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This section describes the intended audience, scope, and organization of the
Cisco 815 Integrated Services Router Hardware Installation Guide and defines
the conventions used to convey instructions and information.
Audience and Scope
This guide is for users who have some experience in installing and maintaining
networking hardware. Cisco 815 integrated services router users should be
familiar with the terminology and concepts of local Ethernet and wide-area
networking.
This guide describes the functional and physical features of the Cisco 815
integrated services router and provides installation procedures, troubleshooting
information, technical specifications, and cable and connector guidelines and
specifications.
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
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• Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the router features, LEDs, and connectors.
• Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes how to install the router by connecting
cables and power, and tells how to install WAN interface cards (WICs).
This guide uses the following conventions for information and instructions.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Notes, cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:
NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
materials not contained in this manual.
CautionThis caution symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do
something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Conventions
Warning
Waarschuwing
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This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this
publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
document that accompanied this device.
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat
werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen
betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in
deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere
voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa
ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota
selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista
onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten
käännökset löydät laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information -kirjasesta (määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa
turvallisuudesta).
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de
travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les
circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment
utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des
traductions d’avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le
document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux
règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die
zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an
irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen
Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in dieser
Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu
behördlichen Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät
geliefert wurde.
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Avvertenza
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe
causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed
essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La
traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nel
documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformità alle
norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna questo dispositivo.
Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre
til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de
faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med
vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av
de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og
sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten.
Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe
poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer
equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos
eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis
acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação,
consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
(Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que acompanha este
dispositivo.
Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad
física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que
entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos
estándar de prevención de accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las
advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el documento
titulado Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Información sobre
seguridad y conformidad con las disposiciones reglamentarias) que se
acompaña con este dispositivo.
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Varning!
Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan
leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara
medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att
förebygga skador. Se förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna
publikation i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
(Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer
denna anordning.
Table 1 describes the syntax used with the commands in this document.
Table 1Command Syntax Guide
ConventionDescription
boldfaceCommands and keywords.
italicCommand input that is supplied by you.
[]Keywords or arguments that appear within square
brackets are optional.
{x | x | x}A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in
braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.
^ or CtrlRepresent the key labeled Control. For example, when
you read ^D or Ctrl-D, you should hold down the Control
key while you press the D key.
screen font
Examples of information displayed on the screen.
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Table 1Command Syntax Guide (continued)
ConventionDescription
boldface screen
font
<>Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, appear in
[]Default responses to system prompts appear in square
Accessibility
This product family uses a command line interface (CLI). The CLI is 508
conformant since it is text based and relies on a keyboard for navigation. All
functions of the router can be configured and monitored through the CLI.
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This chapter introduces the Cisco 815 integrated services router, also referred to
in this guide as the router, and covers the following topics:
• Key Features
• Back Panel Ports and LEDs
• Front Panel LEDs
• Router Memory
• Unpacking the Router
Key Features
The Cisco 815 integrated services router (see Figure 1-1) is a small, modular
desktop router that provides an integrated cable solution. The Cisco 815
integrated services router communicates over a cable hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC)
network for office-to-Internet connectivity or branch-to-branch connectivity. The
Cisco cable modem high-speed WAN interface cards (HWICs) are installed in the
router as a fixed configuration for one HWIC full-feature cable modem
high-speed interaction, including quality of service (QoS) functionality.
AutoInstall supportConfiguration files can be easily downloaded to the router over
a WAN connection.
Kensington security slotRouter can be secured to a desktop or other surface using
Kensington lockdown equipment.
Support for Cisco IOS software
features
Supports IP, IPX, AppleTalk, IBM, Open Shortest Path First
(OSPF) Protocol, NetWare Link Services Protocol (NLSP),
Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), encryption, network
address translation, and the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature Set.
1. The HWIC-CABLE-D-2 operates only in WIC mode with 8-Mbps downstream throughput.
Product Serial Number Location
The serial number label for the Cisco 815 integrated services router is located on
the rear of the chassis, to the right of the power switch. (See Figure 1-2)
Figure 1-2Serial Number Location on the Cisco 815 Router
This section describes the router back panel ports and LEDs, which are shown and
identified in Figure 1-3 and are described in Tab le 1-2 and Ta b le 1-3 . Figure 1-4
shows a closer view of the WIC-4ESW module, which is installed in the WIC 0
slot on the router. Figure 1-5 shows a closer view of the HWIC-CABLE-D-2
module, which is installed in the WIC 1 slot on the router.
