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Chapter 3 Installing and Connecting the Router What you Need to Know What you Need to Know CLI Console Access Use the new USB console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS) CLI on the router and perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program, such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal, is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the "Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem" section on page 3-31 for instructions. Note A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity between the router and the PC. Slot and Port Numbers Cisco 2900 series and 3900 series ISRs have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate new modules and interface cards; Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (EHWICs), Internal Services Modules (ISMs), Packet Voice Data Modules (PVDM3), and Service Modules (SMs). See the "Slot, Port, and Interface Information" section on page 1-27 for slot and port numbering. Software Licenses To use the following features on Cisco Integrated Services Routers, you must purchase a software package. • Gatekeeper • IPS (subscription) • SSL_VPN (counted) • SNA Switching See the "Getting Software Licenses for the Router" section on page 6-1 for more information. Before you Begin Before installing and connecting a Cisco Integrated Services Router, read the safety warnings and gather the following tools and equipment. • ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm) - To install or remove modules - To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components • Screws that fit your rack • Wire crimper • Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground: - AWG 6 (13 mm2) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding - AWG 14 (2 mm2) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding - AWG 18 (1 mm2) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-compliant chassis grounding OL-18712-01 Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series Hardware Installation 3-3