21Nortel VPN Router Installation — VPN Router 1750PrefaceThe Nortel VPN Router 1750 is part of the Nortel VPN router product family. TheVPN Nortel Routers support secure, reliable IP VPNs in a single, integratedhardware device. Throughout this guide, the VPN Router is also referred to as thegateway.This guide provides instructions for installing the for the first time and forreplacing any field replaceable unit (FRU). This guide also provides some initialconfiguration information and includes technical specifications for the VPNRouter 1750.For complete information about configuring and monitoring the VPN Router1750, see the documentation on the software CD. For information about VPNRouter documentation, see “Related publications” on page 23.Before you beginThis guide is intended for qualified service personnel who are installing the VPNRouter 1750 for the first time or who need to install or replace any of thefollowing field replaceable units (FRU):• LAN, WAN, and serial interface cards• VPN Accelerator cards (VPN Router Security Accelerator [CSA] card andHardware accelerator card)• SSL VPN Module 1000• dual inline memory modules (DIMM)Before you install the VPN Router 1750, use standard cable system practices toinstall all the network wiring on the premises.