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Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation
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BR Router Back Panel
This section of the manual describes how to connect the BR Router to your Ethernet
network and your wide area communications device(s). In summary, the steps for
installation are:
1. Make sure the router is powered down and not plugged in to the wall.
2. Connect the router to the Ethernet network.
3. Connect the router to the wide area line communications device(s).
4. Power up the line communications devices.
5. Plug in the power cable and power up the router.
Mounting the Router
The BR Router is meant to be left standalone on a desktop or equipment table.
v Note: When stacking other equipment on the BR Router, do not exceed 25 pounds
of evenly distributed weight on top of the router. Additional weight may bend the
case.
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet
If your twisted-pair hub is already in place, you can connect the router to an active
network without interrupting network activity.