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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview................................................................................................5

Key hardware features.........................................................................6

Safety instructions and warnings........................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Overview

Front panel with LEDs........................................................................10

Back panel...........................................................................................11

RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity.....12

Reset button........................................................................................12

Chapter 3 Applications

Remote VPN connectivity..................................................................15

Site-to-site VPN connectivity.............................................................16

Edge routing for a small to medium-sized business......................17

Chapter 4 Installation

Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................19

Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................20

Step 3: Unpack the router.................................................................20

Step 4: Install the router.....................................................................21

Install the router on a flat surface.................................................21

Install the router in a rack..............................................................22

Wall-mount the router...................................................................22

Wall-mount the router horizontally.........................................23

Wall-mount the router vertically..............................................24

Mount the router to a pole or another surface...........................26

Step 5: Connect the router to a modem.........................................26

Step 6: Connect devices to the router.............................................26

Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................27

Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................27

Step 9: Configure and manage the router......................................28

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Hardware troubleshooting chart......................................................30

Additional troubleshooting suggestions.........................................31

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