Connecting a Cisco WIC-1ENET Card to the LAN
Follow these steps to connect the card to the LAN by using a standard RJ-45 cable:
Step 1
Confirm that the router power is turned off.
Step 2
Install the Cisco WIC-1ENET card.
Step 3
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port on the Cisco WIC-1ENET card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the LAN or modem device.
Step 4
Turn on power to the router and the device at the other end of the RJ-45 cable.
Step 5
Verify that the IOS is running and that the LNK LED turns on, showing that the card is connected to the
Step 6
network. If the LED does not turn on, check the connections, and verify that the device the card is
connected to is powered on and working properly.
Configuring the Interface
Whenever you install a new Cisco WIC-1ENET card, or if you want to configure an existing card, you
must configure the interface. If you replace a card that was already configured, the router recognizes it
and brings up the interface by using the existing configuration.
Before you configure an interface, have the following information available:
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Obtain this information from your system administrator or network plan before you begin configuring
the router.
You can configure the new interface and other router parameters by using any of the following methods:
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These procedures are explained in the following sections. To change the settings shown in the examples
and to obtain further information, refer to the IOS configuration guides and command references. If you
have questions or need help, see the
Command-Line Configuration of the Cisco WIC-1ENET
You can configure the Cisco WIC-1ENET card by entering IOS commands on the command line. This
method provides the greatest power and flexibility. For further information about these commands, refer
to the IOS configuration guides and command references. You can display help by entering a question
mark (?) at the prompt.
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Protocols you plan to route on the new interface
IP addresses, subnet masks, network numbers, zones, or other information related to the routing
protocol
Command-Line Configuration of the Cisco WIC-1ENET
you are familiar with IOS commands. Enter the commands at the prompt.
System Configuration Dialog
commands. You are prompted for each response.
(Setup facility)—recommended if you are not familiar with IOS
"Obtaining Technical Assistance"
Connecting a Cisco WIC-1ENET Card to the LAN
Connecting a Cisco WIC-1ENET Card to the LAN
(manual configuration)—recommended if
section in this document.
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