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Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless

Edge Router Hardware Installation Guide


March 23, 2007

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CONTENTS

About This Guide vii

Document Revision History viii

Objectives viii

Audience viii

Organization viii

Conventions ix
Safety Warnings x

Related Documentation xv

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xvi

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview 1-1

Introduction 1-2
RAN Optimization Implementation 1-2
Cisco Abis and Iub Optimization over IP Implementation 1-3
Cisco GSM Abis Optimization over IP 1-4
Cisco Iub Optimization over IP 1-4
Intelligent Cell Site IP Services 1-4
Cell Site Points-of-Presence (POPs) 1-4
Hardware Description 1-6
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Front View 1-7
LEDs 1-8
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Rear View 1-9
Advance Integration Module for ATM 1-10
Fixed Interfaces 1-10
Interface Cards 1-11
VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN 1-11
Cisco Network Modules 1-11

Compact Flash Memory 1-12

Power Supply 1-12


Safety Precautions 1-12

Environmental Monitoring Temperature Sensor 1-13

System Specifications 1-13

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Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Interface Numbering 1-14


Slot and Port Numbering 1-14
Regulatory Compliance 1-15

CHAPTER 2 Preparing to Install the Router 2-1

Safety Guidelines 2-2


Safety with Equipment 2-2
Safety with Electricity 2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-4

Before You Begin 2-4

Site Planning 2-4


Power Supply Considerations 2-4
Site Environment 2-5
Air Flow Guidelines 2-5
Method of Procedure 2-6
Unpacking and Checking the Contents of your Shipment 2-6
Required Tools and Equipment 2-7
Installation Checklist 2-8
Creating a Site Log 2-9
Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations 2-9
Console Port Connections 2-10
Auxiliary Port Connections 2-10

CHAPTER 3 Installing the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router 3-1


Network Modules and Interface Cards 3-2
Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router 3-2
Rack-Mounting Configuration Guidelines 3-3
Attaching the Rack-Mounting Brackets 3-3
Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a Rack 3-4

Connecting the Chassis Ground and Power 3-5


Grounding Connections 3-5
Power Connections 3-7
Wiring the DC-Input Power Source 3-7
Connecting Cables 3-8
Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports 3-8
Types of RJ-45 Cables 3-9
Console Port 3-10
Auxiliary Port 3-10

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Connecting the Network Cables 3-10


Connecting the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN (VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN) Interface Cables 3-11
Cable-Management 3-14
Powering Up the Router 3-14
Checklist for Power Up 3-14
Front-Panel LEDs 3-14
Power-Up Procedure 3-15
Formatting Procedures for CF Memory Cards 3-15
Formatting CF Memory Card as a DOS File System 3-16
File and Directory Procedures 3-16
Copy Files 3-16
Display the Contents of a CF Card 3-17
Display Geometry and Format Information 3-17
Delete Files from a Flash Memory Card 3-18
Rename a File in a Flash Memory Card 3-18
Display File Content 3-18
Create a New Directory 3-19
Remove a Directory 3-19
Enter a Directory and Determine the Current Directory 3-20
What to Do After Installing the Hardware 3-20

APPENDIX A Troubleshooting A-1

Problem Solving A-1


Troubleshooting the Power and Cooling Systems A-2
Environmental Reporting Features A-2
Troubleshooting Modules, Cables, and Connections A-3
Reading the LEDs A-4

APPENDIX B Cable Specifications B-1

Console and Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts B-2


Console Port Signals and Pinouts B-2
Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts B-3
Fast Ethernet Connector Pinouts B-4

T1/E1 Port Pinouts (RJ-48) B-5

APPENDIX C Site Log C-1

INDEX

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About This Guide

This preface describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of this hardware
installation guide.

Note Use this document along with the documents listed in the “Related Documentation” section
on page xv.

This preface contains the following sections:


• Document Revision History, page viii
• Objectives, page viii
• Audience, page viii
• Organization, page viii
• Conventions, page ix
• Safety Warnings, page x
• Related Documentation, page xv
• Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page xvi

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Document Revision History

Document Revision History


The Document Revision History table below records technical changes to this document. The table
shows the document revision number for the change, the date of the change, and a brief summary of the
change. Note that not all Cisco documents use a Document Revision History table.

Revision Date Change Summary


OL-7872-04 June 14, 2007 New image from 12.4(12)MR1 was added to replace the image
from 12.4(12)MR.
OL-7872-03 February 28, 2007 Support for the AIM-ATM-8 card was added. Changes on pages
1-6, 1-10, 1-11, and 3-4.
OL-7872-02 November 4, 2005 Revised Table 3-2, “RJ-48C Pinout for Shielded and Unshielded
Cables”.
OL-7872-01 August 9, 2005 Initial release.

Objectives
This guide explains how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot your router hardware.
This guide provides minimum software configuration information, not comprehensive information. For
detailed software configuration information, see the Cisco IOS configuration guide and command
reference publications (see the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines”
section on page xvi for more information.)
Warranty, service, and support information is in the Cisco Information Packet that shipped with your
router.

Audience
This guide is designed for personnel who install, configure, and maintain the router. These persons
should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and be experienced electronic or
electromechanical technicians. This guide identifies certain procedures that should be performed only
by trained and qualified personnel.

Organization
The major sections of this hardware installation guide are listed in the following table:

Chapter Title Description


Chapter 1 Product Overview Describes the hardware features and specifications of
the routers.
Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Router Describes safety recommendations, site requirements,
network connection considerations, required tools and
equipment, and provides the installation checklist.

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Conventions

Chapter Title Description


Chapter 3 Installing the Includes router installation information, and shows
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A how to connect the router console, auxiliary, and
Router network ports.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Describes how to isolate problems, read LEDs,
interpret error and status messages, recover an enable
password, and recover software images.
Appendix B Cable Specifications Provides cable specifications to use if you plan to
build your own cables.
Appendix C Site Log Provides example site log.

Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Convention Description
boldface font Commands and keywords.
italic font Variables for which you supply values.
[ ] Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.
{x | y | z} A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.
screen font Examples of information displayed on the screen.
boldface screen Examples of information you must enter.
font

< > Nonprinting characters, for example passwords, appear in angle brackets.
[ ] Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
manual.

Timesaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the
paragraph.

Tip Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be
troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.

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Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might
harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The safety warnings provide safety
guidelines that you should follow when working with any equipment that connects to electrical power
or telephone wiring. Included in the warnings are translations in several languages. (Refer to the Cisco
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge
Router for detailed information about compliance guidelines and translated safety warnings.)

Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Waarschuwing BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard
praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de
waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt
raadplegen.

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

Varoitus TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin
käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu
onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien
lausuntonumeroiden avulla.

SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

Attention IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez
conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures
couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS

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Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen
kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und
den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder
Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

Avvertenza IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle
persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli
relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le
traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.

CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

Advarsel VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER

Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du
begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med
elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten
av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne
enheten.

TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de
lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos
perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de
prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

¡Advertencia! INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el
número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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Varning! VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR

Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av
varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna
anordning.

SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões
corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o
número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de
segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

Advarsel VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER

Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for
legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de
involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til
undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de
oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.

GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Related Documentation

Related Documentation
For information beyond the scope of this document, or for additional information about the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, refer to the following publications:
• Cisco Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile
Wireless Edge Router
• Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router Software Configuration Guide
• Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router Rack-Mounting Instructions
• Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization Installation Instructions
• Release Notes for Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router for Cisco IOS Release
12.4(2)MR
• Quick Start Guide: Network Modules for Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, Cisco 3700 Series,
and Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Routers
• Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
• Interface Cards for Cisco 1600 Series, Cisco 1700 Series, Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series,
and Cisco 3700 Series Routers
• Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide

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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security


Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback,
security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly
What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical
documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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C H A P T E R 1
Product Overview

The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router is a general purpose router platform
specializing in 2/2.5G Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) and 3G Universal Mobile
Telecommunication System (UMTS) Radio Access Network (RAN) backhaul transport and
optimization.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Introduction, page 1-2
• Hardware Description, page 1-6
• Interface Cards, page 1-11
• Cisco Network Modules, page 1-11
• Compact Flash Memory, page 1-12
• Power Supply, page 1-12
• Environmental Monitoring Temperature Sensor, page 1-13
• System Specifications, page 1-13
• Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Interface Numbering, page 1-14
• Regulatory Compliance, page 1-15

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Introduction

Introduction
A typical RAN is composed of thousands of Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs)/Node Bs, hundreds of
Base Station Controllers/Radio Network Controllers (BSCs/RNCs), and several Mobile Switching
Centers (MSCs). The BTSs/Node Bs and BSCs/RNCs are often separated by large geographic distances,
with the BTSs/Node Bs located in cell sites uniformly distributed throughout a region, and the BSCs,
RNCs, and MSCs located at suitably chosen Central Offices (COs) and/or Mobile Telephone Switching
Offices (MTSOs). The traffic generated by a BTS/Node B is transported to the corresponding BSC/RNC
across a network, referred to as the backhaul network, which is often a hub-and-spoke topology with
hundreds of BTSs/Node Bs connected to a given BSC/RNC by point-to-point TDM trunks. These TDM
trunks may be leased line T1/E1s or their logical equivalents, such as microwave links or satellite
channels. The interface between the BTS and BSC in GSM and CDMA systems is called the Abis
interface. The interface between the Node B and RNC in a UMTS system is called the Iub interface.

RAN Optimization Implementation


In RAN Optimization (RAN-O), the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router extends IP connectivity to the cell
site and base transceiver station (BTS). The router provides bandwidth-efficient IP transport of GSM and
UMTS voice and data bearer traffic, as well as maintenance, control, and signaling traffic, over the
leased line backhaul network between the BTS and leased line termination and aggregation node via
compression (including Abis Optimization over IP, Iub Optimization over IP, and cRTP/cUDP) and packet
multiplexing (Multilink PPP).
Figure 1-1 shows an example of the placement of and connections for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router in a RAN.

Figure 1-1 Example of Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a RAN

Active
T1/E1

T1/E1 backhaul link to


IP RAN aggregation node

Standby
GSM
BTS or
UMTS
92646
Node-B MWR 1941 BTS router pair

The BTS site consists of a pair of Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A routers. The pair of routers provides an active
router and a standby router for redundancy. A failure of the active router causes the standby router to
take over as the active router for the BTS site.
Each pair of Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A routers at the BTS site is identical in hardware configuration. The
two routers connect to each other through the Fast Ethernet interfaces. The individual backhaul links to
a Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router are cabled from a single T1/E1 termination block in the BTS,
connecting to both the active and standby routers by means of a Y cable. The redundancy design to
control the active/standby transitions of the router pair leverages Hot-Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
to control the relays on the VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN (for more information, see Cisco 2-port T1/E1 RAN
Optimization VWIC Installation Instructions) in each router to ensure that the relays on the active router
are closed while the relays on the standby router are open, thus avoiding double termination of the T1
(or E1).

