Cisco 678 — DSL Router for Microsoft Windows

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  Installing the Cisco 678 DSL Router:

The Cisco has several lights on the front that have various meanings.

WAN: 

ACT  =  This light will blink on and off when the computer is communicating with the central office (phone company).
LNK  =  When lit, this light indicates the router is speaking to the central office (phone company).  When working, the light should be solid green.

LAN: 

ACT  =  This light will blink on and off when the computer is communicating with the router.
LNK  =  When lit, this light indicates the router is communicating with your computer.  When working, the light should be solid green.

ALARM  =  When lit, this light indicates there's something wrong with the configuration.  Click here to learn how to properly configure the Cisco router.
POWER  =  When lit, this light indicates there's power to the router.  It should be solid green.

 

You run your cables from the back of the Cisco router to the computer and to the DSL jack on your wall.

PWR  =  This is where you connect your power supply.  The router must have power to function.
ENET  =  This is the Ethernet port.  A yellow cable connects the Cisco to the computer.  This is how information is transferred from your computer to the router and vice versa.

Note:  On your computer, you may have an on-board Ethernet port or an Ethernet port in a PCI slot.  Use whichever one you have.

MGMT  =  This is the management port.  This light blue cable connects MGMT port to the Serial port in the back of the computer.  You only need this cable when you're configuring the Cisco to connect to the Internet.  After you configure the router, put the cable away for safe keeping.
WALL  =  This is the DSL port.  The DSL line connects here and to the DSL jack on the wall.  The information you pull up on the Internet comes through the DSL line to the router and from the router through the Ethernet cable to your computer.

Important:  Notice the ENET and the MGMT ports are larger than the WALL and PHONE ports.  They use differently sized connectors.  A regular phone line or DSL line connector will be too small for the ENET and MGMT ports.

PHONE  =  If you'd like, you can connect a phone to this port.

Rear View of Cisco 675 Router:		Rear View of Computer:

 

The Cisco 678 also comes with the following equipment and software:

Installation CD  =  Use this CD to upgrade the firmware of the Cisco router.
Power Cords  =  These cords supply power to your router.
DSL Cable  =  The DSL line connects to the router and to the DSL jack on the wall.  The information you pull up on the Internet comes through the DSL line to the router and from the router to your computer through the Ethernet cable.
Management Cable  =  A light blue cable that connects the MGMT port to the Serial port in the back of the computer.  You only need this cable when you're configuring the Cisco to connect to the Internet.  After you configure the router, put the cable away for safe keeping.
Ethernet Cable  =  A bright, yellow cable that connects the Cisco router to the computer.  This is how information is transferred from your computer to the router and vice versa.
Filters  =  These devices are designed for your phone lines (not you DSL line).  They filter out the DSL signals so you don't hear the screeching and squealing of the Internet while your talking on your phone.  Do not place one of these filters on your DSL line.  It will filter out the signals your DSL uses for the Internet.  The larger filter is for wall-mounted phones.

 

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