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title: "Unbox and Connection"
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# Unbox and Connection

## Unbox the Device

The Nodegrid Net Services Router device has two power variants: Dual AC and Dual DC. Each variant has a distinct set of components and accessories tailored to its specific power configuration.

## List of Components and Accessories

The following tables provide the list of accessories delivered in the box for these two variants:

### Dual DC

| **Component** | **Included in the Box** | **Quantity** | **Comments** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSR | Yes | 1 |  |
| Rack Mount Ears and Screws | Yes | 2 |  |
| Console Cable and Adapter | Yes | 1 |  |
| DC Cables (4m) | No | 2 | One side terminated with a terminal ring and the other end terminated appropriately for the available power supply. |
| Screwdriver | No | 1 | Philips size #2 |
| Cage Nuts | No | 8 |  |
| Lacing Bars | No | 1 |  |
| Velcro Strips | No | 2+ |  |

### Dual AC

  

| **Component** | **Included in the Box** | **Quantity** | **Comments** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSR | Yes | 1 |  |
| Rack Mount Ears and Screws | Yes | 2 |  |
| Console Cable and Adapter | Yes | 1 |  |
| C13 AC Cables | No | 1-2 | For SAC units a single cable is required, for DAC 2 cables are required. The cables used should be either C13 to C14 or C13 to the local power socket |
| Screwdriver | No | 1 | Philips size #2 |
| Cage Nuts | No | 8 |  |
| Lacing Bars | No | 1 |  |
| Velcro Strips | No | 2+ |  |

## Connect the Nodegrid Device

Connect the Nodegrid device to an existing router. Connect the management interfaces via Dual SFP+ or dual Ethernet ports or console connection. After the devices are connected, the device can be powered on.

1. Connect **ETH0** to an existing router or firewall. The device gets an IP address via DHCP and is accessible via that IP address on the local network.
2. Connect any IP-based management interface to one of the available network ports (**Dual SFP+ and dual Ethernet ports**).  
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3. Connect the console management connection to any console ports.
4. (Optional) Connect the 4/5G antennas to the unit.