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Introduction

Cisco Abis and Iub Optimization over IP Implementation


One solution that mobile wireless operator’s find of value is Cisco’s ability to optimize RAN backhaul
efficiency (see Figure 1-2). For example, Cisco’s GSM Abis Optimization solution increases the T1/E1
bandwidth efficiency by as much as 50%. This means the current traffic loads can be carried using half
as many T1/E1 trunks as are presently used. This allows more voice and data calls to be carried over the
existing RAN backhaul network, eliminating the need for the operator to add expensive new T1/E1
trunks as traffic demands grow. It will also allow a number of existing trunks to be decommissioned,
putting an end to their recurring costs.
Another equally important benefit is that substantial excess capacity is now available in the existing
RAN backhaul network. The operator can reallocate this recovered bandwidth to carry traffic from other
radios, such as UMTS Node Bs, GPRS, EDGE, 1xEV-DO, PWLANs, and other data overlays. This
capability reduces the deployment and operating costs for new technologies, since the operator avoids
the up-front and recurring costs of supplementing backhaul capacity. It also accelerates time to revenue
from deployments of new radio technologies since there is no need for the operator to wait for additional
microwave licenses or leased lines to be supplied.
Compliance with 3GPP2 and 3GPP R5 and R6 transport standards is another appealing aspect of Cisco’s
RAN Optimization solution. Cisco converts today’s CDMA transport networks into 3GPP2-compliant
IP RAN transport networks, and GSM and R4/R99 UMTS transport networks into R5/R6 IP RAN
transport networks now—and adds multi-radio backhaul compression as well. This means operators can
enjoy the benefits of IP transport in their CDMA, GSM, and R4/R99 UMTS RANs today.

Figure 1-2 Example of Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a GSM Abis and UMTS Iub Optimization over IP

GSM/GPRS/
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Cisco GSM Abis Optimization over IP


The Cisco GSM Abis Optimization over IP technology improves T1/E1 bandwidth efficiency by 33% to
50%, corresponding to a GSM voice call capacity gain of 50-100% per T1/E1, depending on the nature
of the traffic on the Abis interface.
In a GSM RAN, the interface between the BTS and BSC is a 3GPP reference interface called the Abis
interface. The physical trunk connecting a BTS and BSC is typically a T1 or E1 circuit, and carries 24
(T1) or 32 (E1) separate 64 kbps DS0 channels. One or two of these DS0 channels is used to carry control
and signaling traffic, while the remainder is used to carry bearer traffic—voice and data from mobile
users. Each DS0 bearer channel carries up to four sub-multiplexed 16 kbps channels, termed sub-rate
DS0s. The voice and data bearer traffic is carried over the sub-rate DS0s in transcoder and rate adaptor
(TRAU) frames in accordance with 3GPP TS 08.60 v8.2.1, “In-band control of transcoders and rate adaptors
for Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) and full rate traffic channels.” There are several types of TRAU frames:
full-rate (FR) or enhanced full-rate (EFR) GSM vocoder frames; adaptive multi-rate (AMR) vocoder
frames; silent speech frames; and OAM frames. When a sub-rate DS0 is assigned to a call, TRAU frames
are generated in accordance with 3GPP TS 08.60 v8.2.1, “In-band control of transcoders and rate adaptors
for Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) and full rate traffic channels.” When a sub-rate DS0 is idle, that is, not
assigned to a call, a repeating idle pattern is transmitted in accordance with 3GPP TS 08.54 v8.0.1, “Base
Station Controller-Base Transceiver Station (BSC-BTS) interface; Layer 1 structure of physical circuits.”
The transcoder and rate adaptation control function that specifies the TRAU frames provides several
opportunities to optimize the Abis interface, and thus optimize the backhaul bandwidth efficiency. For
example, when Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) is employed over the air interface, the TRAU frames
that are transported on the Abis interface contain standardized redundant bit patterns, known as idle
(silent) speech frames (FR and EFR) or “no data” frames (AMR), whenever a voice user is silent
(typically 40-60% of the time). As another example, bearer channels that are not assigned to calls each
carry known idle bit patterns on the Abis interface as mentioned previously. Thus, even though no radio
transmissions are made during silent and idle periods, redundant information is nevertheless transported
across the backhaul network thereby unnecessarily consuming precious bandwidth.

Cisco Iub Optimization over IP


The Cisco Iub Optimization over IP technology for R4/R99 (ATM) UMTS RANs improves bandwidth
efficiency by as much as 15% to 40%, corresponding to a UMTS voice call capacity gain of 18% to 67%,
depending on the type of Iub header and ATM Adaptation Layer traffic sub-cell multiplexing
performance. For R5/R6 IP UMTS RANs, Cisco provides compression and low-overhead encryption.

Intelligent Cell Site IP Services


Cisco’s RAN-O solutions also open up the possibility to deliver new profit-enhancing services. This is
achieved through the rich set of IP networking features supported in Cisco IOS Software that are now
extended to the cell site (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-5).

Cell Site Points-of-Presence (POPs)


Since many cell sites are located in and around downtown areas, hotels, airports, and convention centers,
they make attractive sites for colocating public wireless WAN (PWLAN) access points and other
wireless data overlays. Many of these wireless data radios are IP-based. IP networking features, like
Mobile IP, VoIP, IP Multicast, VPN, and content caching, enable delivery of new revenue-generating
services over these radios. Cisco also provides a wide range of low-latency IP-based QoS and traffic
shaping models to allow flexible mixing of multiple traffic types across the same backhaul network.

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Thus, the cell site becomes a physical Point-of-Presence or POP from which to offer hotspot services,
or voice and wired ISP services to nearby enterprises and residences. The corresponding traffic “rides
for free” on the spare backhaul bandwidth made available by Cisco’s Abis and Iub Optimization
solutions.

Figure 1-3 Example of Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a Cell Site POP and Cell Site DCN

GSM BTS IP-PBX BSC

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(802.16/20) ATM VoIP IP
Content Caching
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Hardware Description
Contained in a standard shelf-rack enclosure, the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router weighs 10.5 pounds
(4.77 kg). It measures 1.72 inches high x 17.5 inches wide x 12.5 inches deep (4.37 cm x 44.45 cm x
31.75 cm). These dimensions do not include the rack-mount brackets (installed at the factory or provided
in the rack-mount bracket kit, Cisco part number 69-0791-01).

Note The rack-mount brackets are normally installed at the factory, however, if you received your router
without the rack-mount brackets installed, see the “Attaching the Rack-Mounting Brackets” section on
page 3-3 for how to install the rack-mount brackets.

The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is mounted in a standard (EIA-310D) 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment
rack (using the rack-mount brackets provided).
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router includes the following features:
• Two DIMM-168 synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM), 4 banks or sockets (256 MB factory
installed)
• SysAD bus speed and SDRAM local bus speed are 80 Mhz
• Fixed compact flash (CF) memory, 128 MB (located on front panel), not field upgradeable
• Built-in (fixed) high performance advanced integration module for ATM (AIM-ATM or
AIM-ATM-8) daughter card providing ATM segmentation and reassembly (SAR) (see the “Advance
Integration Module for ATM” section on page 1-10 for more information)

Note The AIM-ATM or AIM-ATM-8 daughter card is an option that is only installed at the factory to the
motherboard of a Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.

• Two fixed LAN 10/100Base-T Ethernet Ports (located on front panel)


• Three integrated VWIC expansion slots each supporting 2T1/E1
• One network module slot supporting two VWIC-2T1/E1-RANs
• Redundancy support via a VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN capable of port switching on/off via relays
• Console EIA/TIA-232 port
• Auxiliary serial port with hardware flow control
• Front (left and right side) to rear airflow using four 40-mm, 10-cfm exhaust fans (located on rear
panel)
• + 27/-48 VDC (+/-20 to 60 VDC supply tolerance) universal power supply, see the “Power Supply”
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• Front access cabling


• Three green chassis LEDs (see the “Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Front View” section on
page 1-7 for a description):
– Power, labeled PWR (indicates whether power supply is operational)
– Status, labeled STAT (indicates whether software is up and running)
– Activity, labeled ACT (indicates whether interrupts or packet transfers are running)
• The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router is normally shipped with:
– Mounting rack-mount brackets already installed (as described previously) that allow the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to be positioned in an equipment rack.

Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Front View


On the front panel, viewing from right to left, the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router (see Figure 1-4) shows
the orientation of the following components:
• A 2-port T1/E1-RAN, installed in two of the three 2-port T1/E1-RAN (positions 0 and 1) slots.
• Auxiliary and Console ports.
• Fixed Compact flash slot.
• FE (FasatEthernet) ports.
• A blank panel, installed in the network module slot.
• Various LEDs (chassis, Fast Ethernet, and 2-port T1/E1-RANs), see the “LEDs” section for a
description of the all the LEDs.

Note The location of the rack-mounting brackets is also shown facing front on the left and right sides of the
router. Note how the brackets are attached to the left and right sides by wrapping around the air vent (see
the “Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router” section on page 3-2 for instructions on how to
install the mounting brackets).

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Figure 1-4 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Front View

VWIC LEDs:
Alarm (A)
Fast Loopback (A)
ethernet Carrier detect (G)
LEDs: VWIC LEDs:
Activity (G) VWIC Alarm (A)
Speed (G) VWIC position 0 Loopback (A)
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LEDs
Tables 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 describe the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A LEDs located on the front panel.

Table 1-1 Chassis LEDs

LED Color State Description


Power Green On Operating voltages on the mainboard are within acceptable
(labeled ranges.
PWR) Off The router is not connected to a power supply, or an error
condition has been detected in the operating voltages.
Status Green On The router software has booted up, and the system is
(labeled operational.
STAT) Off The router has not yet booted, or an error condition has been
detected in the boot process.
Activity Green On Packets are being transferred.
(labeled Off No activity is occurring.
ACT)

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Table 1-2 Fast Ethernet Connector LEDs

LED Color State Status


Activity Green On Data is being transmitted on the link.
(labeled ACT)
Off No data is being transmitted.
Speed Green On A 100-Mbps communication speed has been attained.
(labeled
SPEED)
Off Only a 10-Mbps communication speed has been attained, or no
link has been established.
Link Green On Ethernet link has been established.
(labeled
LINK)
Off No link has been established.

Table 1-3 2-port T1/E1-RAN LEDs

LED Color State Description


Alarm Amber On A local or remote alarm state exists.
(labeled AL) Off The 2-port T1/E1-RAN is operating normally.
Loopback Amber On A loopback or line state has been detected or has been manually
(labeled LP) set by the user.
Off The 2-port T1/E1-RAN is operating normally.
Data Carrier Green On A carrier has been detected, and the internal CSU/DSU in the
Detect 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card is communicating with
(labeled CD) another CSU/DSU. This LED is on during normal operation.
Off No carrier has been detected.

