About This Guide

This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide.

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Document Objectives

This publication will step you through initial site preparation, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of the Cisco 2500 series access server. It also covers selected maintenance procedures, such as replacing single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) and Flash memory. The appendix "Internetworking Primer" has been included to provide the required background for getting started with your Cisco 2500 series access server.

Audience

This publication is designed for the person installing the access server, who should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.

For a tutorial on initial software configuration, refer to the appendix "Internetworking Primer," and the publication Router Products Getting Started Guide. For more advanced configuration applications, refer to the Router Products Configuration Guide and the Router Products Command Reference.

Document Organization

The major sections of this user guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, "Overview of the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server," discusses the features and specifications of the Cisco 2500 series access server.

• Chapter 2, "Preparing to Install the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server," discusses environmental requirements and preparation for network connections, and describes the various ports and how to prepare for connections between networks and ports.

• Chapter 3,  "Installing the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server," includes cabling and basic installation information.

• Chapter 4, "Configuring the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server," discusses configuration for the console and modems and other asynchronous devices attached to the Cisco 2500 series access servers using AutoInstall, manually using the automated setup utility, or manually without using the setup utility.

• Appendix A, "Internetworking Primer," includes basic information on the Cisco IOS operating environment, LANs, WANs, desktop protocols, modems, and asynchronous protocols.

• Appendix B, "Maintaining the Cisco 2500 Series Access Server," discusses maintenance procedures, including items such as Flash memory SIMM replacement, system code upgrades, and DRAM replacement.

• Appendix C,  "Cable Specifications," lists pinout information for all cables used with the Cisco 2500 series access server.

• Appendix D, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations for the warnings that appear in this manual.

Document Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface font.

• Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.

• Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

• Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by a vertical bar ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

• Terminal sessions are in screen font.

• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters are shown in angle brackets (< >).

• Information the system displays is in screen font, with default responses in square brackets ([ ]).

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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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

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

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix "Translated Safety Warnings."