Cisco 2811 Hardware Guide - Page 86

Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem Connection Procedures and Precautions Connect each WAN, LAN, and voice cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on a network module or interface card. • Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors. • Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine. • Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radiuses are satisfactory. Reposition cables, if necessary. • Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements. For cable pinouts, refer to the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document. Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem Your router has asynchronous serial console and auxiliary ports for system management. These ports provide administrative access to your router either locally (with a console terminal or PC) or remotely (with a modem). Cisco provides the following cables for connecting your router to a console terminal, PC, or modem: • One console cable (RJ-45-to-DB-9, blue) • One modem cable (RJ-45-to-DB-25, black) (Cisco 2811, Cisco 2821, and Cisco 2851 only) • One DB-9-to-DB-25 adapter (Cisco 2801 only) This section describes how to connect a console terminal or PC to the console port and how to connect a modem to the auxiliary port. Table 4 summarizes the system management connections. Table 4 System Management Connections Port Console Auxiliary Color Connected To: Light blue PC or ASCII terminal communication port (usually labeled COM) Black Modem for remote access Cable RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable RJ-45-to-DB-25 modem cable or RJ-45-to-DB-9 console cable with a DB-9-to-DB25 adapter For information about cable pinouts, refer to the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document. Cable Connection Procedures for Cisco 2800 Series Routers 12 OL-5787-02