Note In a redundant configuration, when the relays of the 2-port T1/E1-RAN close, the Data Carrier Detect
LED on the T1 ports will remain on and the ALARM LED will go off. When the router is inactive, the
Alarm LED will be on (as a result of no framing) and the Data Carrier Detect LED will be off.

Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Rear View


The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router power connector (see the “Wiring the DC-Input Power Source”
section on page 3-7), grounding nut/screw (see the “Connecting the Chassis Ground and Power” section
on page 3-5, and the four fans are located on the rear panel (see Figure 1-5).

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Figure 1-5 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Rear View

Rack mount bracket


(both sides)

Grounding
nut/screw

Power

65784
connector

Fan

Advance Integration Module for ATM


The 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization (VWIC-T1/EI-RAN) interface card provides redundancy support
where the incoming bit stream is forwarded to a built-in (fixed) high performance advanced integration
module for ATM (AIM-ATM or AIM-ATM-8) daughter card located on the motherboard of the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.
The AIM for ATM cards perform framing and enhanced ATM segmentation and reassembly (SAR). This
functionality includes normal SAR functions for ATM Adaptation Layer traffic as well as indications for
resource management (RM) and operation and maintenance (OAM) cells. The AIM for ATM card then
interrupts the CPU with reassembled ATM Adaptation Layer traffic packets for backhaul.
The AIM-ATM card supports up to four independent ATM links, or two Inverse Mutiplexing over
ATM (IMA) groups. The AIM-ATM-8 card supports up to eight independent ATM links, or four IMA
groups.
To determine which AIM is installed in your Cisco MWR-1941-DC-A router, use the show diagnostics
command in privileged EXEC mode.

Fixed Interfaces
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router has two fixed LAN ports for 10/100Base-T Ethernet attachment.
The ports are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 and 802.3U standards. The ports integrate the MAC
functions and a dual-speed media-dependent interface (MDI). Both ports can operate in half- or
full-duplex mode and can run independently of one another. For each Fast Ethernet (FE) interface, there
are two green LEDs, one for Link Integrity and one for Link Activity (for LED information, see
Table 1-2 on page 1-9).

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Interface Cards
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router supports the following interface cards:
• 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization Interface Card: VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN for GSM and UMTS T1/E1
and IP Backhaul T1/E1

VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN
The 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization (VWIC-T1/EI-RAN) interface card supports GSM, UMTS, and IP
Backhaul T1/E1. For UMTS, the RAN sends T1/E1 Iub ATM calls to the AIM for ATM SAR functions
for ATM Adaptation Layer traffic for processing.
These cards are dual-port, T1/fractional T1 or E1/fractional E1, drop and insert multiplexers with
integrated T1 CSU/DSUs or E1 DSUs. Each port can be used as a either a T1 or an E1 interface.
The VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN will allow you to compress, multiplex, and optimize your GSM-Abis radio
traffic transmission across T1/E1 WAN connections used for backhaul between the cell site BTS and the
BSC.
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router provides three VWIC interface slots.
Additionally, by inserting an NM-2W network interface module into the network interface slot of the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, you can add two more VWIC-2T1/EI-RAN cards.
Information is provided in separate publications.
• For information on the VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN VWICs, see the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization
Installation Instructions.
• For software configuration information, see the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge
Router Software Configuration Guide.
These manuals are on Cisco.com (see the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security
Guidelines” section on page xvi for more information).

Cisco Network Modules


For implementation in a RAN-O solution with Cisco IOS Release 12.4(2)MR, the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router also supports the following Cisco network module:
• 2-port WAN Card Slot Network Module (no LAN): NM-2W(=)
– Supports up to two additional VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN cards
Additional information is provided in separate publications.
• For instructions on installing the network module and for details on the network module and its
interfaces, see the Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide.
• For software configuration information (see the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge
Router Software Configuration Guide).
These manuals are available online at Cisco.com (see the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining
Support, and Security Guidelines” section on page xvi for more information).

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Compact Flash Memory

Compact Flash Memory


One internal 128MB fixed compact flash (CF) device is used on the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.
This CF device is not field upgradeable, it is only installed at the factory. This CF device is required for
the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to function because the Cisco IOS image and troubleshooting logs
reside on the flash memory.

Power Supply
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is equipped with a +27/-48 VDC (±20 to 60 VDC supply tolerance)
universal power supply.

Safety Precautions
Observe the following general safety precautions and recommendations in planning the source power
requirements for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router (for additional safety information, see the “Safety
Guidelines” section on page 2-2):
• Check the power at your site before router installation (and periodically after installation) to ensure
clean power is being received.
• Always disconnect the power source and unplug the power cable before working on the router.
• Install proper grounding for the site to avoid damage from lightning and power surges.

Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021

Table 1-4 lists DC power supply specifications for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.

Table 1-4 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Power Supply Specifications

Specification +27/-48 VDC


Input voltage, DC power supply +27/-48 VDC (±20 to 60 VDC
supply tolerance) universal power
supply

Maximum input current 3.5 A

Note If the input voltage drops


below 18.5 VDC, the router
will go into shut down
mode.
Wire gauge for DC input power 18 AWG
connections
Power dissipation 70 W (maximum), 35 W (typical)

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Environmental Monitoring Temperature Sensor

The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router uses a small, three-wire connector (Phoenix Contact part number
1756272) for input to the power supply. The connector ships in the accessory kit.
With the connector installed in the chassis, the pins from top to bottom are 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
Table 1-5 and Table 1-6 list the pinout configurations for the connector, based on the power source.

Table 1-5 Power Supply Connector Pinouts (+27 VDC Application)

Pin +27 VDC Power Source


1 +27 VDC
2 Ground
3 RTN

Table 1-6 Power Supply Connector Pinouts (-48 VDC Application)

Pin -48 VDC Power Source


1 RTN
2 Ground
3 -48 VDC

Environmental Monitoring Temperature Sensor


The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router has a temperature sensor to detect overtemperature conditions
inside the chassis. The overtemperature detection trips at 75°C +/- 5%. This condition is reported to the
processor as an interrupt, where software takes action to generate the appropriate alarms. If the router
reaches a temperature of 90°C, the power supply will cycle to prevent the router from exceeding that
temperature while being powered up.

System Specifications
Table 1-7 lists the system specifications for Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.

Table 1-7 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router System Specifications

Description Specification
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 x 17.5 x 12.5 in. (4.368 x 44.45 x 31.75 cm) 1 RU (rack unit)
in a 19-in. rack
Weight 10.5 lb (4.77 kg)
Console and Auxiliary ports RJ-45 connector
Operating Temperature 14 to 131°F (-10 to + 55°C)
Non-Operational Temperature -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
Operating Humidity 5 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating Altitude 9,842.5 ft. (3000 m) at 113°F (45°C)

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Table 1-7 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router System Specifications (continued)

Description Specification
Operating Vibration 0.41 Grms, 3 to 500 Hz/2 hr. per axis
GR-63-CORE earthquake resistance, Zone 4, shelf-level
Non-Operational Vibration 1.12 Grms, 3 to 500 Hz/30 min. per axis
Operating Acoustics <60 dBa

Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Interface Numbering


Each network interface on a Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is identified by a slot number and a port
number. Figure 1-6 shows an example of the interface numbering on a Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.

Slot and Port Numbering


The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router chassis contains the following LAN and WAN interface types:
• Two built-in Fast Ethernet LAN interfaces (labeled FE0 and FE1)
• Three slots for installing 2-port T1/E1-RANs (labeled W0, W1, and W2)
• One slot for installing a network module
The logical slot numbers are as follows:
• 0 for all built-in interfaces
• 0 for all built-in 2-port T1/E1-RAN slots
• 1 for the network module slot

Figure 1-6 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Port Numbers


Serial 0/3 Serial 0/1
Serial 0/2 Serial 0/0

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Interface type Slot number/Interface number

Interface (port) numbers begin at logical 0 for each interface type; ports are numbered from right to left.

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• The two built-in Ethernet 10/100 interfaces are Fast Ethernet 0/0 and Fast Ethernet 0/1.
• The logical slot number for all 2-port T1/E1-RAN interfaces in the built-in 2-port T1/E1-RAN slot
is always 0. (The W0, W1, and W2 slot designations are for physical slot identification only.)
Interfaces in the 2-port T1/E1-RANs are numbered from right to left, starting with logical 0/0 for
each interface type, regardless of the physical slot in which the 2-port T1/E1-RANs are installed.
For example, if you have a 2-port T1/E1-RAN in two of the 2-port T1/E1-RAN slots (physical W0
and W1), then the logical interfaces are:
– Serial 0/0 and Serial 0/1 in physical slot W0
– Serial 0/2 and Serial 0/3 in physical slot W1
However, if you install a 2-port T1/E1-RAN in physical slot W1 (leaving slot W0 empty), the logical
interfaces in slot W1 are Serial 0/0 and Serial 0/1. If you later add a 2-port T1/E1-RAN to slot W0,
the interface numbering shifts. The configuration that you created for logical interfaces Serial 0/0
and Serial 0/1 will now be applied to the 2-port T1/E1-RAN in physical slot W0, and you will need
to create a new configuration for the logical interfaces that you previously configured on W1 (which
will now be Serial 0/2 and Serial 0/3).
• The slot number of WIC/VWIC interfaces installed in slot 1 using a WAN network module is always
1, and the interfaces are always numbered from the right to left.
• The logical slot number for all network module interfaces is always 1, and the interfaces are always
numbered from right to left, starting with 1/0.

Regulatory Compliance
For regulatory compliance and safety information, see the Cisco Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router document. This document is
available online at Cisco.com (see the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security
Guidelines” section on page xvi for more information).

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Preparing to Install the Router

This chapter describes site requirements and equipment needed to install your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router. It includes the following sections:
• Safety Guidelines, page 2-2
• Before You Begin, page 2-4
• Site Planning, page 2-4
• Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations, page 2-9

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Safety Guidelines

Safety Guidelines
Before you begin the installation of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, review the safety guidelines in
this chapter, the “Safety Precautions” section on page 1-12, and the “Rack-Mounting Configuration
Guidelines” section on page 3-3 to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
In addition, before replacing, configuring, or maintaining the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, review the
safety warnings listed in the document Cisco Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router.

Safety with Equipment


The following guidelines will help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list is not all-
inclusive of all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert.

Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

• Always disconnect all power cords and interface cables before moving the system.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free before and after installation.
• Keep tools and assembly components away from walk areas where you or others could fall over
them.
• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught in the chassis.
• Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that may be hazardous to your eyes.

