Cisco CISCO1841 - 1841 Integrated Services Router - Mounting a Cisco 1800 Series Fixed-Configuration Router on a Wall; Setting a Cisco 1800 Series Fixed-Configuration Router on a Desktop; Chassis Grounding; Setting up the Chassis

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Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Chassis Installation Procedures
Setting Up the Chassis
Caution To prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis by holding the plastic panel on
the front. Always hold the chassis by the metal body.
Setting a Cisco 1800 Series Fixed-Configuration Router on a Desktop
You can place Cisco 1800 series fixed-configuration routers on a desktop or shelf. Do not place anything
on top of the router that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5
kilograms), and do not stack routers on a
desktop. Excessive weight on top of the router could damage the chassis.
Caution Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling. When placing the router
on a desktop, keep at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of clear space beside the cooling inlet and exhaust vents.
After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis
ground connection procedures, see the
“Installing the Chassis Ground Connection” section on page 3-3.
Chassis Grounding
After you install the router, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis
ground connection procedures, see the
“Installing the Chassis Ground Connection” section on page 3-3.
Mounting a Cisco 1800 Series Fixed-Configuration Router on a Wall
The Cisco 1800 series fixed-configuration routers have slots on the bottom of the chassis for mounting
the unit on a wall or other vertical surface.
Warning This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions carefully
before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures
could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 248
Tip When choosing a location for wall-mounting the router, consider cable limitations and wall structure.
Tip If your router has the optional wireless LAN feature, before you mount the router on a wall, connect the
antennas to the back panel. It is difficult to attach the antennas after the router has been mounted to a
wall.
To attach the router to a wall, use the following hardware:
• For attaching to a wall stud, use two number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with number-10
washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at
least 3/4 inch (20 millimeters) into the supporting wood or metal wall stud.
• For hollow-wall mounting, use two number-10 wall anchors with washers.