I was asked to 'clean up' our wiring closet today and after moving network cables around, our Cisco 1700 series router and WIC-1DSU-T1 WAN interface card showed a yellow alarm and we now cannot get out of our network to the internet. Can anybody tell me if the router or card has failed or if I just screwed something up and need to somehow reset the router? Many thanks as I am now responsible for our connection loss and have no background in this.
If the xover doesnt work, try a straight through cable as previously suggested. It just depends on who the provider is whether they cross it for you at the SJ or not.
A straight through means make both ends look identical, same order of colors.
Thank you, what should I do at this point? All cables are connected, router has two cables connected and a power cord, one to the card and one to the router?
I see, and I believe that the original cable was replaced with a shorter but standard cat5e patch cable. Can you please tell me if I can purchase a T1 cable or instructions on how to make one?
I'm sorry but I don't understand what 1&2 -> 4&5 means? Is this something I can buy at CDW for instance? I have made patch cords before but not for a while. Thanks very much!
If you are connecting the router to the smart jack (a box the local exchange carrier installs typically on the wall) you will need a T1 cross over cable. I'll get you a drawing...5 minutes
Thanks, rpfinneran, I am very appreciative of your help. A drawing is exactly what I need because I am connecting the router to the smart jack. I am waiting, thanks...
If the xover doesnt work, try a straight through cable as previously suggested. It just depends on who the provider is whether they cross it for you at the SJ or not.
A straight through means make both ends look identical, same order of colors.
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