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Connecting interface and power cables
Before powering on the router, connect the router's interface and power cables.
Connecting an Ethernet cable
Figure 18 Connecting the Ethernet cable
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router, as shown in Figure 18, and
connect the other end to the peer device. If a 10/100 Mb/s copper Ethernet port supports MDI/MDIX
autosensing, use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable to connect the port to a hub or LAN
switch.
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters
Connecting the console cable
CAUTION:
When using a console cable to connect the PC to the router, first connect the DB-9 end of the console
cable to the serial port of the PC, and then connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the
console port of the router.
Figure 19 Connecting the console cable
(2) Console port (CONSOLE)
To connect the console cable, as shown in Figure 19:
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