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Understanding 2-Port Serial WAN Interface Card (WIC-2T)


Document ID: 7261 Updated: May 05, 2006

Contents
Introduction
Before You Begin
Conventions
Prerequisites
Components Used

Product Numbers
Features
Cables
Platform Support
Known Problems
Hardware Failures

Sample Configuration
Related Information

Introduction
The dual-serial port WAN interface cards (WICs) for the Cisco 2600 and 1700 series feature Cisco`s new,
compact, high-density Smart Serial connector to support a wide variety of electrical interfaces when used
with the appropriate transition cable. Two cables are required to support the two ports on the WIC. Each
port on a WIC is a different physical interface and can support different protocols such as Point-to-Point
protocol (PPP) or Frame Relay and Data Terminal Equipment/Data Communications Equipment
(DTE/DCE).

Before You Begin


Conventions
For more information on document conventions, see the Cisco Technical Tips Conventions.

Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this document.

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Components Used
This document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions.

Product Numbers
WIC-2T 2 Port Serial WAN Interface Card

Features
The WIC-2T provides two serial ports using the Smart Serial connector.
Asynchronous support with a maximum speed (per port) of 115.2 Kbps, minimum 600 bps. If you need to
run at speeds lower than 600 bps, use the AUX port instead.
Synchronous support with a maximum speed of 8 Mbps per port.
Supports one port at 8 Mbps when used in NM-1FE1R2W, NM-1FE2W, NM-2FE2W, or NM-2W, or
Cisco 2600 chassis WIC slots. All other WIC ports on that network module or Cisco 2600 chassis must
not be used.
Supports two ports at 4 Mbps each when used in NM-1FE1R2W, NM-1FE2W, NM-2FE2W, or NM-2W,
or Cisco 2600 chassis WIC slots. All other WIC ports on that network module or Cisco 2600 chassis
must not be used.
Supports 8 Mbps on all ports simultaneously on 2691, 3725, and 3745. No restrictions. Maximum six
ports at 8 Mbps each.
Note: The X.21 interface protocol is not recommended for clock rates beyond 4 MHz. For clock rates
beyond 4 MHz, V.35 interface is recommended.

Cables
The WIC-2T serial ports require Smart Serial cables. The following table lists the part number for the cables
that can be used with the WIC-2T card.

Cable Type

Product Number

Length

Male/Female

V.35 DTE

CAB-SS-V35MT(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Male

V.35 DCE

CAB-SS-V35FC(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Female

RS-232 DTE

CAB-SS-232MT(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Male

RS-232 DCE

CAB-SS-232FC(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Female

RS-449 DTE

CAB-SS-449MT(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Male

RS-449 DCE

CAB SS-449FC(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Female

X.21 DTE

CAB-SS-X21MT(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Male

X.21 DCE

CAB-SS-X21FC(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Female

EIA-530 DTE

CAB-SS-530MT(=)

10 feet / 3 meters Male

EIA-530A DTE CAB-SS-530AMT(=) 10 feet / 3 meters Male

Platform Support

Platform

Cisco 2600

Cisco 2600XM

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Cisco
1600

Cisco
1700

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Cisco 3620, 3640,


3660

Carrier
Module

Not
Not
Required Required

onboard

NM-2W

onboard

Cisco
IOS
Support

Not
All Cisco
supported IOS
versions

All
Cisco
IOS
versions

Cisco
IOS
versions
12.0(7)
XK,
12.1(1)
T, 12.2,
12.2T

All
Cisco
IOS
versions

NM-2W

NM1E2W,
NM1E1R2W,
NM2E2W

NM1FE2W,
NM1FE1R2W,
NM2FE2W,
NM-2W

Cisco
Not
IOS
supported
versions
12.2(8)
T1

Cisco IOS
versions
12.0(7)XK,
12.1(1)T,
12.2,
12.2T

The Cisco 1600 Series is not capable of supporting the WIC-2T due to lack of Serial Communications
Controllers.
The NM-1E2W, NM-1E1R2W, and NM-2E2W Network Modules do not have enough performance power to
support the WIC-2T due to hardware limitations.

Known Problems
The show version command shows WIC-2T as "low-speed". This is a display only (cosmetic) problem.

Hardware Failures
The WIC-2T and WIC-2A/S can be damaged by excessive electrostatic discharge. You can minimize this
electrostatic discharge in several ways.
Use shielded cable end-to-end.
Use a data surge protector that protects against surges over +/- 18v.
Use an optical isolator (best protection).

Sample Configuration
This is a sample configuration for the WIC-2T interface card.
Note: There are no framing, clocking or linecode parameters or commands being used here. This is
because this card does not have an integrated channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU). You need
to use an external CSU/DSU.

Configuration
maui-soho-02(config)#interface Serial 2/0
maui-soho-02(config-if)#ip add 10.0.0.1 255.255.255
.0
maui-soho-02(config-if)#encapsulation ppp
maui-soho-02(config-if)#no shutdown

Refer to Configuring Serial Interfaces for more information on configuring the WIC-2T card.

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Related Information
One- and 2-Port Serial WAN Interface Cards
Overview of Cisco Network Modules
Technical Support & Documentation - Cisco Systems

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