About This Manual

This manual, developed for end users, system managers, and network managers, contains information about installing, configuring, and operating the Cisco 678 asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) router.

Document Objectives

The objectives of this manual are to describe all initial hardware installation and basic configuration procedures for the Cisco 678 ADSL router. After completing the installation and basic configuration procedures covered in this manual, you can then use the appropriate companion publications to more completely configure your system.

Document Organization

This guide is organized into the following chapters and appendixes:

Chapter/
Appendix Title Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Cisco 678 ADSL Router Overview

Provides information on functions and features of the Cisco 678.

Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

Describes the installation procedure.

Chapter 3

Configuration Procedures

Describes the steps for configuring the Cisco 678 for operation. This chapter also describes in detail how Cisco has implemented the Telnet, Syslog, Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) general applications.

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Contains information about known issues and how to resolve them.

Appendix A

Cisco 678 Connectors

Provides details on the cables and connectors.

Appendix B

Cisco 678 Specifications

Contains a list of specifications.

Appendix C

EZ-DSL Microfilter Specifications

Provides details on the EZ-DSL microfilter.

Glossary

Provides ADSL technology definitions.

Chapter/ Appendix	Title	Topics Covered
Chapter 1	Cisco 678 ADSL Router Overview	Provides information on functions and features of the Cisco 678.
Chapter 2	Installation Procedures	Describes the installation procedure.
Chapter 3	Configuration Procedures	Describes the steps for configuring the Cisco 678 for operation. This chapter also describes in detail how Cisco has implemented the Telnet, Syslog, Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) general applications.
Chapter 4	Troubleshooting	Contains information about known issues and how to resolve them.
Appendix A	Cisco 678 Connectors	Provides details on the cables and connectors.
Appendix B	Cisco 678 Specifications	Contains a list of specifications.
Appendix C	EZ-DSL Microfilter Specifications	Provides details on the EZ-DSL microfilter.
	Glossary	Provides ADSL technology definitions.

Document Conventions

This publication uses the document conventions listed in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3.

Table 1: Font Conventions

Convention Definition Sample

Times bold

Text body font used for arguments, commands, keywords, and punctuation that is part of a command that the user enters in text and command environments.

This is similar to the UNIX route command.

Times italic

Text body font used for publication names and for emphasis.

See the Cisco 6100 UserGuide for further details.

courier

Example font used for screen displays, prompts, and scripts.

Are you ready to continue? [Y]

courier bold

Example font used to indicate what the user enters in examples of command environments.

Login: root

Convention	Definition	Sample
Times bold	Text body font used for arguments, commands, keywords, and punctuation that is part of a command that the user enters in text and command environments.	This is similar to the UNIX route command.
Times italic	Text body font used for publication names and for emphasis.	See the Cisco 6100 UserGuide for further details.
`courier`	Example font used for screen displays, prompts, and scripts.	`Are you ready to continue? [Y]`
courier bold	Example font used to indicate what the user enters in examples of command environments.	Login: root

Table 2: Command Syntax Conventions

Convention Definition Sample

vertical bars ( | )

Separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements

offset-list {in | out} offset

square brackets ([ ])

Indicate optional elements

[no] offset-list {in | out} offset

braces ({ })

Indicate a required choice

offset-list {in | out} offset

braces within square brackets ([{ }])

Indicate a required choice within an optional element

[{letter/number}Enter]

boldface

Indicates commands and keywords that are entered literally as shown

[no] offset-list {in | out} offset

italics

Indicate arguments for which you supply values

Note In contexts that do not allow italics, arguments are enclosed in angle brackets (< >).

offset-list {in | out} offset

Table 3: Note, Timesaver, Tip, Caution, and Warning Conventions

Convention Description

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.

Caution

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

Warning

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 warnings, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the device.

Convention	Description
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.
Caution	Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning	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 warnings, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the device.

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