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Aerohive Networks BR200 Series Quick Start

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P/N 330069-01 Rev. A
Aerohive QuickStart for the BR200-WP and BR200
Router
Aerohive BR200 series routers are a critical component of the Branch-
on-Demand solution, which allows enterprises to provision branch office
networks and teleworkers quickly and easily. Aerohive BR200 series routers
are available in two models: the BR200-WP and the BR200. The BR200-WP
provides LAN and WLAN connectivity and PoE. The BR200 provides LAN
connectivity. The illustration on the back of this guide shows the rear panels
of both models.
BR200 series routers can be pre-configured in two ways:
• Pre-provisioned: The network policy is pushed to the device before it is delivered to a branch office.
• Auto-provisioned: Once the device is powered on, it establishes a CAPWAP connection to HiveManager, which
automatically pushes a configuration and optionally upgrades the HiveOS image on the device. The router then
reboots and re-establishes its CAPWAP connection with HiveManager. For information about how the device
progresses through the CAPWAP connection process, see the release notes and other product documentation
available online at www.aerohive.com/techdocs.
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Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it into a
power outlet. The Status LED stays amber during startup
and as the router automatically connects to the Internet and begins the HiveManager discovery process.
The length of time this takes varies depending on how the router is configured.
BR200 series routers can be configured in two ways:
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Connect the Ethernet cable from the WAN/ETH0 port to
your cable modem, DSL router, or other Internet device.
• Pre-provisioned devices require just a few minutes to establish a CAPWAP connection to HiveManager.
When the router has completed this cycle, the Status LED glows solid white.
• Auto-provisioned devices require about 10 minutes to establish a CAPWAP connection and receive the
network policy from HiveManager. (This might take longer if a software upgrade is involved.)
Once this
process is complete, the Status LED glows solid white.
To install your router, follow these steps:
Status LED
glows amber
Note: If the status LED is flashing amber the device is performing a firmware upgrade. Do not power off the device
during this process.
Status LED
amber -> white
Internet
HiveManager
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BR200 Series Router Ports and Connectors
Aerohive BR200 series routers are available in two models: the BR200-WP and the BR200. The following
illustration shows the ports, connectors, and LEDs on the rear panels of these devices.
BR200 Series Status LEDs
BR200 series router Status LEDs cycle through the following states:
• Dark: There is no power or the status LED is disabled.
• SteadyAmber: The device has power and is establishing network and CAPWAP connections. If the LED stays
amber and does not change to white after 10 minutes, check the physical connections and see if the router
appears in the Monitor section in HiveManager. If not, use the resources listed below for troubleshooting
assistance.
• FlashingAmber: The device is performing a firmware update. It is very important not to turn off the device
during this process.
• SteadyWhite: The device is connected to HiveManager and operating properly.
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Connect wireless and PoE devices (BR200-WP only) and LAN devices to your router.
P/N 330069-01 Rev. A
Link status
LEDs
Security
connector
USB
port
Reset
button
WAN
port
Power
connector
48V (1.25A)
ETH1/PoE ETH2/PoE ETH3 ETH4 WAN/ETH0 Console
USB Reset
10/100/1000 Base-T
Console
port
48V (1.25A)
ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 ETH4 WAN/ETH0 Console
USB Reset
10/100/1000 Base-T
BR200-WP
BR200
PoE status
LEDs
Link status LEDs
LAN ports
Wireless devices and powered
devices connected to ETH1/PoE and
ETH2/PoE ports (BR200-WP only).
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