Installing wics, Safety information – Cisco 1721 User Manual
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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing WICs
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Cisco 1721 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing WICs
The Cisco 1721 router supports one or two Cisco WAN interface cards (WICs). 
Each card has one or two WAN ports. This section describes the general procedure 
for installing a card in the Cisco 1721 router. 
Note
For details on specific WICs, how to connect the card to the WAN line, and 
how to configure the interface with Cisco IOS software, refer to the 
Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide that came with the 
card(s).
Safety Information
This section lists safety warnings that you should be aware of before installing 
WICs in the router.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace 
this equipment. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the 
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 1700 Routers 
document that came with the router.)
Warning
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove 
jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat 
up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or 
weld the metal object to the terminals. (To see translated versions of this 
warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for 
Cisco 1700 Routers document that came with the router.)
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods 
of lightning activity. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the 
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 1700 Routers 
document that came with the router.)