Connects the router to the local Ethernet network. 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 portAUX
(black)
Console portCONSOLE
(blue)
Connects to a modem for remote configuration using
Cisco IOS software.
Connects to a terminal or PC for local configuration
using Cisco IOS software.
WIC-4ESW (WIC 0)No labelSupports interface card with four 10/100-BASE-TX
Ethernet switchports. See Figure 1-4.
HWIC-CABLE-D-2
No labelSupports one Cisco cable WIC. See Figure 1-5.
Use the back panel LEDs during router installation to confirm that you have
correctly connected all the cables to the router.
Table 1-3Back Panel LEDs
LED LabelColorDescription
WIC0 OKGreenOn when the WIC is correctly installed in the card slot.
There are 2 LEDS associated with the WIC-4ESW: The right
LED, which is labeled LNK, and the left LED, which is
labeled ACT. The LNK (physical layer link) LED is on when
the Cisco IOS software recognizes the switch and the
connection is up. The ACT (activity) LED indicates that data
is being transmitted or received on the slot.
FDXGreenOn solid—Ethernet port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Off—Ethernet port is operating in half-duplex mode.
100GreenOn solid—Ethernet port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Off—Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LINKGreenOn when the Ethernet link is up.
MOD OKGreenOn when the VPN hardware encryption module is installed
and recognized by the Cisco IOS software.
WIC1 OKGreenOn when the WIC is correctly installed in the card slot.
Front Panel LEDs
Use the router front panel LEDs to determine network activity and status on the
Ethernet port and on the WIC ports. The front panel LEDs are shown in Figure 1-6
and described in Tab le 1-4.
memory for the router. DRAM is also called working storage. It contains the
dynamic configuration information. The DRAM in the Cisco 815 integrated
services router stores a working copy of the Cisco IOS software, dynamic
configuration information, and routing table information.
contains a backup copy of the router configuration. If the power is lost or the
router is turned off, this backup copy enables the router to return to operation
without reconfiguration.
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.
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Amounts of Memory
The Cisco 815 integrated services router supports a maximum of 32 MB of flash
memory and 128 MB of DRAM. Use the show version command to see how much
DRAM, NVRAM, and flash memory is stored in your router. The following
example of output for the show version command shows the amount of memory
in this router:
815# show version
Cisco IOS Software, C815 Software (C815-IPBASE-M), Version
12.4(5.13.5)PIA5 ENGINEERING WEEKLY BUILD, synced to haw_t_pi4_abu
HAW_T_PI4_ABU_5_13_1_PIA4
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 22-Mar-06 18:07 by ealyon
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(20060221:032620)
[yiye-after815rmon 101], DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE
815B uptime is 6 days, 14 hours, 41 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 22:59:26 PST Mon Apr 24 2006
System restarted at 23:01:51 PST Mon Apr 24 2006
System image file is "flash:c815-ipbase-mz.124-5.13.5.PIA5"
Cisco 815 (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x500) with 59569K/5967K bytes
of memory.
Processor board ID FOC09250KK8 (1061493493), with hardware revision
0000
MPC860P processor: part number 5, mask 2
1 Ethernet interface
5 FastEthernet interfaces
1 Cable Modem interface
32K bytes of NVRAM.
32768K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x2102
815#
This chapter provides procedures for installing the Cisco 815 integrated services
router and includes the following sections:
• Before Installing the Router
• Connecting the Router to Your Local Network
• Connecting Power to the Router
• Verifying Your Installation
• Optional Installation Procedures
Before Installing the Router
The Cisco 815 integrated services router is shipped ready for desktop mounting.
Before you connect it to the power and network, simply set the router on a
desktop, shelf, or other flat surface.
Be sure to read the safety information in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers document online.
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Warning
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power
source.
Caution Do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than 10 pounds
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry
(including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when
connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal
object to the terminals. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO
Series Routers document that came with the router.)
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
(4.5 kg). Excessive weight on top of the router could damage the chassis.
CautionThere are no field-replaceable parts inside the router. Do not open the router
enclosure to replace parts.
CautionTo prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift of tilt the chassis by the
plastic panel on the front. Always hold the chassis by the metal body.