Safety with Electricity

Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017

Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Statement 1021

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Safety Guidelines

Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings,
necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can
cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43

Warning Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies, unplug the power cord on AC units;
disconnect the power at the circuit breaker on DC units. Statement 12

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:


• Locate the room’s emergency power-off switch. Then, if an electrical accident occurs, you can
quickly turn off the power.
• Before working on the system, turn off the DC main circuit breaker and disconnect the power
terminal block cable.
• Disconnect all power before doing the following:
– Working on or near power supplies
– Installing or removing a router chassis or network processor module
– Performing most hardware upgrades
• Never install equipment that appears damaged.
• Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards, such as moist floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Never perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
– Use caution, and do not become a victim yourself.
– Turn off power to the router.
– If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, determine the condition of the
victim, and then call for help.
– Determine whether the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then
take appropriate action.
In addition, use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a
power source, but still connected to telephone wiring or network cabling:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for it.
• Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line is disconnected at
the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Before You Begin

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage


Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD can occur
when electronic printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent
failures. Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing modules:
• Ensure that the router chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to
an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to channel unwanted ESD voltages safely to ground. To
guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively.
• If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.

Caution For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic wrist strap. It
should be between 1 and 10 Mohm.

Before You Begin


Before installing the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, it is important to prepare for installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures
(MOPs)
• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router
• Gathering tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router

Site Planning
Typically, you should have prepared the installation site beforehand. As part of your preparation, obtain
a floor plan of the site and the equipment rack where the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router will be housed.
Determine the location of any existing routers and their interconnections, including communications and
power. Following the air flow guidelines (see the “Air Flow Guidelines” section on page 2-5) ensures
that adequate cooling air is provided to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.
All personnel involved in the installation of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router including installers,
engineers, and supervisors should participate in the preparation of a MOP for approval by the customer.

Power Supply Considerations


Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving “clean” power (free of spikes and noise).
Install a power conditioner if necessary (see the “Power Supply” section on page 1-12 for power
requirements).

Warning This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems. Statement 16

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Site Environment
The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is installed in an equipment rack. The location of your router and
the layout of your equipment rack or wiring room are extremely important considerations for proper
operation. Equipment placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can
cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can make maintenance difficult. Plan for access to front and rear
panels of the router.
The following precautions will help you plan an acceptable operating environment for your router and
will help you avoid environmentally caused equipment failures:
• Ensure that the room where your router operates has adequate circulation. Electrical equipment
generates heat. Without adequate circulation, ambient air temperature may not cool equipment to
acceptable operating temperatures (see the “Air Flow Guidelines” on this page).
• Always follow ESD-prevention procedures described in the “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Damage” section on page 2-4 to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can
cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.

Air Flow Guidelines


To ensure adequate air flow through the equipment rack, it is recommended that you maintain a clearance
of at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) in the front and the rear of the rack at all times.
If airflow through the equipment rack and the routers that occupy it is blocked or restricted, or if the
ambient air being drawn into the rack is too warm, an overtemperature condition within the rack and the
routers that occupy it can occur.
The site should also be as dust-free as possible. Dust tends to clog the router fans, reducing the flow of
cooling air through the equipment rack and the routers that occupy it. Thus, increasing the risk of an
overtemperature condition.
Additionally, the following guidelines will help you plan your equipment rack configuration:
• Mount the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router in a 19-inch rack (with a 17.5- or 17.75-inch opening).
• Beside air flow, you must allow clearance around the rack for maintenance.
• Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation. Ensure that the rack is not congested, because each
router generates heat. An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to provide cooling air.
Heat that is generated by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward into the intake
ports of the equipment above.
• When mounting a chassis in an open rack, ensure that the rack frame does not block the front left
and right front intakes or the rear exhaust fans.
• When rack-installed equipment fails, especially equipment in an enclosed rack, try operating the
equipment by itself, if possible. Power off other equipment in the rack (and in adjacent racks) to give
the router a maximum of cooling air and clean power.

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Method of Procedure
As described previously, part of your preparation includes reviewing installation plans or MOPs. An
example of a MOP (pre-installation checklist of tasks and considerations that needs to be addressed and
agreed upon before proceeding with the installation) is as follows:
1. Assign personnel.
2. Determine protection requirements for personnel, equipment, and tools.
3. Evaluate potential hazards that may affect service.
4. Schedule time for installation.
5. Determine any space requirements.
6. Determine any power requirements.
7. Identify any required procedures or tests.
8. On an equipment plan, make a preliminary decision that locates each Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router that you plan to install.
9. Read this hardware installation guide.
10. Verify the list of replaceable parts for installation (screws, bolts, washers, and so on) so that the parts
are identified.
11. Check the required tools list to make sure the necessary tools and test equipment are available (see
the “Required Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-7).
12. Perform the installation.

Unpacking and Checking the Contents of your Shipment


The shipping package for the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is designed to reduce the possibility of
product damage associated with routine material handling experienced during shipment. To reduce the
potential damage to the product, transport the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router in its Cisco-specified
packaging. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router. Also do not
remove the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router from its shipping container until you are ready to install it.

Note Do not discard the packaging materials used in shipping your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router. You will
need the packaging materials in the future if you move or ship your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router.

The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, cables, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in
more than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you
received all the following items:
• Router
• Black 3-pin power terminal block connector (Phoenix part number 1756272) located in the
accessory kit that shipped with your router
• Rack-mount bracket kit (if not installed at factory); includes rack-mount brackets (2) and #8-32 x
0.37-inch flat pan-head screws (7) includes 1 spare
• The Documentation DVD, as specified in your order
• Cisco Information Packet publication

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Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems
installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. The Cisco Information Packet provides
warranty, service, and support information.

Required Tools and Equipment


You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.
Statement 49

• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap.


• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
• Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-inch (0.476 cm) and medium, 1/4-inch (0.625 cm).
– To install or remove modules
– To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
• #12-24 pan-head screws to secure the router to your equipment rack.
• Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (depending on the configuration).

Note For more information on cable specifications, see Appendix B, “Cable Specifications.”

• Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for connection to the Ethernet (LAN) port(s).
• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) that is
configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits.
• Modem for connection to the auxiliary port for remote administrative access (optional).
• Console cable for connection to the console port. You can supply this cable yourself or order one
from Cisco Systems, Inc. (part number ACS-1900ASYN=).
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in)
of pressure.
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer.
• 10-AWG copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated).
• #6, ring-style ground lug.
• 18-AWG copper wire for the power cord.
• Wire-stripping tool(s) for stripping both 10- and 18-AWG wire.
• Serial interfaces may require a data service unit (DSU) or channel service unit/data service unit
(CSU/DSU).

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Installation Checklist
To assist you with your installation and to provide a historical record of what was done, and by whom,
use the following Installation Checklist. Make a copy of this checklist and mark the entries as you
complete each task. When the checklist is completed, include a copy of the checklist for each router in
your Site Log (see the “Creating a Site Log” section on page 2-9 for information about creating a Site
Log) along with other records for your new router.

Installation Checklist for Site:


Router Name:

Task Verified by Date


Installation Checklist copied
Background information placed in Site Log
Site power voltages verified
Installation site power check completed
Required tools available
Additional equipment available
Router received
DVD documentation received
Cisco Information Packet publication received
Chassis components verified
Initial electrical connections established
ASCII terminal (for local configuration) or
modem (for remote configuration)
Signal distance limits verified
Startup sequence steps completed
Initial operation verified
Software image verified

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Creating a Site Log


The Site Log (see Appendix C, “Site Log” for a sample Site Log) provides a record of all actions related
to installing and maintaining the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the chassis so that anyone
who performs tasks has access to it. Use the Installation Checklist (see the previous section, “Installation
Checklist”) to verify the steps in the installation and maintenance of your router. Site Log entries might
include the following:
• Installation progress—Make a copy of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router Installation Checklist,
and insert it into the Site Log. Make entries as you complete each task.
• Upgrade, removal, and maintenance procedures—Use the Site Log as a record of ongoing router
maintenance and expansion history. Each time a task is performed on the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router, update the Site Log to reflect the following:
– Installation of network modules (NM-2W)
– Removal or replacement of network modules and other upgrades
– Installation of 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface cards
– Removal or replacement of 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface cards
– Configuration changes
– Maintenance schedules and requirements
– Maintenance procedures performed
– Intermittent problems
– Comments and notes

Console and Auxiliary Port Considerations


The router includes an asynchronous serial console port and an auxiliary port which provide access to
the router either locally (using a console terminal), or remotely (using a modem connected to the
auxiliary port). This section describes important cabling information to consider before connecting a
console terminal—either an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software—to the
console port or connecting a modem to the auxiliary port.
The main difference between the console port and the auxiliary port is that the auxiliary port supports
hardware flow control and the console port does not. Flow control paces the transmission of data
between a sending device and a receiving device. Flow control ensures that the receiving device can
process all the data sent to it before the sending device sends more data. When the buffers on the
receiving device are full, a message is sent to the sending device to suspend transmission until the data
in the buffers has been processed. Because the auxiliary port supports flow control, it is suited for use
with the high-speed transmissions of a modem. Console terminals transmit at slower speeds than
modems; therefore, the console port is suited for use with console terminals.

Note Console and rollover cables are not included with the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router. You can order the
console cable from Cisco Systems (part number ACS-1900ASYN=). You must supply your own rollover
cable.

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Console Port Connections


The router includes an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial console port (RJ-45). Depending on the cable
and the adapter used, this port will appear as a data terminal equipment (DTE) or data communications
equipment (DCE) device at the end of the cable.
To connect an ASCII terminal to the console port, use the RJ-45 rollover cable with the female
RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (labeled TERMINAL). To connect a PC running terminal emulation software
to the console port, use the RJ-45 rollover cable with the female RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter (labeled
TERMINAL). The default parameters for the console port are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2
stop bits. The console port does not support hardware flow control. For instructions on installing a
console terminal, see the “Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports” section on
page 3-8.
For cable and port pinouts, see the online document Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.
This document is provided on the Documentation DVD that accompanied your router, and is also
available online at Cisco.com.

Auxiliary Port Connections


The router includes an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial auxiliary port (RJ-45) that supports flow
control. Depending on the cable and the adapter used, this port will appear as either a DTE or DCE
device at the end of the cable.
To connect a modem to the auxiliary port, use an RJ-45 rollover cable with the male RJ-45-to-DB-25
adapter (labeled MODEM). For instructions on connecting devices to the auxiliary port, see the
“Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports” section on page 3-8.
For cable and port pinouts, see the online document Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.
This document is provided on the Documentation DVD that accompanied your router, and is also
available online at Cisco.com.

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Installing the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router

This chapter describes how to install your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router and how to connect it to
networks and external devices. This chapter contains the following sections:
• Network Modules and Interface Cards, page 3-2
• Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router, page 3-2
• Connecting the Chassis Ground and Power, page 3-5
• Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports, page 3-8
• Connecting the Network Cables, page 3-10
• What to Do After Installing the Hardware, page 3-20

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017

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Network Modules and Interface Cards

Network Modules and Interface Cards


Cisco routers are normally shipped with the NM-2W network modules and the 2-port T1/E1-RAN
interface card already installed. If you need to remove or install any of these items, refer to the applicable
documents online.
For the NM-2W network modules:
• Quick Start Guide: Network Modules for Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, Cisco 3700 Series,
and Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Routers
• Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
For the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card:
• Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN Optimization Installation Instructions

Note If NM-2W or Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card needs to be removed or installed, we recommend
that you perform the installation or removal before you install the chassis.

