3Com Router 3012 Installation Manual

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2 INSTALLING THE ROUTERThere are two ways you can install your router:■ On a vertical surface■ On a workbenchThe following sections describe how to prepare and install your router:■ Preparing to Install the Router■ Mounting the Router on a Vertical Surface■ Installing the Router on a Workbench■ Connecting the Protection Ground Wire■ Connecting the Power Cable■ Connecting the Router to the Console Terminal■ Connecting the Router to the Ethernet■ Connecting the Router to the WAN■ Verifying the InstallationPreparing to Installthe RouterThis section provides guidelines for preparing your site and router for installation.Safety Warnings Before installing your router, consider the following safety guidelines:■ Switch off the power supply before connecting the cables.■ Keep the router far away from any heat source.■ To ensure normal heat dissipation, do not stack routers.■ Do not keep a router in a damp place, and prevent liquid from getting into therouter.■ Ensure that the neutral point of the power is grounded properly, to avoidpersonal injury.■ Ensure that the power is off before plugging or unplugging the interface cards,modules and cables of the router.■ Before removing the chassis, disconnect all the power cords and externalcables.■ To avoid damage to the router, connect all the cables correctly. Never connecttelephone cables (including the ISDN lines) to the console or AUX port.