NETGEAR BR500

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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