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Power-Up Procedures for Cisco 1800 Series
Routers (Modular)
This chapter describes how to power up Cisco 1800 series integrated services routers (modular) and
perform an initial configuration to provide network access. It includes the following sections:
Powering Up Cisco 1800 Series Routers, page 7-1
Verifying the LED Indicators on the 1841 Router, page 7-4
Verifying the Hardware Configuration, page 7-5
Initial Configuration of the Router, page 7-5
Software Components of the Cisco 1861 Integrated Services Router, page 7-7
Note To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for Cisco 1840 Routers.
Note The Cisco 1861 Integrated Services Router supports a maximum of 12 user licenses based on different
models.
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Warning
Warning
Caution To ensure adequate cooling, never operate the router unless the unit is completely closed.
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The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029.
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This section covers the following topics:
• Checklist for Power Up, page 7-2
• LED Indicators, page 7-2
• Power-Up Procedure, page 7-2
Checklist for Power Up
You may power up the Cisco router if the following steps have been completed:
• Mount and ground the chassis securely.
• Connect the power and interface cables.
• Make sure that the external CompactFlash memory card is properly seated into its slot. For
installation instructions, see “Installing and Replacing CompactFlash Memory Cards on Cisco 1800
Series Routers (Modular)”.
• Connect a PC to the router’s console port.
• Start HyperTerminal or a similar terminal emulation program on your PC. Select the appropriate PC
COM port. Set the terminal emulation program configuration for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no flow control, and no parity.
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Note For initial power up, we recommend a direct console connection. After the intial configuration is
completed, a remote modem connection can be used for router management.
Caution To ensure adequate cooling, never operate the router unless the cover and all modules and cover plates
are installed.
Caution To prevent damage to the ejector mechanism, the ejector button next to the CompactFlash memory card
must remain fully seated when not being used to eject a CompactFlash memory card.
LED Indicators
The meanings of the LED indicators for Cisco 1800 series routers are summarized in Tab l e 2-5. For more
detailed information about the LEDs, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting Cisco 1800 Series Routers
(Modular).”
Power-Up Procedure
To power up your Cisco router and verify that it completes its initialization and self-test, follow this
procedure. When you have completed the procedure you may begin configuring the router.
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Chapter 7 Power-Up Procedures for Cisco 1800 Series Routers (Modular)
If you encounter problems when you power up the router, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting Cisco 1800
Series Routers (Modular).” For information about the ROM monitor and the bootstrap program, see the
“Using the ROM Monitor” section of the Cisco 1800 Series Router Software Configuration. For
information about the configuration register, see the“Changing the Configuration Register Settings”
section of Cisco 1800 Series Router Software Configuration.
Note To view the boot sequence through a terminal session, you must have a console connection to the Cisco
router before the router powers up.
To power up the router, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Make sure that your PC is powered up and connected as described in the “Checklist for Power Up”
section on page 7-2.
Step 2 Move the power switch to the ON position.
The following indications appear:
• The green SYS PWR LED on the front of the chassis comes on.
• The fan operates.
The LEDs on the chassis come on (although not necessarily at the same time), and some LEDs may go
off again. The actual LED activity depends on your installation.
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If you encounter problems when you power up the router, see “Troubleshooting Cisco 1800 Series
Routers (Modular)”
Startup messages appear in your terminal emulation program window.
Caution Do not press any keys on the keyboard until the messages stop. Any keys pressed during this time are
interpreted as the first command typed when the messages stop, which might cause the router to power
off and start over. It takes a few minutes for the messages to stop.
The startup messages vary, depending on the software installed on your router.
• If the startup messages end with the following lines, you know that the Cisco Router and Security
Device Manager (SDM) software is installed on the router.
yourname con0 is now available
Press RETURN to get started!
For instructions on configuring your router by using SDM, see Cisco Router and Security Device
Manager (SDM) Quick Start Guide.
Note Because SDM is installed on your router by default, we recommend using SDM to perform the
initial configuration.
• If the startup messages end with the following lines, the router is ready for initial configuration using
the setup facility (system configuration dialog) or the command-line interface (CLI). Enter yes to
continue with the setup facility; enter no to continue with the CLI.
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