Cisco 870 Series User Manual

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Chapter 4 Router Cabling Procedures
Connecting a Broadband Modem
Connecting a Broadband Modem
This section applies only to Cisco 851 and Cisco 871 routers. You can connect to the Internet by
connecting a broadband modem. To connect to an installed DSL, cable, or long-reach Ethernet modem,
follow the steps given after
Figure 4-8, which shows this connection.
Figure 4-8 Connecting to a Broadband Modem
Perform the following steps to connect the router to an installed DSL, cable, or long-reach Ethernet
modem:
Step 1 Connect one end of the yellow cable to the Ethernet WAN FE4 port.
Step 2 Connect the other end of cable to an available port on the modem.
Step 3 Follow the instructions provided with your broadband modem to determine which port on the modem to
connect to.
Step 4 Turn on the broadband modem if it is not already turned on.
Note It is recommended that you use the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) application to
configure the Internet connection settings. See the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM)
Quick Start Guide for more information.
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Cisco 870 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	870 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English