Connecting the Router to Your Local Network
The Cisco 815 integrated services router is connected to your local Ethernet
network through the yellow 10/100 Ethernet port. You must provide the following
items for this connection:
• A straight-through, RJ-45-to-RJ-45, Ethernet cable
The ports labeled 10/100 ETHERNET and CONSOLE are safety extra-low voltage
(SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.
Because BRI circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid
connecting the SELV circuits to the telephone network voltage (TNV) circuits.
(To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 800 Series and SOHO Series Routers document
that came with the router.)
Follow these steps to connect the router to the local network:
Step 1Connect one end of the cable to the yellow Ethernet port (labeled
10/100 ETHERNET) on the back panel of the router, as shown in Figure 2-1.
This section describes some installation procedures that you might or might not
use, depending on your site and on how you are configuring the router. This
section describes the following procedures:
• Connecting a PC
• Connecting a Modem
• Stacking the Router
• Unstacking the Router
Connecting a PC
If you want to use the Cisco IOS command-line interface to configure the router,
you must connect the router console port to a terminal or PC. The cable and
adapter required for this connection are included with the router.
If you want to use a PC to configure the router, you need to make sure that the PC
has some type of terminal emulation software installed. The software should be
configured with the following parameters: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity bits,
1 stop bit.
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Follow these steps to connect the router to a terminal or PC:
Step 1Connect the blue console cable to the blue console port on the back of the router,
Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the console port (also called the
serial port) on your PC. If this adapter does not fit your PC console port, you must
provide an adapter that fits.
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Connecting a Modem
When a modem is connected to the auxiliary port, a remote user can dial in to the
router and configure it. You can use the console cable provided in the accessory
kit.
Follow these steps to connect a modem to the router, using the console cable:
Step 1Connect the RJ-45 end of the cable to the black AUX port on the back of the
Step 2Connect the DB-9 end of the cable to the DB-9 end of the DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter.
Step 3Connect the DB-25 end of the adapter to the modem.
Stacking the Router
You can stack one Cisco 815 integrated services router in a four-device stack,
along with other Cisco products designed for stacking with the router. Using a
stacking clip and fastener, you can stack each device directly on top of another
device.
NoteThe Cisco 815 integrated services router is not shipped with the stacking
equipment described in this section; however, the equipment is included with all
other Cisco products that are designed to be stacked.
Other Cisco products designed to be stacked with the router comes with a stacking
clip and a fastener for keeping the multiple devices together in a stack. Before you
stack the devices, assemble the clip and fastener as shown in Figure 2-5.
Use the information in this chapter to help isolate problems you might encounter
with the Cisco 815 integrated services router or to rule out the router as the source
of the problem.
This appendix contains the following sections:
• Contacting Your Cisco Reseller
• Recovering a Lost Password
• Problem Solving
Contacting Your Cisco Reseller
If you cannot locate the source of a problem, contact your local reseller for advice.
Before you call, you should have the following information ready:
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• Chassis type and serial number
• Maintenance agreement or warranty information
• Type and version number of the Cisco IOS software that is installed on your
router
• Date that you received the router
• Brief description of the problem
• Brief description of the steps you have taken to isolate the problem
Step 4At the user EXEC prompt (Router>), enter the show version command to display
the existing configuration register value (shown at the end of this example
output):
815# show version
Cisco IOS Software, C815 Software (C815-IPBASE-M), Version
12.4(5.13.5)PIA5 ENGINEERING WEEKLY BUILD, synced to haw_t_pi4_abu
HAW_T_PI4_ABU_5_13_1_PIA4
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 22-Mar-06 18:07 by ealyon
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(20060221:032620)
[yiye-after815rmon 101], DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE
815B uptime is 6 days, 14 hours, 41 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 22:59:26 PST Mon Apr 24 2006
System restarted at 23:01:51 PST Mon Apr 24 2006
System image file is "flash:c815-ipbase-mz.124-5.13.5.PIA5"
Cisco 815 (MPC860P) processor (revision 0x500) with 59569K/5967K bytes
of memory.
Processor board ID FOC09250KK8 (1061493493), with hardware revision
0000
MPC860P processor: part number 5, mask 2
1 Ethernet interface
5 FastEthernet interfaces
1 Cable Modem interface
32K bytes of NVRAM.
