24 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION OF THE ROUTERConnecting thePower CordTwo types of 3Com 5000 Routers are provided:■ AC-powered■ DC-poweredExcept for the input power, these two types have exactly the same features andfunctions.Power Input andPGNDConnecting AC PowerCordAC Power SupplyRated voltage range: 100 to 240VAC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz.The following figure illustrates the partial external appearance of the power socket for aAC-powered router:Figure 10 Partial external appearance of the power socket for the AC-powered routerRecommended Power OutletA single-phase 3-core outlet with a neutral point or a multi-functional computer powersocket is recommended. The neutral point of the outlet should be grounded reliably.Normally, the neutral point of the power supply system in a building is buried in theground during the construction and cabling. Verify that the power supply for thebuilding is grounded before connecting the AC power cord.Table 11 Power input and PGNDItem DescriptionPower input Input voltage 12VDC, connected through the external power module to the110/220V site powerPGND Connected to the earth ground with ground cableTable 12 Power input and PGND of other modelsItem DescriptionPower input AC model: 100 to 240VAC power input socketDC model: -48 to -60VDC power input socketPGND Connected to the earth ground with ground cable(1) Power switch (2) AC input receptacle