If the required NM-2W network module or Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card is already installed,
proceed to the next section “Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router”.

Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router


Each Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router has rack-mounting brackets installed at the factory. If your router
did not come with the rack-mounting brackets installed, the rack-mounting bracket kit may have been
separately packaged with your router (see the “Required Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-7 for
a description of the packaged hardware. You can only front (flush) mount the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router in a 19-inch (48.3-cm) equipment rack that conforms to the EIA-310-D specification (the inside
width of the rack should be 17.72 to 17.80 inches [45 to 45.21 cm]). Mount the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router to the brackets as described in the “Attaching the Rack-Mounting Brackets” section on page 3-3.
The rack-mounting brackets are slotted to allow the router to be mounted in racks with EIA 1.25-inch
(3.81-cm) or WECO 1.0-inch (2.54-cm) hole spacing. When installed in the rack, the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router requires one EIA 1.75-inch (4.4-cm) vertical mounting space (or 1 rack
unit [RU]) for mounting (see the “Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a Rack” section on
page 3-4).

Caution Clearance in the front and rear of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router must be allowed for cooling air to
be drawn in through the left and right front sides and circulated through the chassis and out the four fan
exhaust ports mounted on the rear of the chassis.

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Rack-Mounting Configuration Guidelines


The following information will help you plan your equipment rack configuration:
• When mounting the router to an equipment rack, ensure that the rack is bolted to the floor.
• Since you will probably be installing more than one router into the rack, ensure that the weight of
all the routers installed does not make the rack unstable.

Caution Some equipment racks are also secured to ceiling brackets, if necessary, due to the weight of the
equipment in the rack. Make sure that the rack you are using to install the routers is secured to the
building structure.

• As mentioned in the “Air Flow Guidelines” section on page 2-5, maintain a 6-inch (15.2-cm)
clearance at the front and rear of the router to ensure adequate air intake and exhaust.
• Avoid installing the routers in an overly congested rack. Air flowing to or from other routers in the
rack might interfere with the normal flow of cooling air through the routers, increasing the potential
for overtemperature conditions within the routers.
• Allow at least 19 inches (48.7 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the rack for router
maintenance.
• Follow your local practices for cable management. Ensure that cables to and from the routers do not
impede access to perform equipment maintenance or upgrades.

Attaching the Rack-Mounting Brackets


You rack-mount a Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router with the front of the chassis facing forward. The
rack-mounting brackets and six #8-32 x 0.37-inch screws are provided in a rack-mounting bracket kit
(Cisco part number 69-0791-01). Use a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the rack-mounting
bracket screws.
Perform the following procedure to mount the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to the rack-mounting
brackets for a 19-inch (48.3-cm) equipment rack.

Step 1 Locate the mounting holes of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router for the mounting (see Figure 3-1).
Step 2 Align the rack-mounting bracket with the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router and position with the three
#8-32 x 0.37-inch screws (provided).
Step 3 Insert the screws (three places) and tighten using a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the other rack-mounting bracket.
Step 5 You are now ready to install the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router into the equipment rack.

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Figure 3-1 Attaching the Bracket

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Proceed to the next section, “Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a Rack” to continue the
installation.

Mounting the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router in a Rack


Typically, the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router mounts to a 19-inch (48.3-cm) two-post equipment rack
with rack-mounting brackets that attach to the front sides of the router. The inside width between the two
posts or mounting strips (left and right) must be at least 17.5 inches (44.45 cm), see “Hardware
Description” section on page 1-6 for information about the equipment rack.
Even though the inlet and exhaust ports for cooling air are located on the left and right front sides and
on the rear of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, respectively, it is recommended that multiple routers
be stacked in a rack with at least a 1-inch (2.54-cm) vertical clearance. This is due to the location of the
AIM for ATM daughter card in the router and the tendency of the power cables to press on the location
of the AIM for ATM card when installed.
To secure the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to the equipment rack, you must use the four mounting
screws (provided) for each side or follow your local practices for installing the router into your
equipment rack. Ensure that the rack-mount brackets have been securely fastened (see the “Attaching the
Rack-Mounting Brackets” section on page 3-3 for more information.
To mount the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router into the equipment rack, perform the following procedure.

Caution To prevent injury, review the “Safety Guidelines” section on page 2-2 and the “Rack-Mounting
Configuration Guidelines” section on page 3-3 before installing the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router in
the equipment rack.

Step 1 Locate the equipment rack position you plan to install the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router into.
Step 2 Verify that there are no obstructions and ensure that the equipment rack is stabilized.
Step 3 Position the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router in the equipment rack lining up the bracket holes on the
router with the holes on the rack and secure with four #12-24 x 0.37-inch mounting screws (each side).

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Note The vertical spacing for EIA equipment racks is 1.75 inches (4.44 cm), with mounting holes
spaced 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) apart. Vertical spacing for WECO racks is 2.0 inches (5.08 cm), with
mounting holes spaced 1.0 inch (2.54 cm) apart.

Step 4 Tighten the screws using a 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver (each side).

Proceed to the next section, “Connecting the Chassis Ground and Power”, to continue the installation.

Connecting the Chassis Ground and Power


Before you connect power or turn on power to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, you must provide an
adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router.

Grounding Connections
To ensure the chassis ground connection that you provide is adequate, you will need the following parts
and tools:
• Ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head that exerts up to 15 pound-force inches (lbf-in)
of pressure.
• Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer.
• 10 AWG copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated).
• 18 AWG copper wire for the power cord.
• Wire-stripping tool(s) for stripping both 10- and 18-AWG wire.

Caution Before making connections to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, ensure that you disconnect the power
at the circuit breaker. Otherwise severe injury or damage to the router may result.

The chassis ground (earth) connection is marked on the rear panel of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router
for ease of installation (see Figure 3-2 on page 3-6).

Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

Warning Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

Warning When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
Statement 42

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Figure 3-2 Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router Rear View

Rack mount bracket


(both sides)

Grounding
nut/screw

Power

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connector

Fan
Follow these procedures to ground the router to earth ground. Ensure you follow any grounding
requirements at your site.

Step 1 Remove the grounding screw/nut (ground-lug screw) from the rear panel of the router (see Figure 3-2 on
page 3-6). Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head.
Step 2 Set the screw aside.
Step 3 If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire-stripping tool to strip the 10-AWG ground wire to 0.5 inch
± 0.02 inch (12.7 mm ±0.5 mm) for the ground lug or ring terminal (see Figure 3-3).

Figure 3-3 Stripping a Ground Wire

0.5 in. (12.7 mm) ± 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)


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Wire lead
Insulation
Step 4 Slide the open end of your ground lug or ring terminal over the exposed area of the 10-AWG wire.
Step 5 Using a crimping tool (as specified by the ground lug manufacturer), crimp the ground lug or ring terminal to
the 10-AWG wire (see Figure 3-4).

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Figure 3-4 Crimping a Ground Lug onto the Ground Wire

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Step 6 Use the screw to attach the ground lug or ring terminal and wire assembly to the rear of the router.
Step 7 Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, torque the ground-lug screw to 15 1bf-in (or 240 ounce-force
inches [240 ozf-in]).
Step 8 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site.

Proceed to the next section, “Power Connections”, to continue the installation.

Power Connections

Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003

Warning Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

Note The installation must comply with the 2002 National Electric Code (NEC) and other applicable codes.

Wiring the DC-Input Power Source

Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 10 A minimum, 60 VDC. Statement 1005

To connect the DC power supply to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, do the following:

Step 1 Turn off the DC power source at the circuit breaker, and tape the circuit breaker in the OFF position.

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Step 2 Plug the 3-pin black terminal block connector (Phoenix part number 1756272; located in the accessory
kit that shipped with the router) into the power connector located on the rear left-hand side of the router
(looking at the router from the rear), see Figure 3-2 on page 3-6.
Step 3 Connect one end of the customer-supplied power cord (18-AWG copper wire) to the site DC power
source.
Step 4 Plug the connector on the power supply cord into the 3-pin black terminal block connector that you
plugged into the rear of the router in Step 2.

Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure
that no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug.
Statement 122

Warning Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid disturbing field-wiring connections.
Statement 38

Caution DO NOT power on the unit, yet.

Proceed to the next section, “Connecting Cables”, to continue the installation.

Connecting Cables
This section describes how to connect your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to external devices and
networks. It includes the following sections:
• Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports, page 3-8
• Connecting the Network Cables, page 3-10

Connecting the Console (Terminal) and Auxiliary (Modem) Ports

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001

Your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router has a DCE-mode console port for connecting a console terminal,
and a DTE-mode auxiliary port for connecting a modem or other DCE device (such as, a CSU/DSU or
other router) to your router.

Note Both the console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these ports
must be cabled for asynchronous transmission. (Asynchronous is the most common type of serial device;
for example, most modems are asynchronous devices.)

The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router uses RJ-45 ports for both the auxiliary port and console port.

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Cisco provides the following cables and adapters for connecting your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router to
a console terminal, PC, or modem:
• One console adapter cable (RJ-45-to-DB-9, blue)
• One modem adapter cable (RJ-45-to-DB-25, black)

Types of RJ-45 Cables


Cisco products use the following three types of RJ-45 cables:
• Straight-through
• Crossover
• Rolled (or Rollover)
Your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router ships with and uses the rollover cable (see the next section
“Identifying a Rollover Cable” for a detailed description of how to identify a rollover cable).

Identifying a Rollover Cable

Use a rollover cable to connect to the asynchronous serial console and auxiliary ports. You can identify
a rollover cable by comparing the two modular ends of the cable. Holding the cables side-by-side, with
the tab at the rear, the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be the same color
as the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the right plug (see Figure 3-5 on page 3-9). If your
cable came from Cisco, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white on the other (a
rollover cable reverses pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5).

Figure 3-5 Identifying a Rollover Cable

Pin 1 and pin 8


should be the
same color
Pin 1 Pin 8

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Console Port
Follow these steps to connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the console port
on the router:

Step 1 Connect the terminal using an RJ-45 rollover cable and an RJ-45-to-DB-25 or RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter
(labeled TERMINAL) to the console port. For cable pinouts, see the “Console Port Signals and Pinouts”
section on page B-2.

Note The RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter (Cisco part number 29-0810-01) can be purchased from Cisco
Systems.

Step 2 Configure your terminal or terminal emulation software for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop
bits.

Note Because hardware flow control is not possible on the console port, we do not recommend
connecting modems to the console port. Modems should always be connected to the auxiliary
port.

