3Com 3C13755-US - Router 5642 Installation Manual

Also see for 3C13701: Installation guide Quick reference guide Installation guide Getting started guide Module guide

Contents

3Com 3C13755-US - Router 5642 Installation Manual Manual pdf 63 page image

Installing the Router on the Workbench 61Installing the Routeron the WorkbenchYou can install any Router 5000 on a workbench.To install the router on a workbench, take the following precautions:■ Ensure that the workbench is smooth and stable.■ Leave a heat-dissipation clearance of 10 cm (4 in) around the router.■ Do not put heavy objects on the router.Connecting the PowerCableTo connect the router to the power outlet and confirm that the PGND wire isproperly grounded, do the following:1 Connect the output end of the power socket on the rear panel of the router.2 Connect the input end to the AC power outlet.3 Turn on the power switch on the router.4 Confirm that the router has power by checking whether the POWER LED is on.Connecting the Routerto the ConsoleTerminalThe Router 5000 provides a console port, through which you can configure therouter.The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. The end that is used to connect tothe console port of the router has an RJ-45 connector. At the other end of theconsole cable has both a DB-9 (female) adapter and a DB-25 (female) adapter. Usethe appropriate connector for the port on the console terminal.Figure 63 Console Cable AssemblyTo connect the router to a console terminal:1 Turn off power to the router.2 Select a console terminal — This can be either a standard ASCII terminal with anRS-232 serial port, or a PC.3 Connect the cable — Turn the power switch off, and then connect the serialinterface of the console cable to the console port of the router.Enlarged A side DB25 Female8P8C PlugEnlarged B sideDB9 FemaleEnlarged C side