WAN controllers are used to connect wide area networks with the help of different media. This document lists the WAN controllers that you can use with Cisco 7000, 7010, 720x, 75xx, and 3600 series routers. Each controller that this document lists has a link to related information.
There are no specific requirements for this document.
This document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions.
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These WAN controllers are available for Cisco 7000 series routers:
Refer to Fast Serial Interface Processor (FSIP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to FSIP. Also refer to Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance for more specific information on FSIP including:
FSIP and FSIP DCE configurations
FSIP serial connection equipment and connections
FSIP LEDs
Serial adapter cable pinouts
Refer to FSIP and SSIP, E1-G.703/G.704 Port Adapter Interface Installation and Configuration for an introduction to E1-G.703/G.704 port adapter. Refer to Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance to view a product overview, and information on E1-G.703/G.704 cables.
Refer to High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) Interface Processor (HIP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to HIP. Also refer to Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance to view more specific information on HIP, including:
HSSI connections and connection equipment
HSSI connector signals
Installing HSSI cables
HIP LEDs
Refer to MultiChannel Interface Processor (MIP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to MIP. Also refer to Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance to view more specific information on MIP, including:
MIP Installation and Configuration
MultiChannel Connections
MIP Interface Cable Pinouts
MIP LEDs
Refer to Channelized T3 Interface Processor (CT3IP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to CT3IP.
Refer to Channelized T3 Interface Processor (CT3IP-50) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to CT3IP-50.
Refer to PA-2CE1 Channelized E1 Port Adapter for more information on PA-2CE1 channelized E1 port adapters, including:
Installation guidelines
Advice on configuring the PA-2CE1
Refer to PA-MC-2T3+ Multichannel T3 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-MC-2T3+ multi-channel port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters the PA-MC-2T3+
Configuration of channelized and unchannelized mode for the PA-MC-2T3+
These WAN controllers are available for Cisco 7010 series routers:
Refer to Fast Serial Interface Processor (FSIP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to FSIP. Also refer to Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance to view more specific information on FSIP, including:
FSIP and serial configurations
FSIP LEDs
Serial adapter cable pinouts
Refer to FSIP and SSIP, E1-G.703/G.704 Port Adapter Interface Installation and Configuration for an introduction to FSIP and SSIP.
Refer to one of these links for information on HIP:
Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance for information on SSI connections, SSI connector signals, and HIP LEDs
Refer to MultiChannel Interface Processor (MIP) Installation and Configuration For an introduction to MIP. Also refer to Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance to view more specific information on MIP, including:
MIP configurations
Multichannel connections
MIP interface cable pinouts
MIP LEDs
Refer to Channelized T3 Interface Processor (CT3IP) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to CT3IP.
Refer to Channelized T3 Interface Processor (CT3IP-50) Installation and Configuration for an introduction to CT3IP-50.
Refer to PA-MC-2T3+ Multichannel T3 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-MC-2T3+ multi-channel port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Configuration of unchannelized and channelized mode for the PA-MC-2T3+
These WAN controllers are available for Cisco 7202 series routers:
Click PA-H HSSI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-H HSSI port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of PA-H interface cables
Configuration of the PA-H
Refer to PA-2H Dual-Port HSSI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-2H dual-port HSSI port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of PA-2H interface cables
Configuration of the PA-2H
Refer to PA-T3 Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-T3 serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Configuration of the PA-T3
Refer to PA-T3+ Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-T3+ serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Connection of a serial cable
Configuration of the PA-T3+
Refer to Channelized T3 Dual-Wide Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-MC-T3 multi-channel T3 port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Connection of PA-MC-T3 cables
Configuration of the PA-MC-T3
These WAN controllers are available for Cisco 7204 and 7206 series routers:
Note: This is not available for 7206 series routers.
Refer to PA-4T Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-4T synchronous serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of a PA-4T interface cable
Configuration of the PA-4T
Refer to PA-4T+ Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-4T+ Synchronous Serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Attachment of the PA-4T+ interface cable
Configuration of the PA-4T+ interfaces
Refer to PA-8T-V35 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-8T-V35 synchronous serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Attachment of PA-8T-V.35 interface cables
Configuration of PA-8T-V.35 interfaces
Refer to PA-8T-X21 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-8T-X21 synchronous serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Attachment of PA-8T-X21 interface cables
Configuration of PA-8T-X21 interfaces
Refer to PA-8T-232 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-8T-232 synchronous serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Attachment of a compact serial cable
Configuration of PA-8T-232 interfaces
Refer to PA-4E1G Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-4E1G serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and interface cables
Configuration of the PA-4E1G
Refer to PA-2CE1 Channelized E1 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for an introduction to the channelized E1 port adapter.
Refer to Channelized T1 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for an introduction to the channelized T1 port adapter.
Refer to Channelized T3 Dual-Wide Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for an introduction to the channelized T3 dual-wide port adapter.
Refer to PA-E3 Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-E3 serial port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters
Attachment of PA-E3 cables
Configuration of the PA-E3
Refer to Channelized T3 Dual-Wide Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-MC-T3 multi-channel T3 port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of a PA-MC-T3 cable
Configuration of the PA-MC-T3
Refer to Multichannel DS1/PRI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on multichannel DS1/PRI port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of an RJ-48C shielded cable
Configuration of multichannel DS1/PRI interfaces
Refer to PA-MC-2E1/8E1 PRI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration for information on PA-MC-2E1/8E1 PRI port adapters, including:
Removal and installation of port adapters and connection of a network interface cable
Configuration of the PA-MC-2E1 and PA-MC-8E1
These WAN controllers are available for Cisco 7505, 7507, 7513 and 7576 series routers. Refer to these documents for more information on each one:
Refer to these documents for more information on the WAN controllers available for Cisco 3600 series routers:
Integrated Data Service Unit/Channel Service Unit (DSU/CSU) Modules and WAN Interface Cards
Cisco 3600 Series Multiservice Platforms Product Support Page