Auxiliary Port
Follow these steps to connect a modem to the auxiliary port on the router:

Step 1 Connect a modem to the auxiliary port using an RJ-45 rollover cable with an RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter.
The provided adapter is labeled MODEM. For cable pinouts, see the “Auxiliary Port Signals and
Pinouts” section on page B-3 of this guide or the online publication Cisco Modular Access Router Cable
Specifications available on the Documentation DVD and online at Cisco.com.
Step 2 Make sure that your modem and the router auxiliary port are configured for the same transmission speed
(a speed of sup to 115200 bps is supported) and hardware flow control with Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
and Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operation.

Connecting the Network Cables


This section describes how to connect the following router interfaces:
• Connecting the Fixed Fast Ethernet Interface Cable, page 3-11
• Connecting the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN (VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN) Interface Cables, page 3-11
• Cable-Management, page 3-14

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Connecting the Fixed Fast Ethernet Interface Cable

The RJ-45 port supports standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cables. Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP cables; these cables are available
commercially.
Follow these steps to connect the cable to the router Fast Ethernet (FE) port:

Step 1 Confirm that the router is turned off.


Step 2 Connect one end of the cable to the FE port on the router.
Step 3 Connect the other end to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site.

Figure 3-6 shows the RJ-45 port and connector.

Figure 3-6 RJ-45 Port and Plug

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RJ-45 connector

Figure 3-6 on page 3-11 lists the pinouts and signals for the RJ-45 port.

Table 3-1 RJ-45 Pinout

Pin Description
1 Receive Data + (RxD+)
2 RxD-
3 Transmit Data + (TxD+)
6 TxD-

Connecting the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN (VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN) Interface Cables


How you connect the ports of Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN depends on whether you are using the router in
a redundant or non-redundant configuration.
For redundant configurations, use a Y-cable (see the “Y-Cable Specifications” section on page 3-13).

Note You must configure HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) and the Y-cable mode for redundancy to
allow one router to become active (CD LED on, AL LED off) and the other to become the standby
router (CD LED off, AL LED on due to no framing). For more information, refer to the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router Software Configuration Guide.

Step 1 Confirm that both routers are turned off by ensuring that the circuit breaker on the panel board is in the
OFF position with the handle taped in the OFF position.

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Step 2 Connect the end of one of the Y-cable stubs to the T1 or E1(RJ-48C) port on the Cisco 2-port
T1/E1-RAN on the first router.
Step 3 Connect the end of the other Y-cable stub to the T1 or E1 (RJ-48C) port (using the same type of port as
in step 2) on the 2-port T1/E1-RAN in the second router.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the Y-cable to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site.
Step 5 Remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle and reinstate power by moving the handle of
the circuit breaker to the ON position.
Step 6 Check that the CD LEDs go on, which means that the 2-port T1/E1-RANs internal CSU/DSU is
communicating with the CSU/DSU at the T1 or E1 service provider central office.

For non-redundant configurations, use a straight-through, shielded RJ-48C-to-RJ-48C cable.

Note If you choose to use the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN in a non-redundant configuration, you must close
the relays on the card using the standalone subcommand. For more information, see the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge Router Software Configuration Guide.

Step 1 Confirm that the router is turned off.


Step 2 Connect one end of the cable to the T1 or E1 (RJ-48C) port on the 2-port T1/E1-RAN card.
Step 3 Connect the other end to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site.
Step 4 Turn on power to the router (see “Powering Up the Router” section on page 3-14 for more details).
Step 5 Check that the router CD LED lights, which means that the card’s internal CSU/DSU is communicating
with the CSU/DSU at the T1 or E1 service provider central office.

The 2-port T1/E1-RAN uses an RJ-48C connection, as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 RJ-48C Connection

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RJ-48C connector

Table 3-2 on page 3-13 shows the pinout configuration for the RJ-48C connectors on the Cisco 2-port
T1/E1-RAN card for both the shielded and unshielded cables for either T1 or E1.

Note Cisco recommends using a shielded cable for your RJ-48C connectors.

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Table 3-2 RJ-48C Pinout for Shielded and Unshielded Cables

Shielded Unshielded
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Receive ring 1 Receive ring
2 Receive tip 2 Receive tip
3 Receive shield 3
4 Transmit ring 4 Transmit ring
5 Transmit tip 5 Transmit tip
6 Transmit shield 6
7 Not used 7
8 Not used 8

Y-Cable Specifications

As described in the “Connecting the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN (VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN) Interface Cables”
section on page 3-11 depending on the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router implementation, the 2-port
T1/E1-RAN can be used in a standalone Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router. For redundant configurations
in a RAN-O implementation, the configurations require a special Y-cable for connecting the active and
standby routers. The Y-cable provides a dual E1 or T1 PRI connection (see Figure 3-8 on page 3-13).
The following are the specifications for the Y-cable used in redundant configurations in a RAN-O
implementation:
• 2-port T1/E1-RAN Y-cables should be made with four twisted-pair, shielded, 28-gauge cables.
• The cable length of each stub (from the RJ-48C connector to the junction point) should not exceed
3 inches (7.62 cm).
• The cable length from junction point to the patch panel is determined by the customer.

Figure 3-8 Y-Cable Specifications


Stubs
MWR 1941-DC-A
E1/ Junction point
T1 Patch panel

MWR 1941-DC-A Y-Cable


E1/
T1
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• All signals that propagate in the same direction must share the same twisted pair. For example, RX
TIP and RX RING must form a single twisted pair.
• All unused twisted pairs should be cut flush on both ends of the cable. Any unused wire in a twisted
pair in which one wire is in use should be cut flush at both ends.

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Cable-Management
All Cisco router cables should be properly dressed so as not to interfere with each other or other pieces
of equipment. Use local practices to ensure that the cables attached to your router are properly dressed.
Proceed to the next section, “Powering Up the Router” to continue the installation.

Powering Up the Router


Warning Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. For systems with a power switch,
line voltages are present within the power supply even when the power switch is off and the power
cord is connected. For systems without a power switch, line voltages are present within the power
supply when the power cord is connected. Statement 4

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during
normal use. Statement 39

Checklist for Power Up


You are ready to power up the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router if the following steps are complete:
• Router is securely mounted.
• Power, network, and interface cables are properly connected.

Front-Panel LEDs
The following LEDs provide power, activity, and status information:

Chassis LEDs
• Power (PWR), green:
– On when power is on.
– Off when power is off or error condition has been detected in the operating voltages.
• Status (STAT), green:
– On when router software has booted up, and the system is operational.
– Off when router has not yet booted, or an error condition has been detected in the boot process.
• Activity (ACT), green:
– On when packets are transferring
– Off when no packets are transferring

Fast Ethernet Connector LEDs


• Activity (ACT), green:
– On when data is being transmitted on the link.

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– Off when no data is being transmitted.


• Speed (SPEED), green:
– On when 100-Mbps communication speed has been attained.
– Off when 10-Mbps communication speed has been attained, or no link has been established.
• Link enabled (LINK), green:
– On when Ethernet link has been established.
– Off when no link has been established.

2-port T1/E1-RAN Interface Card LEDs


• Alarm (AL), amber:
– On when a local or remote state exists.
– Off when the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card is operating normally.
• Loopback (LP), amber:
– On when a loopback or line state has been detected or has been manually set by the user.
– Off when the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card is operating normally.
• Data Carrier Detect (CD), green:
– On when a carrier has been detected and the internal CSU/DSU in the 2-port T1/E1-RAN
interface card is communicating with another CSU/DSU.
– Off when no carrier has been detected.
For more detailed information about the LEDs, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,”

Power-Up Procedure
To power up the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router and verify its initialization and self-test, follow this
procedure. When the procedure is finished, the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is ready to configure.

Step 1 Remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle.
Step 2 Reinstate power by moving the handle of the circuit breaker to the ON position.
The LED (labeled PWR) on the front panel should go on and the fans operate.
Depending on your installation, Fast Ethernet (0/0, 0/1 LEDs), NM-2W (Active and Ready LEDs), and
the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card (CD LED) should also come on.

Note If you encounter problems when you power up the router, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,”

Formatting Procedures for CF Memory Cards


For the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router, we recommend that you format/erase the CF memory card to
initialize them with a Class C Flash file system. This ensures proper formatting and enables the ROM
monitor to recognize and boot the Flash.

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The Class C Flash file system is similar to the standard DOS file system; however, a CF memory card
formatted with the standard DOS file system does not support booting from the ROM monitor.

Formatting CF Memory Card as a DOS File System


To format an built-in CF memory card, or to remove the files from a CF memory card, enter the format
slot0: command.
The following example shows output for formatting a CF memory card formatted with a Class C Flash
file system:
Router# format slot0:

Format operation may take a while. Continue? [confirm]


Format operation will destroy all data in "slot0:". Continue? [confirm]
Enter volume ID (up to 64 chars)[default slot0]:
Current Low End File System flash card in flash will be formatted into DOS
File System flash card! Continue? [confirm]
Format:Drive communication & 1st Sector Write OK...
Writing Monlib sectors ...................................................................
Monlib write complete
..
Format:All system sectors written. OK...

Format:Total sectors in formatted partition:250592


Format:Total bytes in formatted partition:128303104
Format:Operation completed successfully.

Format of flash complete

File and Directory Procedures


The following sections describe file and directory procedures for CF memory cards formatted with a
Class C Flash file system.

Copy Files
To copy the files to another location, use the copy slot0: source-filename {slot0: | tfp: | lex: | null: |
nvram: | pram: | rcp: | system: | tftp: | xmodem: | ymodem: | running-config | startup-config}
destination-filename command.
The following example shows output for copying a Cisco IOS file from an external CF memory card to
a TFTP server:
Router# copy slot0:mwr1900-i-mz.tmp tftp:

Destination filename [mwr1941-i-mz.tmp]?


CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

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CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
6458584 bytes copied in 202.940 secs (31973 bytes/sec)

Display the Contents of a CF Card


To display the contents (directories and files) of a CF memory card formatted with a Class C Flash file
system, use the dir slot0: command.
The following example shows output for displaying the contents of a CF memory card with a Class C
Flash file system:
Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/

3 -rw- 6455048 Mar 01 2001 00:04:06 mwr1900-i-mz


1579 -rw- 6458584 Mar 01 2001 00:24:38 mwr1900-i-mz.new

15912960 bytes total (2998272 bytes free)

Display Geometry and Format Information


To display the geometry and format information of a CF memory card formatted with a Class C Flash
file system, use the show slot0: command.
The following example shows output for displaying the geometry and format information of a CF
memory card formatted with a Class C Flash file system:
Router# show slot0:

******** ATA Flash Card Geometry/Format Info ********

ATA CARD GEOMETRY


Number of Heads: 2
Number of Cylinders 490
Sectors per Cylinder 32
Sector Size 512
Total Sectors 31360

ATA CARD FORMAT


Number of FAT Sectors 12
Sectors Per Cluster 8
Number of Clusters 3885
Number of Data Sectors 31264
Base Root Sector 152
Base FAT Sector 128
Base Data Sector 184

Please use "dir" command to display the contents of the card.

