Aerohive Networks BR100 AP Router User Manual Installing the BR100 Branch Router

Aerohive Networks, Inc. AP Router Installing the BR100 Branch Router

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© 2011 Aerohive Networks, Inc.Aerohive® and HiveAP® are U.S. registered trademarks of Aerohive Networks, Inc.P/N 330057-01 Rev. AInstalling the BR100 Branch RouterThis guide explains how to install your BR100 router. Your router has been pre-configured by your IT admin to automatically connect to the Internet and to your corporate network. Simply follow the steps shown in the illustration. During the process (which usually takes about 10 minutes) the status LED on the front of the BR100 cycles through the following states:• Dark: There is no power or the status LED is disabled.• Amber: The device has power and is establishing network connectivity. If the LED stays amber and does not change to white, you should contact your IT admin. If the LED is flashing amber, it is very important not to turn off the device because it is performing a firmware update. • White: The device is connected and operating properly. To test the connection, try to reach the Internet and your corporate network. Toregister,getproductdocumentation,seecomplianceinformation,anddownloadsoftwareupdates,visitwww.aerohive.com/techdocs.12The BR100 automatically connectsto the Internet and, if configured todo so, builds a VPN tunnel toyour corporate network. Depending on how your BR100 is configured,you can work wirelessly or connect devices to ETH ports 1 - 4. Contact your IT adminfor more information.Connect the Ethernet cable to theyellow WAN/ETH 0 port and theEthernet port on your cable modem,DSL router, or other Internet device.3CorporateNetworkInternetPlug the BR100 into a power outlet. Thestatus LED glows amber during startup.Do not turn your device off if the LED is flashing amber

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