Table Of Contents
Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
Cisco IOS Software Documentation
Equipment, Tools, and Accessories
Description of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
Items Included with Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
Product Serial Number Location
Using the Correct Bracket Screws
Using Quick Installation Brackets
Connecting LAN and Power Cables
Connecting WAN and Voice Cables
Performing the Initial Configuration
Getting Your Network Information
Setting the Fast Ethernet Port IP Address
Verifying and Saving Your Configuration
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Quick Start Guide
Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY1 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com at the following URL:
You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/
Duration of Hardware Warranty
Ninety (90) days.
Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.
To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number
Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative.
Complete the information below, and keep it for reference:
Company product purchased from
Company telephone number
Product model number
Product serial number
Maintenance contract number
2 Related Documentation
User Documentation
The latest information is always online. To view or print an online document in its original format, click the PDF icon.
To find online user documentation (PDF and HTML formats):
From Cisco.com at the following location:
http://www.cisco.com Products and Services > Voice Gateways > Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
From the Cisco legacy website (Cisco Connection Online) at the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm
Tip To navigate to the next higher level in the documentation hierarchy, click on CONTENTS in the navigation bar at the top of each page.
Cisco VG224 Documentation
This Document
You can find this quick start guide at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/gatecont/ps2250/prod_installation_guides_list.html
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
The Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document provides essential safety information applicable to your Cisco VG224 and contains multiple-language translations of the safety warnings applicable to this device.
You can find this document at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/iad2400/hardware/rcsi/2400rcsi.html
Hardware Installation Guide
The hardware installation guide provides additional detailed description, installation, and cabling information.
You can find this document at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/vg224/hardware/installation/guide/hig.html
Software Configuration Guide
The software configuration guide provides additional detailed configuration information specific to the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway.
You can find this document at the following URL:
Release Notes
Cisco IOS release notes for the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway provide up-to-date information about Cisco IOS software releases used on Cisco VG224 Voice Gateways.
You can find these documents at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/gatecont/ps2250/prod_release_notes_list.html
Cisco IOS Software Documentation
Master Index to Software Documentation
The master index provides links to topics and commands for each Cisco IOS software release. This includes configuration guides, command references, release notes, new feature documentation, and system messages.
You can find master indexes at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/index.htm
That resource is also available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/
If you have an account on Cisco.com, you can get updated information about platform support for features from Cisco Feature Navigator at the following URL:
3 Equipment, Tools, and Accessories
Description of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
The Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway is shown in Figure 1. The Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway chassis includes a slot for the external compact flash card, as well as console, auxiliary, and compact flash (CF) ports. Analog voice ports use an RJ-21 interface.
Figure 1 Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Front Panel
Figure 2 identifies the back panel and features of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway.
Figure 2 Identifying Back-Panel Features of the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
Figure 3 Back-Panel Feature Locations
1Chassis ground connection
5Fast Ethernet port 0
9On/off switch
2RJ-21 connector
6AUX port
10AC power input
3Compact flash port
7Console port
4Fast Ethernet port 1
8DC power input
Note The Console port is above the AUX port.
Items Included with Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
The following are included with the Cisco VG224:
•Rack-mount brackets for 19-inch rack; grounding lug and fasteners; power cord
•Chassis guard for wall-mounting applications
•Connected RJ-45-to-DB9 cable (labeled Console)
•Connected RJ-45-to-DB-25 cable (labeled Auxiliary)
•Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Quick Start Guide (this document)
Note Power cords vary, depending upon local requirements.
Items Not Included
You may need one or more items in this list for your application:
•Four telco machine screws, for installing the chassis in a rack (Use the screw size required by the rack.)
•Eight wood screws or other fasteners, for installing the chassis on a wall. An additional starter screw is used to facilitate wall mounting.
•PC running terminal emulation software for administrative access
•Modem for remote access
•Fast Ethernet RJ-45-to-RJ-45 straight-through cable
•Analog voice RJ-21 cable
•Tools: number 2 Phillips screwdriver; medium blade screwdriver; ESD-preventive wrist strap
4 Product Serial Number Location
The serial number label for the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway is located on the bottom of the chassis, near the compliance label. The size of the serial number label is 0.25 x 1 inch. It has the letters "SN:" followed by eleven characters.
5 Installing the Chassis
Safety Information
Caution For safety information you need to know before working on your Cisco VG224, see the Cisco VG224 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this product. That document provides translations for each of the warnings.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide that shipped with the product. Statement 1071
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Warning This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2) while the housing is open, or both. Statement 1043
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029
Chassis Installation Options
You can set the chassis on a desktop, install it in a rack, or mount it on a wall.
Tip Before proceeding, consider the location of the equipment with respect to a good ground. See the "Grounding the Chassis" section.
