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title: "Unbox and Connection"
slug: "unbox-connection-nscp-3"
updated: 2025-02-03T06:48:30Z
published: 2025-02-03T06:48:30Z
canonical: "docs.zpesystems.com/unbox-connection-nscp-3"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Unbox and Connection

## Unbox the Device

The Nodegrid Serial Console Plus device has two power variants: AC and DC. The following documents provide the list of accessories delivered in the box for these two variants:

- [AC Power Connection Guide](https://docs.zpesystems.com/guides/docs/nodegrid-serial-console-plus-ac-power-connection-guide)
- [DC Power Connection Guide](https://docs.zpesystems.com/guides/docs/nodegrid-serial-console-plus-ddc-power-connection-guide)

Note:

All Nodegrid Serial Console Plus devices are shipped by default with the Out-of-Band profile unless it was specifically ordered with the Gateway profile. The default profile can be changed at any time. For more details, refer to the section Network Connectivity.

## Insert SIM Cards

To insert SIM cards in the Nodegrid Serial Console Plus device, follow this procedure:

1. Ensure the device is powered off.
2. Open the Nodegrid box. Insert SIM cards into SIM Slot 1 and SIM Slot 2.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/SIM-slots(1).png)
3. Replace the cover with the provided thumbscrews.

## 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**).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/sfp-eth(3).png)

**Front Panel**
3. Connect any console management connection to any serial ports.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/back-96(1).png)

**Back Panel**
4. (Optional) Connect the 4/5G antennas to the unit.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/763c5fb1-b9af-4ccd-9ad6-cf28ae4cd5a3/Images/Documentation/wifi.png)