32768K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x2102
815#
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Step 5Record the setting of the configuration register.
Step 6Record the break setting, as given by bit 8 of the configuration register.
• Break enabled—Bit 8 is set to 0.
• Break disabled (default setting)—Bit 8 is set to 1.
• If break is disabled, turn off the router, wait 5 seconds, and turn it on again.
Within 60 seconds, press the Break key. The terminal displays the ROM
monitor prompt. Go to Step 3.
NoteSome terminal keyboards have a key labeled Break. If your keyboard does
not have a Break key, refer to the documentation that came with the
terminal for instructions on how to send a break. To send a break in
Windows HyperTerminal, press Ctrl-Break.
Step 2Send a break. The terminal displays the following prompt:
rommon 2>
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Step 3Enter confreg 0x142 to reset the configuration register:
rommon 2> confreg 0x142
Step 4Initialize the router by entering the reset command:
rommon 2> reset
The router resets, and the configuration register is set to 0x142. The router boots
the system image in flash memory and displays the following:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
Step 5Enter no in response to the prompts until the following message is displayed:
Step 7Enter the enable command to enter privileged EXEC mode. Configuration
changes can be made only in this mode.
Router> enable
The prompt changes to the privileged EXEC prompt:
Router#
Step 8Enter the show startup-config command to display an enable password in the
configuration file:
Router# show startup-config
If you are using an enable password, it will appear in the startup configuration.
Write down the password and keep the record secure.
If you are using an enable secret password, there will be no enable password in
the startup configuration.
Step 9Enter the copy startup-config running-config command to return to your startup
configuration:
Router# copy startup-config running-config
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If you are recovering an enable password, skip the next section, “Resetting the
Password,” and complete the password recovery process by performing the steps
in the “Resetting the Configuration Register Value” section.
If you are resetting an enable secret password, you will not see it displayed in the
show startup-config command output. Complete the password recovery process
by performing the steps in the “Resetting the Password” section, which follows.
Step 4Reboot the router, and enter the recovered enable password.
Problem Solving
The key to problem solving is to isolate the problem to a specific subsystem by
comparing what the router is doing to what it should be doing.
In problem solving, consider the following subsystems of the router:
• WICs—Refer to the LEDs on the cards and the LEDs on the router front panel
to help identify a failure. For more information on WAN interface cards
(WICs), refer to the Cisco Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide.
• Cables—Check all the external cables that connect the router to the network.
• Power system—Check the external power source, power cable, router power
supply, and circuit breaker. Check for inadequate ventilation or air
circulation that might cause overheating.
Problem Solving
OK LED Diagnostics
Use the front panel OK LED to determine any problems with the router. When the
router first boots up, it performs a power-on self-test (POST). If the router detects
a problem during the POST, the OK LED blinks in different patterns (described
in Table 3-1), depending on the problem. A pattern consists of a specific number
of blinks that is repeated until the router is turned off. If the router experiences
any of these problems, contact your Cisco reseller.
2The 860P dual-port random-access memory (DPRAM) has
failed.
3The parameter RAM area of the 860P DPRAM has failed.
4The 860P system protection control register has a write
failure.
5The router cannot detect the dynamic random-access
memory (DRAM).
6The user programmable machine has a write failure.
9The router DRAM has failed.
Troubleshooting WICs and Cables
Use the show diag command to help determine problems with a card. Table 3-2
lists problems that could occur with WAN interface cards (WICs) and the possible
causes of these problems.
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Table 3-2Troubleshooting WICs
SymptomPossible Cause(s)
Router does not recognize
WIC.
• Confirm that the Cisco IOS software version installed in the router
supports the WIC. The Cisco Interface Cards Hardware
Installation Guide lists the software requirements for each card.
• Use the show diag command to display information about the card
as shown in Example, page 3-9.
Router recognizes the
WIC(s), but the card port(s)
do not initialize.
Router does not boot
• Make sure that the WIC is correctly installed in the router.
• Check the external cable connections to make sure they are secure.
Make sure that the WIC is correctly installed in the router.
properly, or router
continuously or
intermittently reboots.