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Delete Files from a Flash Memory Card


To delete a file from a CF memory card, use the delete slot0: filename command.
The following example shows output for deleting a Cisco IOS file from a CF card:
Router# delete slot0:mwr1900-i-mz.tmp

Delete filename [mwr1941-i-mz.tmp]?


Delete slot0:mwr1941-i-mz.tmp? [confirm]
Router# dir slot0:
Directory of slot0:/

No files in directory

128094208 bytes total (128094208 bytes free)

Rename a File in a Flash Memory Card


To rename a file in a CF memory card, use the rename slot0: original-filename slot0: new-filename
command.
The following example shows output for renaming a Cisco IOS file in a CF card:
Router# rename slot0:mwr1900-i-mz.tmp slot0:mwr1900-i-mz

Destination filename [mwr1900-i-mz]?


Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/

1580 -rw- 6462268 Mar 06 1993 06:14:02 mwr1900-i-mz.1941ata


3 -rw- 6458388 Mar 01 1993 00:01:24 mwr1900-i-mz

63930368 bytes total (51007488 bytes free)

Display File Content


To display the content of a file in a CF memory card, use the more slot0: filename command.
The following example shows output from the more slot0 command on a CF card:
Router# more slot0:mwr1900-i-mz.tmp

00000000: 7F454C46 01020100 00000000 00000000 .ELF .... .... ....


00000010: 00020061 00000001 80008000 00000034 ...a .... .... ...4
00000020: 00000054 20000001 00340020 00010028 ...T ... .4. ...(
00000030: 00050008 00000001 0000011C 80008000 .... .... .... ....
00000040: 80008000 00628A44 00650EEC 00000007 .... .b.D .e.l ....
00000050: 0000011C 0000001B 00000001 00000006 .... .... .... ....
00000060: 80008000 0000011C 00004000 00000000 .... .... ..@. ....
00000070: 00000000 00000008 00000000 00000021 .... .... .... ...!
00000080: 00000001 00000002 8000C000 0000411C .... .... ..@. ..A.
00000090: 00000700 00000000 00000000 00000004 .... .... .... ....
000000A0: 00000000 00000029 00000001 00000003 .... ...) .... ....
000000B0: 8000C700 0000481C 00000380 00000000 ..G. ..H. .... ....
000000C0: 00000000 00000004 00000000 0000002F .... .... .... .../
000000D0: 00000001 10000003 8000CA80 00004B9C .... .... ..J. ..K.
000000E0: 00000020 00000000 00000000 00000008 ... .... .... ....
000000F0: 00000000 0000002F 00000001 10000003 .... .../ .... ....
00000100: 8000CAA0 00004BBC 00623FA4 00000000 ..J ..K< .b?$ ....
00000110: 00000000 00000008 00000000 3C1C8001 .... .... .... <...

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00000120: 679C4A80 3C018001 AC3DC70C 3C018001 g.J. <... ,=G. <...


00000130: AC3FC710 3C018001 AC24C714 3C018001 ,?G. <... ,$G. <...
00000140: AC25C718 3C018001 AC26C71C 3C018001 ,%G. <... ,&G. <...
00000150: AC27C720 3C018001 AC30C724 3C018001 ,'G <... ,0G$ <...
00000160: AC31C728 3C018001 AC32C72C 3C018001 ,1G( <... ,2G, <...
--More-- q

Create a New Directory


To create a directory in CF memory, use the mkdir slot0: directory-name command.
The following example shows output for displaying the contents of a CF card, and then creating a config
directory, followed by a test-config subdirectory:
Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/

3 -rw- 6458208 Mar 01 1993 00:04:08 mwr1941-i-mz.tmp

128094208 bytes total (121634816 bytes free)


Router# mkdir slot0:/config

Create directory filename [config]?


Created dir slot0:/config
Router# mkdir slot0:/config/test-config

Create directory filename [/config/test-config]?


Created dir slot0:/config/test-config
Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/

3 -rw- 6458208 Mar 01 1993 00:04:08 mwr1941-i-mz.tmp


1580 drw- 0 Mar 01 1993 23:48:36 config

128094208 bytes total (121626624 bytes free)


Router# cd slot0:/config

Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/config/

1581 drw- 0 Mar 01 1993 23:50:08 test-config

128094208 bytes total (121626624 bytes free)

Remove a Directory
To remove a directory from CF memory, use the rmdir slot0:/directory-name command.
Before you can remove a directory, all files and subdirectories must be removed from the directory.
The following example shows output for displaying the contents of a CF card,and then removing the
test-config directory:
Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/config/

1581 drw- 0 Mar 01 1993 23:50:08 test-config

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128094208 bytes total (121626624 bytes free)


Router# rmdir slot0:/config/test-config

Remove directory filename [/config/test-config]?


Delete slot0:/config/test-config? [confirm]
Removed dir slot0:/config/test-config
Router# dir slot0:

Directory of slot0:/config/

No files in directory

128094208 bytes total (121630720 bytes free)

Enter a Directory and Determine the Current Directory


To enter a directory in CF memory, use the cd slot0:/directory-name command. To determine which
directory you are in, use the pwd command.
The following example shows output for the following actions:
• Entering the home directory of a CF memory card in an external slot (slot0:/)
• Verifying that you are in the slot0:/ directory
Router# cd slot0:

Router# pwd

slot0:/

What to Do After Installing the Hardware


After you have installed the router hardware, refer to the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Mobile Wireless Edge
Software Configuration Guide for initial software configuration information.

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Troubleshooting

Your Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router undergoes extensive testing before it leaves the factory. If you
encounter problems, use the information in this appendix to help isolate problems or to eliminate the
router as the source of the problem.
This appendix contains the following sections:
• Problem Solving, this page
• Reading the LEDs, page A-4
If you cannot locate the source of the problem, contact a customer service representative for information
on how to proceed. For technical support information, see the Cisco Information Packet publication that
shipped with your router. Before you call, have the following information ready:
• Chassis type and serial number
• Maintenance agreement or warranty information
• Type of software and version number
• Date you received the new chassis
• Brief description of the problem
• Brief explanation of the steps you have taken to isolate the problem

Note Ensure you provide the customer service representative with any upgrade or maintenance information
that was performed on the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router after your initial installation (see the
“Creating a Site Log” section on page 2-9 and Appendix C, “Site Log” for Site Log information.

Problem Solving
The key to problem solving is to isolate the problem to a specific subsystem by comparing what the
router is doing to what it should be doing.
The LEDs on the front panel of the router enable you to determine router performance and operation.
For a description of these LEDs (see “Reading the LEDs” section on page A-4).
When problem solving, check the following router subsystems:
• Power and cooling systems—External power source, power cable, router power supply and circuit
breaker, and router fans. Also check for inadequate ventilation or air circulation.
• Modules—Checking the LEDs on the modules can help you to identify a failure.

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Problem Solving

• Cables—Ensure that the external cables connecting the router to the network are all secure.

Troubleshooting the Power and Cooling Systems


Both the power LED and the fans can help you troubleshoot a power problem. Check the following items
to help isolate the problem:
• When the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router is connected to the power source, is the power (labeled
PWR) LED on the front panel on?
– If not, check the DC input, DC source, and the power supply wiring.
– Check the power supply connection to the motherboard.
– If the power LED is still off, the problem might be a power supply failure.
• Does the router shut down after being on for only a short time?
– Check for an environmentally induced shutdown (see the “Environmental Reporting
Features”section on this page).
– Check the fans. If the fans are not working, the router will overheat and shut itself down.
– If the fans are not working, check the power supply connections to the fans.
– Ensure that the chassis intake and exhaust vents are clear.
– Check the environmental site requirements in the “System Specifications” section on page 1-13.
• Does the router partially boot, but the LEDs do not light?
– Check for a power supply failure by inspecting the power LED on the front panel of the router.
If the LED is on, the power supply is functional.
– If the LED is off, refer to the Cisco Information Packet for warranty information or contact
customer service.

Environmental Reporting Features


The Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router has a temperature sensor to detect overtemperature conditions
inside the chassis. The overtemperature detection trips at 75°C +/- 5%. This condition is reported to the
processor as an interrupt; software acts on this interrupt, generating the appropriate alarm. If the router
reaches a temperature of 90°C, the power supply will cycle to prevent the router from exceeding that
temperature in a powered-up state.
If the router is operating at an abnormally high temperature, the following message is displayed on the
console screen:
%SYS-1-OVERTEMP: System detected OVERTEMPERATURE condition. Please resolve cooling problem
immediately!
The following can cause an abnormally high router temperature:
• Fan failure
• Air conditioner failure in the room
• Air flow blocked to cooling vents
Take steps to correct the problem. For information about environmental operating conditions (see the
“System Specifications” section on page 1-13).

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Troubleshooting Modules, Cables, and Connections


Network problems can be caused by a module, cables or cable connections, or external devices such as
a modem, transceiver, hub, wall jack, WAN interface, or terminal. Check for the following symptoms to
help isolate the problem:
• Module is not recognized by the router.
– Make sure that the module is firmly seated in its slot.
– Check the LEDs on the module. Each module has its own set of LEDs. For information on these
LEDs (see the “Reading the LEDs” section on page A-4).
– Make sure you have a version of Cisco IOS software that supports the module.
• Module is recognized, but interface ports do not initialize.
– Make sure that the module is firmly seated in its slot.
– Check external cable connections.
– Make sure that you have a version of Cisco IOS software that supports the module.
• Router does not boot properly, or it constantly or intermittently reboots.
– Make sure the module is firmly seated in its slot.
– Check the router chassis or software. For warranty information, refer to the Cisco Information
Packet publication that shipped with your router or contact customer service.
• Router boots, but the console screen is frozen.
– Check the external console connection.
– Verify that the parameters for your terminal are set as follows:
(a) The terminal should have the same data rate as the router has (9600 bps is the default).
(b) 8 data bits.
(c) No parity generated or checked.
(d) 2 stop bits.
• Router powers on and boots only when a particular module is removed.
– Check the module. For warranty information, refer to the Cisco Information Packet publication
that shipped with your order or contact customer service.
• Router powers on and boots only when a particular cable is disconnected.
– There may be a problem with the module or cable. For warranty information, refer to the Cisco
Information Packet publication that shipped with your order or contact customer service.

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Reading the LEDs

Reading the LEDs


The LEDs on the front panel of the router and corresponding modules are aids for determining router
and module performance and operation. Figure A-1 shows the locations of the LEDs. Table A-1 on this
page and Tables A-2 and A-3 on page 5 describe the LEDs.

