About This Guide xvAbout This GuideThis section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of thishardware installation and configuration guide.ObjectivesThis publication will step you through the initial site preparation and installation of therouter. Troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and cable specifications are alsoprovided.Although minimum software configuration information is provided, it is not meant ascomprehensive router configuration instructions. For detailed software configurationinformation, refer to the Cisco IOS configuration guide and command referencepublications. These publications are available on the documentation CD that came withyour router or you can order printed copies. Refer to the “Ordering Documentation” sectionin the “Overview of the Router” chapter for ordering information.This publication describes a variety of router models that are similar in functionality, butdiffer in the number of interfaces supported. Some information provided may not apply toyour particular router model.AudienceThis publication is designed for the person installing the router, who should be familiar withelectronic circuitry and wiring practices and have experience as an electronic orelectromechanical technician.