WIC/VIC Slot 0:
4 Port FE Switch
Daughter card-Version 4 TLV Cookie Format
Hardware Revision : 1.0
Part Number : 73-8958-01
Board Revision : D0
Deviation Number : 0-0
Fab Version : 01
PCB Serial Number : FOC092153W5
RMA Test History : 00
RMA Number : 0-0-0-0
RMA History : 00
Top Assy. Part Number : 800-24817-01
Connector Type : 01
Base MAC Address : 0014.6a56.a5dc
MAC Address block size : 20
Product (FRU) Number : WIC-4ESW
CLEI Code : IPMED00BRA
WIC/VIC Slot 1:
DOCSIS 2.0 Cable modem
Daughter card-Version 4 TLV Cookie Format
Hardware Revision : 2.0
Board Revision : 01
Deviation Number : 0-0
Fab Version : 02
PCB Serial Number : FHH1003007G
RMA Test History : 00
RMA Number : 0-0-0-0
RMA History : 00
Processor type : 02
Top Assy. Part Number : 800-27077-02
Product (FRU) Number : HWIC-CABLE-D-2
Version Identifier : V01
Cable Modem Daughter Card
Base MAC Address : 00d0.2bfe.66e6
MAC Address block size : 2
PCB Serial Number : FOC06040116
Hardware Revision : 2.0
Part Number : 74-3862-02
Board Revision : 01
If the router external power supply fails, you should return it to your Cisco
reseller. Tab l e 3-3 lists symptoms and possible causes of power problems.
Table 3-3Troubleshooting the Power System
SymptomPossible Cause(s)
The router shuts down after being on
a short time.
• Make sure that the area in which the router is installed
meets the environmental site requirements in Appendix A,
“Technical Specifications,” in this guide.
• If the front panel PWR LED is not on, the power supply has
This appendix describes cables and cabling guidelines for the Cisco 815
integrated services router and contains the following sections:
• Ethernet Cables
• Ethernet Network Cabling Guidelines
• Console Cable and Adapter
NoteFor information about cables used with Cisco WAN interface cards (WICs), refer
to the Cisco Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide.
Ethernet Cables
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This section describes the Ethernet cables that are used to connect the router to
your local Ethernet network. A 10/100BASE-TX router, such as the Cisco 815
integrated services router, requires Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. Table B-1 gives the pinouts for an Ethernet
cable.
A console cable is provided with your router. Use this cable to connect the router
to a PC or terminal. The router comes with a DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter that may be
used for connecting the router to a modem, using the console cable.
Table B-3 describes the wiring for the console port and the console cable. This
table also includes pinouts for the DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter.
Installing and Upgrading Memory and
Virtual Private Network Modules
This chapter tells how to install or upgrade memory and how to install a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) module in your Cisco 815 integrated services router and
includes the following sections:
• Safety Warnings
• Opening the Chassis
• Locating Modules
• Installing and Removing a DIMM
• Installing a VPN Module
• Closing the Chassis
Safety Warnings
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During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
router. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or
you could shock yourself.
Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and
unplug the power cord.
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Warning
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Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power
source.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry
(including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when
connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal
object to the terminals.
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether
power to the router is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when
working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from
the router first.
Opening the Chassis
C-2
In order to upgrade the Cisco 815 integrated services router memory, you must
open the chassis. Opening the chassis requires a number one Phillips screwdriver.
Follow these steps to open the chassis:
Step 1Make sure the router is turned off and is disconnected from the power supply.
Step 2Turn the router upside down, and rest the top of the router on a flat surface.
Step 3Use the number one Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws that fasten the
top and bottom of the chassis together, as shown in Figure C-1.
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Step 4
Holding the router assembly together, turn the router back to its original position.
Step 5Gently remove the top of the router (which is facing up toward you) up and away
from the bottom of the router (which is resting on the flat surface).
At this point, you might have to disconnect the fan, which is inside the top of the
router chassis, from the motherboard, by disconnecting the fan cable from the
connector (labeled FAN) on the motherboard.
Step 6Place the router bottom on an antistatic mat, and begin installing memory.
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Step 4To secure the VPN board connection in the socket, you must attach a retention
clip.
a. The retention clip for the Cisco 815 integrated services router slides over the
VPN module where it connects to the socket and clips to the side of the router
motherboard. The horizontal tab slides underneath the WIC 0 socket, as
shown in Figure C-9.
Figure C-9Retention Clip Location
Slide this peg beneath
the connector's edge
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b.
Align the post in the middle of the clip with the hole in the center of the socket
side of the VPN card as shown in Figure C-10.