See the following instructions:
•Using Quick Installation Brackets
•Using the Correct Bracket Screws
Caution Use only the mounting hardware supplied with this product.
Using the Correct Bracket Screws
Two sets of bracket attachment screws are provided, in separate packages. Take care to use each screw type, and washers as needed, in the appropriate locations. Table 1 summarizes the bracket attachment screw types.
Using Quick Installation Brackets
A new bracket accompanies this product. See Figure 4. This bracket, with a keyhole feature, facilitates wall-mounting by allowing the installer to rest the bracket on a starter screw, freeing the installer's hands.
•To rack-mount the unit, you have three positioning options. See the "Rack-Mounting the Chassis" section.
•To wall-mount the unit, attach the short leg of the bracket to the chassis at the pair of holes in the center of the chassis side. See the "Wall-Mounting the Chassis" section.
Figure 4 Quick Installation Bracket
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
The following warning applies only when the unit is rack-mounted:
Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006
To rack-mount the chassis, follow this procedure:
Step 1 Choose one of the methods shown in Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7, and attach the long leg of the mounting brackets to the chassis, as shown.
Caution Make sure to use the correct screws for this mounting option (see Table 1).
Note Screws are included for attaching the brackets to the chassis, but not for installing the chassis in a rack or on a wall. You need four additional machine screws to install the chassis in a rack. Use the screw size required by your rack.
Figure 5 19-Inch Rack-Mounting with Front Panel Forward
Figure 6 19-Inch Rack-Mounting with Rear Panel Forward
Figure 7 Telco 19-Inch Rack-Mounting with Rear Panel Forward
Step 2 Install the chassis in the rack.
Wall-Mounting the Chassis
The following warning applies only when the unit is wall-mounted:
Warning This unit is intended to be mounted on a wall. Please read the wall mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system. Statement 248
Caution You can wall-mount the unit with either the right or left side facing up; however, the front and rear panels must be vertical.
Note For information about obtaining the chassis guard, refer to field notice number 28655, VG224 Chassis Guard - Safety Regulation, at http://www-tac.cisco.com/Support_Library/field_alerts/fn28655.html.
To wall-mount the chassis, follow this procedure:
Step 1 Attach the short leg of one bracket to the chassis, as shown in Figure 8, using two 6-32 x 1/4 slotted hex screws (provided). Be sure to use a plastic washer (provided) with each screw; the narrow end of the washer must fit into the bracket slot, facing the chassis.
Caution Be sure to use the correct screws and plastic washers for this mounting option. (See Table 1.)
Figure 8 Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting
Step 2 Attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the chassis.
Step 3 Attach the router to the wall using the brackets previously attached and attachment hardware that you provide as follows:
•You can install a starter screw in the wall, and hook the bracket keyhole over the screw. This holds the unit in place for easy installation of the attachment screws.
•Attach both brackets to the wall.
Note For attaching to a wall stud, each bracket requires two #10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with #10 washers, or two #10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 3/4 inch (20 mm) into supporting wood or metal wall stud.
Note For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and washers must be size #10.
•Figure 9 shows the orientation required for installation.
Figure 9 Attaching the Chassis to a Wall
Grounding the Chassis
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire. NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 248
Warning Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards.
•For NEBS-compliant grounding, use size AWG 6 (13 mm2) wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
•For NEC-compliant grounding, use size AWG 14 (2 mm2) or larger wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal.
•For EN/IEC 60950-compliant grounding, use size AWG 18 (1 mm2) or larger wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal.
To connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Locate a suitable ground.
Tip Using a multimeter, measure the resistance between various possible ground locations, such as between the ground of a junction box (outlet) and the ground of a power tap, between the ground of a junction box and a metal water pipe, between the Cisco IAD chassis and the ground of a power tap, and between the Cisco IAD chassis and the ground of a junction box. A good ground connection should read between 0.0 and 0.5 ohms.
Step 2 Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.
•For the NEBS ground lug—approximately 0.75 in. (20 mm)
•For user-provided ring terminal—as required
Step 3 Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
Step 4 Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in Figure 10 or Figure 11. For the ground lug, use the two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring terminal, use one of the screws provided. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver, and tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 in-lb (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).
Step 5 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a grounding point at your site.