Figure A-1 Front Panel of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A Router

VWIC LEDs:
Alarm (A)
Fast Loopback (A)
ethernet Carrier detect (G)
LEDs: VWIC LEDs:
Activity (G) VWIC Alarm (A)
Speed (G) VWIC position 0 Loopback (A)
Link (G) position 2 2 ports Carrier detect (G)

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Table A-1 Chassis LEDs

LED Color State Description


Power Green On Operating voltages on the mainboard are within acceptable
(labeled ranges.
PWR) Off The router is not connected to a power supply, or an error
condition has been detected in the operating voltages.
Status Green On The router software has booted up, and the system is
(labeled operational.
STAT) Off The router has not yet booted, or an error condition has been
detected in the boot process.
Activity Green On Packets being transferred.
(labeled Off No activity is occurring.
ACT)

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Table A-2 Fast Ethernet Connector LEDs

LED Color State Status


Activity Green On Data is being transmitted on the link.
(labeled ACT)
Off No data is being transmitted.
Speed Green On A 100-Mbps communication speed has been attained.
(labeled
SPEED)
Off Only a 10-Mbps communication speed has been attained, or no
link has been established.
Link Green On Ethernet link has been established.
(labeled
LINK)
Off No link has been established.

Table A-3 VWIC LEDs

LED Color State Description


Alarm Amber On A local or remote alarm state exists.
(labeled AL) Off The Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN is operating normally.
Loopback Amber On A loopback or line state has been detected or has been manually
(labeled LP) set by the user.
Off The Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN is operating normally.
Data Carrier Green On A carrier has been detected, and the internal CSU/DSU in the
Detect WAN interface card is communicating with another CSU/DSU.
(labeled CD) This LED is on during normal operation.
Off No carrier has been detected.

Note In a redundant configuration, when the relays of the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN close, the Data Carrier
Detect LED on the T1 ports will remain on and the ALARM LED will go off. When the router is inactive,
the Alarm LED will be on (as a result of no framing) and the Data Carrier Detect LED will be off.

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A P P E N D I X B
Cable Specifications

If you prefer to build your own cables, this appendix provides cable specifications for the
Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router and the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface card.
This appendix includes the following sections:
• Console and Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts, page B-2
• Fast Ethernet Connector Pinouts, page B-4
• T1/E1 Port Pinouts (RJ-48), page B-5

Note Pins not listed in the tables in this appendix are not connected.

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Console and Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts

Console and Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts


Your router comes with a console and auxiliary cable kit, which contains the cable and adapters that you
need to connect a console terminal (an ASCII terminal or PC running terminal emulation software) or a
modem to your router. The console and auxiliary cable kit includes the following items:
• RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable
• RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
• RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL)
• RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODEM)
For console connections, see the Console Port Signals and Pinouts; for modem connections, see the
“Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts” section on page B-3.

Console Port Signals and Pinouts


Use the thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled
TERMINAL) to connect the console port to a PC running terminal emulation software. Figure B-1 shows
how to connect the console port to a PC. Table B-1 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console
port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled
TERMINAL).

Figure B-1 Connecting the Console Port to a PC

PC
RJ-45-to-RJ-45
rollover cable
Router
H7226

RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter
(labeled TERMINAL)

Table B-1 Console Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-9 Adapter

RJ-45-to-DB-9
Terminal Adapter
Console (Connected to Rollover Console
Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable Cable) Device
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal
1
RTS 1 8 8 CTS
DTR 2 7 6 DSR
TxD 3 6 2 RxD
GND 4 5 5 GND
GND 5 4 5 GND
RxD 6 3 3 TxD
DSR 7 2 4 DTR
1
CTS 8 1 7 RTS
1. Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

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Console and Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts

Table B-2 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable,
and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL).

Table B-2 Console Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter

Console RJ-45-to-DB-25 Console


Port (DTE)1 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable Terminal Adapter Device
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin Signal
2
RTS 1 8 5 CTS
DTR 2 7 6 DSR
TxD 3 6 3 RxD
GND 4 5 7 GND
GND 5 4 7 GND
RxD 6 3 2 TxD
DSR 7 2 20 DTR
2
CTS 8 1 4 RTS
1. You can use the same cabling to connect a console to the auxiliary port.
2. Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts


Table B-3 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial auxiliary port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable,
and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled MODEM).

Table B-3 Auxiliary Port Signaling and Cabling Using a DB-25 Adapter

Auxiliary RJ-45-to-DB-25
Port (DTE) RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable Modem Adapter Modem
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-25 Pin Signal
1
RTS 1 8 4 RTS
DTR 2 7 20 DTR
TxD 3 6 3 TxD
GND 4 5 7 GND
GND 5 4 7 GND
RxD 6 3 2 RxD
DSR 7 2 8 DCD
1
CTS 8 1 5 CTS
1. Pin 1 is connected internally to pin 8.

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Fast Ethernet Connector Pinouts

To identify a rollover cable compare the modular plugs at the two ends of the cable. When you hold the
plugs side by side, with the tab at the back, the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the left plug
should be the same color as the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the right plug (see
Figure B-2.) If you purchased your cable from Cisco Systems, pin 1 is white on one connector, and pin
8 is white on the other (a rollover cable connects pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5).

Figure B-2 Identifying a Rollover Cable

Pin 1 and pin 8


should be the
same color
Pin 1 Pin 8

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Fast Ethernet Connector Pinouts
This section illustrates the Fast Ethernet 100Base-TX (RJ-45) connector and lists its pinout and signal
descriptions.
Figure B-3 shows the 100Base-TX RJ-45 connector, and Table B-4 on page B-5 lists its pinouts. The
1-port Fast Ethernet network module RJ-45 port actively terminates wire pair 4 and 5 and wire pair 7
and 8. Common-mode termination reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and susceptibility to
common-mode sources.

Figure B-3 100Base-TX RJ-45 Connector

RJ-45 (both ends)


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in 8

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T1/E1 Port Pinouts (RJ-48)

Table B-4 RJ-45 Connector Pinout

Pin Signal
1 TX+
2 TX–
3 RX+
6 RX–

T1/E1 Port Pinouts (RJ-48)


Figure B-4 shows the RJ-48C connector wiring for the T1/E1 cable for the Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN
interface card; Table B-5 shows the pinout configuration for the RJ-48C connectors on the Cisco 2-port
T1/E1-RAN interface card for both the shielded and unshielded cables for either T1 or E1.

Figure B-4 RJ-48-to-RJ-48 T1/E1 Cable Wiring

1 8
H11419

Note Cisco recommends using a shielded cable for your RJ-48C connectors.

Table B-5 RJ-48C Pinout for Shielded and Unshielded Cables

Shielded Unshielded
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Receive ring 1 Receive ring
2 Receive tip 2 Receive tip
3 Receive shield 3
4 Transmit ring 4 Transmit ring
5 Transmit tip 5 Transmit tip
6 Transmit shield 6
7 Not used 7
8 Not used 8

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Site Log

The Site Log provides a record of all actions related to installing and maintaining the router. Keep it in
an accessible place near the chassis so that anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the
Installation Checklist (see the “Installation Checklist” section on page 2-8) to verify the steps in the
installation and maintenance of your router. Site Log entries might include the following:
• Installation progress—Make a copy of the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A router Installation Checklist,
and insert it into the Site Log. Make entries as you complete each task.
• Upgrade, removal, and maintenance procedures—Use the Site Log as a record of ongoing router
maintenance and expansion history. Each time a task is performed on the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A
router, update the Site Log to reflect the following:
– Installation of NM-2W network module
– Removal or replacement of NM-2W network module and other upgrades
– Installation of Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface cards
– Removal or replacement of Cisco 2-port T1/E1-RAN interface cards
– Configuration changes
– Maintenance schedules and requirements
– Maintenance procedures performed
– Intermittent problems
– Comments and notes
Table C-1 on page C-2 shows a sample site log. Make copies of the sample or design your own site log
to meet the needs of your site and equipment.

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Table C-1 Site Log

Date Description of Action Performed or Symptom Observed Initials

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adapter B-3
A
connections 2-9, 2-10, 3-10
adapter pinouts B-2, B-3 pinouts B-3
audience viii console port signaling cabling, DB-25 (table) B-3
auxiliary port console port signaling cabling, DB-9 (table) B-2
adapter pinouts B-3 console port signals and pinouts B-2
connecting 3-10 conventions, documentation ix
connections 2-9, 2-10, 3-10
pinouts B-2, B-3
auxiliary port signaling cabling, DB-25 (table) B-3
D

documentation
conventions ix
B
organization viii
back panel 1-10, 3-6, 3-7
before you begin
unpacking and checking
E
shipment 2-6 equipment
for installation 2-7
racks rack-mounting
C
equipment 2-5
cable exposed wires (warning) 3-8
assemblies B-2
checklist, installation 2-8
Cisco Information Packet publication 2-6
F
compact flash fast ethernet
description 1-12 connecting interface cables 3-11
formatting 3-15 formatting compact flash 3-15
connecting front panel 1-9
auxiliary port 3-10
fast ethernet interface cables 3-11
network cables 3-10 G
power supply 3-5 general site requirements 2-4
console port grounding (warning) 3-14

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H P

hardware power (warning) 2-2


installing 3-1 powering on 3-14
troubleshooting procedures A-1 power lines (warning) 2-3
power supplies (warning) 2-3
power supply
I
connecting 3-5
installation description 1-12
checklist 2-8 power supply (warning) 3-7, 3-14
hardware 3-1 problem solving
mounting 3-2 See troubleshooting
tools required 2-7
interface
R
numbering 1-14
interface numbering 1-14 RAN, using the Cisco MWR 1941-DC-A 1-2
record keeping, site log 2-9
regulatory compliance 1-15
L
restricted access (warning) 2-2, 3-1
LEDs rollover cable, identifying 3-9, B-4
front panel A-4
log
S
site 2-9, C-1
safety
information 1-15
M
overview x
method of procedures secure cabling (warning) 3-8
See MOP SELV circuits (warning) 1-12, 2-2
MOP 2-4, 2-6 shipment
mounting unpacking and checking 2-6
instructions 3-2 site
configuration 2-5
environment 2-5
N log 2-9, C-1

network cables, connecting 3-10 site log, record keeping 2-9

network modules 1-11 site requirements


numbering MOPs 2-6

interface 1-14 slot numbering 1-14


specifications

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system 1-13
specifications, system 1-13
system specifications 1-13

temperature sensor 1-13


tools required for installation 2-7
troubleshooting
cables A-3
connections A-3
cooling system A-2
front panel LEDs A-4
modules A-3
power system A-2

ventilation 2-5
VWIC
connecting 3-12
connecting cables 3-11
description 1-6
RJ-48C pinout 3-12, B-5
VWIC-2MFT-T1-DIR 1-11
VWIC-2T1/E1-RAN 1-11
VWIC-3MFT-E1-DIR 1-11

warning
short circuit 3-7
warnings
safety overview x

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