or switch.
Cisco 1417
CONSOLE
OK FLASH PC CARD
ADSL
LNK
ETHERNET
3
Ethernet port
AUI
8
Straight-through
Ethernet cable
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1
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Ethernet hub or switch

Install the Router (continued)
B. Connect the router to the ADSL line
Use the included purple ADSL cable for connecting the router to the ADSL line.
Step 1 Connect one end of the purple cable to the purple ADSL port on the router.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the purple cable to the ADSL wall jack.
Note: If you are connecting therouter to a POTS splitter that usesdata port pins 3 and 4 for
data, you should use the purple cable with the blue stripe. If you are notsure about what type
of POTS splitter to use, contact your ADSL service provider or your Cisco reseller.
Step 3 Either install aPOTS splitter, orconfirm that your serviceprovider installed aPOTS
splitter. If you are not sure about what type of POTS splitter to use, contact your
ADSL service provider or your Cisco reseller.
Step 4 Install microfilters if you need them for optimal telephone call quality.
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Note: Refer to the “Using POTS Splitters and Microfilters” section in the “Installation”
chapter of the installation and configuration guide for information on when to use POTS
splitters and microfilters.
Caution Always connect the purple ADSL cable to the purple ADSL port. Do not
connect the cable to the Ethernet port or to the console port. This will damage your
router.
ADSL
(RJ-11)
wall jack
Cisco 1417
CONSOLE
ADSL
RJ-11 cable
OK FLASH PC CARD
LNK
ADSL port
ETHERNET
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Install the Router (continued)
C. Connect a PC to the router
To use Cisco IOS software to configure the router, it must be connected to a terminal or to a
PC with terminal-emulationsoftware. Terminal-emulation softwareshould be configuredwith
the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity bits, and 1 stop bit.
Take the following steps to connect the router to one of these devices:
Step 1 Connect one end ofthe blue console cable (included) to the CONSOLE port on the
router rear panel.
Step 2 Depending on the console port connector (DB-25 or DB-9)on your terminal or PC,
connect one of the gray adapters (included) to the other end of the console cable.
Step 3 Connect the gray adapter to the DB-25 or DB-9 connector on your terminal or PC.
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OK FLASH PC CARD
Cisco 1417
CONSOLE
ADSL
LNK
ETHERNET
Console cable
To PC or terminal
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Install the Router (continued)
D. Connect the power cord
Step 1 Connect the power-supply cord to the power socket on the rear panel.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet.
Step 3 Turn on the router by pressing the power switch to the on ( | ) position.
Step 4 Confirm that the router has power bycheckingthatthePWRLED on the front panel
is on.
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Cisco 1417
OK FLASH PC CARD
CONSOLE
ADSL
LNK
ETHERNET
17502
Power switch

Verify Your Installation.
After the router is powered up, the following LEDs confirm that you have correctly installed
your router.
LED Location What to Look for
PWR Front On when power is being supplied to the router.
OK Front • One blink per second when the router is in ROM monitor
mode.
• Several blinks per second when the router is running the boot
image in ROM monitor.
• On steady when the Cisco IOS software is loaded and
functional.
LNK Rear On when the router is correctly connected to the local Ethernet
network through the ETHERNET port.
WAN CARRIER Front On when the router has synchronized with the DSL access
multiplexer (DSLAM) at the service provider office.
ETHERNET ACT Front Blinking when there is network traffic on the Ethernet LAN.
OK Rear On when the Flash PC card is correctly installed in the router. If
this LED is off, refer to the installation and configuration guide
that came with your router forinstructionson how to reinstall the
Flash PC card.
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For More Information
For more information about installing or configuring your Cisco 1417 router, refer to the
following sources:
• Cisco 1400 Series Router Installation and Configuration Guide (in the accessory kit).
• The Cisco Connection Online card in the accessory kit, which lists telephone numbers,
e-mail addresses, and URLs for getting information directly from Cisco Systems.

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