Cisco 805 Series Router Cabling and Setup
Quick Start Guide
This document describes the basic process of cabling and configuring the Internet access device, the
Cisco 805 router. For advanced cabling information, refer to the Cisco 805 Router HardwareInstallation
Guide. For advanced configuration information, refer to the Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration
Guide. These documents are available on the Cisco Documentation CD-ROM and on the World Wide Web.
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
• http://www.cisco.com
• http://www-china.cisco.com
• http://www-europe.cisco.com
The shipment of your Cisco 805 router includes the following items:
• One Cisco 805 router
• One yellow Ethernet cable
• One black power supply
• One black power supply cord
• 800 and SOHO Series Product Documentation CD
• Cisco 805 Fast Step CD-ROM
Figure 1 shows the items included with the router. If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact
your customer service representative.
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Before you begin, verify that each computer that will be connected to the router has a network interface
card (NIC) installed and that Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) has been loaded
and configured. For more information on how to configure TCP/IP, refer to the PC ConfigurationInstructions to Establish Cisco Router-to-PC Communications, which is available on the Cisco
Documentation CD-ROM, and refer to information available the Microsoft web site.
Black power cord
Product documentation
Cisco 805
Fast Step
Cisco 805
Fast Step CD-ROM
Verify the PC Setup
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Connect the Cisco 800 Series Router to a PC
Follow these steps to connect the Cisco 805 router to a PC with a 10- or 10/100-Mbps network interface
card (NIC):
Figure 2Connecting a Cisco 805 Router to a PC
HUB
ETHERNET
NO HUB
LINK
10 BASE T
CONSOLE
Cisco 805
SERIAL
Cisco 805 Router
Connect the Cisco 800 Series Router to a PC
AUXAUX
OK
LAN
SER 0
PC
Step 1Connect the yellow Ethernet cable from the yellow Ethernet port on the back panel of the router to the
Ethernet port on the NIC on the computer.
Step 2Verify that the HUB/NO HUB switch on the left side of the back panel has been set to the NO HUB
position (out). If the button is in, press it to set it to the out position.
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Connect the Cisco 800 Series Router to a Hub
Connect the Cisco 800 Series Router to a Hub
Follow these steps to connect the Cisco 805 router to a hub:
Figure 3Connecting a Cisco 805 Router to a Hub
HUB
ETHERNET
NO HUB
LINK
10 BASE T
CONSOLE
Cisco 805
SERIAL
SPEED
100BaseTX
10BaseT
Cisco 805 Router
1X 2X 3X 4X
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
8
5X 6X 7X 8X
10/100
MDI MDI-X
LED
SOLID
BLINK
Cisco 1528 Micro Hub 10/100
Step 1Connect the yellow Ethernet cable from the yellow Ethernet port on the back panel of the router to the
Ethernet port on the hub.
Step 2Verify that the HUB/NO HUB switch on the left side of the back panel has been set to the HUB position
(in). If the button is out, press it to set it to the in position.
Connect the Cisco 800 Series Router to a Hub
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Connect the Cisco 805 Router to a Serial Device
The following table describes the devices most commonly connected to the router serial port and how
the serial line is used.
Serial DeviceWAN OptionsWAN Encapsulation (Framing)Network Type
Asynchronous
modem
Channel service
unit/data service
unit (CSU/DSU)
If you need help deciding which serial cable to order, see Appendix A, “Selecting a Serial Cable” in the
Cisco 805 Router Hardware Installation Guide. Then order one of the serial cables described in the
following table.
Figure 4Connecting a Serial Device to a Cisco 805 Router
HUB
ETHERNET
NO HUB
LINK
CONSOLE
10 BASE T
NoteIn some countries, a modem or CSU/DSU might not be necessary or might be provided by your WAN
service provider.
Cisco 805
SERIAL
Cisco 805 Router
Modem or
CSU/DSU
Step 1Connect the appropriate end of the serial cable to the dark blue serial port on your router.
Step 2Connect the other end of the cable to the modem or CSU/DSU.
Connect the Cisco 805 Router to a Serial Device
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Connect the Power and Turn On the Router
Follow these steps to connect power to the Cisco 805 router and turn it on:
Figure 5Connecting the Power to an 805 Router
To electrical
outlet
HUB
ETHERNET
NO HUB
LINK
10 BASE T
CONSOLE
Cisco 805
SERIAL
Connect the Power and Turn On the Router
6-pin connector
Desktop power supply
Step 1Make sure the router power is off. Press the power switch to standby ().
Step 2Connect the power supply cable to the 6-pin connector on the router.
Step 3Connect the power cord to the desktop power supply.
Step 4Connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Step 5Turn ON the router. Press the power switch to on (|).
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Verifying the LEDs
Verifying the LEDs
Verify the power, Ethernet, and serial connections by checking the LEDs. Figure 6 shows the
components that you must verify and the location of their corresponding LEDs.
Figure 6Components and Associated LEDs
CD LED
OK LED
Front panel
Back panel
LINK
LED
Ethernet
port
Serial
port
Power connector
and switch
The following table describes the normal pattern for these LEDs and what to do if you get an abnormal
pattern. For more information on all LEDs, see Chapter 1, “Product Overview” of the Cisco 805 RouterHardware Installation Guide.
Normal
LED
OKOnPower is supplied to the
LINKOnEthernet device is
PatternExplanationIf Abnormal Pattern
If off, see Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” in the
router.
Cisco 805 Router Hardware Installation Guide.
If off,toggleHUB/NO HUB button(ifset to HUB
connected.
[in], reset to NO HUB [out] or vice versa).1If still
off,seeChapter3,“Troubleshooting” in the Cisco805 Router Hardware Installation Guide.
CD
(Carrier
detect)
1. For information on how the setting of this button on a hub affects the settingoftherouterHUB/NOHUB button, see Chapter
2, “Installing the Cisco 805 Router” in the Cisco 805 Router Hardware Installation Guide.
2. The CD LED will not light until you configure the serial interface. For more information on configuring the serial interface,
see the Cisco 805 Router Software Configuration Guide.
OnPacketsaresent or received
from serial port.
2
If off for a long time, see Chapter 3,
“Troubleshooting” in the Cisco 805 RouterHardware Installation Guide.
Verifying the LEDs
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About the Product CD
The 800 and SOHO Series Product Documentation CD contains the technical publications for the 800
and SOHO series routers.
System Requirements
ProcessorPentium 150 MHz or faster recommended
PC OSMicrosoft Windows 95
Memory64-MB DRAM
Drives4x CD-ROM drive
MonitorColor monitor capable of 800 x 600 pixel
About the Product CD
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
resolution
SoftwareNetscape 3.0 or later
Documentation Exceptions
This CD does not contain certain publications that were incomplete or unavailable when this CD was
produced. These documents are in the 800 and SOHO platform hardware accessory kits and should be
consulted before installing and configuring your system. You can also access these documents on the
Documentation page on Cisco Connection Online (CCO) at www.cisco.com.
• Cisco 800 Series Routers Release Notes
• Cisco 828 and SOHO 78 Routers Release Notes
• IOS Release Notes for the Cisco 800 Series Router
• IOS Release Notes for the Cisco 828 Router
• Cisco Router Web Setup User Guide
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