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Cisco 1750 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting ISDN
Because ISDN uses many variables and supports many different configurations, it 
sometimes can cause problems for the router. This section describes problems 
related to the ISDN line that might occur.
Two commands are useful when troubleshooting ISDN:
• For routers with an ISDN S/T WIC, enter the clear interface command to 
terminate any active ISDN calls and to reset the ISDN BRI interface. Do this 
for each ISDN port installed in the router:
Router# clear interface bri0
Router# clear interface bri1
• For routers with an ISDN U WIC, use the clear controller command to 
terminate any active ISDN calls, to reset the ISDN BRI interface, and to reset 
the ISDN line between the router and the central office switch. Do this for 
each ISDN port installed in the router:
Router# clear controller bri0
Router# clear controller bri1
Table 4 lists troubleshooting methods for ISDN-specific problems that might 
occur.
The router is on, but the front-panel 
PWR LED is off.
The power supply has failed. Return the router to your 
Cisco reseller.
The front-panel PWR LED is on, the 
front-panel OK LED is off, and the 
router does not pass console or EIA 
data.
The power supply has failed. Return the router to your 
Cisco reseller.
Table 3 Troubleshooting the Power System
Symptom Possible Solution(s)