Figure 10 NEBS-Compliant Chassis Ground Connection Using Ground Lug
Figure 11 Chassis Ground Connection Using Ring Terminal
6 Connecting Cables
Warning Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
120 VAC, 15A (240 VAC, 10A international) Statement 1005
Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
Warning To prevent accidental discharge in the event of a power line cross, route on-premise wiring away from power cables and off-premise wiring, or use a grounded shield to separate the on-premise wiring from the power cables and off-premise wiring. A power line cross is an event, such as a lightning strike, that causes a power surge. Off-premise wiring is designed to withstand power line crosses. On-premise wiring is protected from power line crosses by a device that provides overcurrent and overvoltage protection. Nevertheless, if the on-premise wiring is in close proximity to, or not shielded from, the off-premise wiring or power cables during a lightning strike or power surge, the on-premise wiring can carry a dangerous discharge to the attached interface, equipment, and nearby personnel. Statement 338
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1003
Warning This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems. Statement 1007
Connecting LAN and Power Cables
Caution The Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway provides inputs for both AC and DC power. Design your installation to use only one type of power. Do not use AC and DC power at the same time. If you do, the unit stops operating, and you must reboot it with only a single power source.
These cables and connections are described in Table 2 and Figure 12.
Table 2 LAN, Administrative Access, and Power Cable Selection
Port or Connection Color or Type Connected To CableFast Ethernet
Yellow
Fast Ethernet hub
Straight-through Fast Ethernet cable (not included)
Console
Light blue
PC or ASCII terminal communication (COM) port
RJ-45-to-DB9 console cable (included)
Auxiliary
Black
Modem for remote access
RJ-45-to-DB25 auxiliary cable (included)
Power
Power
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Grounding power cord (included)1
1 Power cables vary to meet local requirements.
Figure 12 LAN, Administrative Access, and Power Connections
1Fast Ethernet port
4Fast Ethernet (straight-through)
2Console port
5RJ-45-to-DB9 console cable
3AUX port
6RJ-45-to-DB25 auxiliary cable
Connecting WAN and Voice Cables
Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection.
FXS/T3/E3 Statement 1044
Also, the following warning applies to the RJ-21 interface.
Warning This equipment contains a ring signal generator (ringer), which is a source of hazardous voltage. Do not touch the RJ-11 (phone) port wires (conductors), the conductors of a cable connected to the RJ-11 port, or the associated circuit-board when the ringer is active. The ringer is activated by an incoming call. Statement 1042
These cables and connections are described in Table 3 and Figure 13.
Table 3 WAN and Voice Cable Selection
Port or Interface Color or Type Connected To CableAnalog voice
FXS
RJ-21
Distribution panel
RJ-21-to-RJ-21 straight-through cable (not included)
Figure 13 WAN and Voice Connections
1RJ-21 cable (through a patch panel) to central office
2RJ-45 cable (through a patch panel) to central office
7 Powering On the Cisco VG224
Caution Do not use AC and DC power at the same time. If you do, the unit stops operating, and you must reboot it with only a single power source.
Checklist for Power-On
You are ready to power on the Cisco VG224 if it meets these requirements:
•The chassis is securely mounted.
•Power and interface cables are connected.
Power-On Procedure
Perform this procedure to power on your Cisco VG224 and verify that it goes through its initialization and self-test. When this is finished, the Cisco VG224 is ready to configure.
To power on the Cisco VG224, follow this procedure:
Step 1 Power on your terminal or PC, and configure it for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
Step 2 Move the Cisco VG224 power switch to the ON position.
The green LED next to the auxiliary port should come on and the fan should operate. If this does not happen, see the power-on procedure in the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway Hardware Installation Guide.
The following message appears at the end of the boot-up messages:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:Step 3 Enter no to proceed with manual configuration using the command-line interface (CLI):
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: noWould you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]Step 4 Press Return to terminate autoinstall and continue with manual configuration.
Several messages appear, ending with a line similar to the following:
...
Copyright (c) 1986-2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.Compiled <date> <time> by <person>Step 5 Press Return to bring up the Router> prompt:
...
flashfs[4]: Initialization complete.Router>Step 6 Enter privileged EXEC mode:
Router> enableRouter#Step 7 Continue with the next section, "Performing the Initial Configuration."
8 Performing the Initial Configuration
This section shows how to prepare the Cisco VG224 to perform basic communication functions through its 10/100BASE-T Fast Ethernet and WAN interfaces.
Note The Console port is above the AUX port.
Perform the following initial configuration procedures, as applicable:
•Getting Your Network Information
•Setting the Fast Ethernet Port IP Address
•Verifying and Saving Your Configuration
Getting Your Network Information
Gather the IP addresses of Fast Ethernet ports.
Setting the Fast Ethernet Port IP Address
Follow this procedure to set an IP address for the Fast Ethernet port. After setting this address, you can configure the
Cisco VG224 remotely through a Telnet connection.
Verifying and Saving Your Configuration
To verify the configuration and save it in NVRAM so that the configuration remains in effect if the Cisco VG224 is restarted, enter the following commands:
Where to Go Next
For additional specialized configuration procedures, refer to the appropriate Cisco IOS software configuration documentation.
Tip See the "User Documentation" section for help in locating these documents.
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