I'm sure this is a stupid question, but how does a router connect to a t1 line at the communcation panel? In other words, we have the communication panel where the single t1 telecom circuit terminate at. We have a router with a t1 interface. What type of cable do we bring to the comm panel? RG45? what type of connection is it?
Stupid question, but how does a router connect to a T1
Aug 08, 2006
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Straight through ethernet patch cable (as long as it is standards compliant and has all 8 wires in it) will work fine. That's pretty much what all the router vendors ship now-a-days to hook their routers up to ports now.
For spec on T1 compatible cable see
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Suggest you find out what the cabling used up to the IXC. Having an impedance mismatch as a result of differenet gauge cable is not a good idea.
If the distance to IXC is long then shiedled cable maybe required.
Quite often Ethernet patch cables are used between router and the T1 circuit termination point, however, thee cables are usally fairly short in length.
You may wish to investigate your Router Install and Upgrade TechNotes.
As an example, Cisco 3700 Series Multiservice Access Routers:
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Found on Cisco Routers Documentation:
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Hope this helps.
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Here's the info on the jack -
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Where is the "line card" actually located ? if close by, then the run is short and the 8-pin cable should be fine. We had our 829 line chassis located at the building cable entrance, and had to run "extension" cable to the computer room for T1 terminations.
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