Netgear BR200 Installation Manual
Hardware Installation Guide
Insight Managed Business Router
BR200
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveSeptember 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12152-01
Insight Managed Business Router BR200
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Revision History
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First publication for router model BR200.September 2020202-12152-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................5
Key hardware features.........................................................................6
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................6
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Front panel with LEDs........................................................................11
Back panel...........................................................................................12
RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity.....12
Reset button........................................................................................13
Chapter 3 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................15
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................16
Step 3: Unpack the router.................................................................16
Step 4: Install the router.....................................................................17
Install the router on a flat surface.................................................17
Install the router in a rack..............................................................18
Wall-mount the router...................................................................18
Wall-mount the router horizontally.........................................19
Wall-mount the router vertically..............................................20
Mount the router to a pole or another surface...........................22
Step 5: Connect the router to a modem.........................................22
Step 6: Connect devices to the router.............................................22
Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................23
Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................23
Step 9: Configure and manage the router......................................24
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Hardware troubleshooting chart......................................................26
Additional troubleshooting suggestions.........................................27
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Introduction
This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR Insight Managed Business Router
model BR200. In this manual, this model is referred to as the router, unless we mention
otherwise.
The router is designed to provide firewall and VPN gateway functionality for small
business environments. A pair of routers can provide VPN functionality to users between
remote sites. The router can support up to 10 simultaneous remote VPN users.
The router provides four Gigabit RJ-45 copper LAN ports and one dedicated Gigabit
RJ-45 copper WAN port in a chassis that you can place on a desktop or mount to a wall.
The router can also be mounted in a rack. The LEDs are on the front panel and the ports
are on the back panel.
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your
router.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the router and includes the following sections:
• Overview
• Key hardware features
• Safety instructions and warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at netgear.com/support/.
Note: For more documentation about the router, including the data sheet with technical
specifications, visit netgear.com/support/download/.
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Overview
The router provides five Gigabit Ethernet copper ports, one of which is a dedicated
Internet uplink port. All copper ports use RJ-45 connectors. The router integrates a
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and provides instant Virtual Private Network
(VPN) technology for remote access (client-to-site) and office-to-office (site-to-site)
connectivity. The IPSec encryption options include 56-bit DES, 168-bit 3DES, and 128-,
192-, and 256-bit AES. The authentication options include SHA-1 and MD5. The router
also supports VPN passthrough.
The router provides management options that let you discover the router on the network
and configure, monitor, and control the router:
Local browser user interface (UI). You must access the local browser UI to set up
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the WAN (Internet) connection and basic settings of the router. For more information
about the local browser UI, see the user manual, which you can download from
netgear.com/support/download/.
NETGEAR Insight mobile app. After you set up the WAN connection of the router
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using the local browser UI, you can use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to discover
the router on the network and add the router to the NETGEAR Insight app. Doing
so allows you to set up the router in the network and manage and monitor the router
remotely from your smartphone. You can choose from four methods to add the
router to the NETGEAR Insight app: You can scan your network for the router, scan
the QR code or the barcode of the router, or add the serial number of the router.
For more information, visit netgear.com/insight and see the NETGEAR knowledge
base articles at netgear.com/support/.
Insight Cloud portal. As an Insight Premium or Pro user, after you set up the WAN
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connection of the router using the local browser UI, you can use the NETGEAR Insight
Cloud portal to set up the router in the network, perform advanced remote
management, monitor the router, analyze the router and network usage, and, if
necessary, troubleshoot the router and the network.
You can install the router freestanding (on a desktop) or wall-mounted, using the
VESA-standard mounting holes and supplied wall-mount kit. You can also rack-mount
the router in a standard 19-inch rack, using rack-mount kit that is supplied with the
router. The router is IEEE compliant and offers low latency. All ports can automatically
negotiate to the highest speed, which makes the router very suitable for a mixed
environment with Gigabit Ethernet and Fast Ethernet.
For Gigabit Ethernet connections, use Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher-rated Ethernet cables
terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
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Key hardware features
The router includes the following key hardware features:
Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
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One dedicated Gigabit Ethernet WAN (Internet) port
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Media Access Control (MAC) address table size of 16K entries, automatic address
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learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table
Processor speed of 1700 MHz
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1 GB of RAM and 128 MB of flash memory
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Includes the following mounting hardware:
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Four rubber footpads for tabletop installation
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Wall-mount screw kit for wall installation
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Rack-mount brackets and screw kit for rack-mount installation in a standard
19-inch rack
AutoSensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports
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Auto Uplink™ technology is supported on all ports
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Store-and-forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network
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Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops
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Half-duplex backpressure control
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Per-port status LEDs and system status LEDs:
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- System Power LED
- System Internet LED
- Cloud Connection LED
- Per-port link, speed, and activity LED
VPNC (Basic, AES Interop), ICSA Firewall
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Safety instructions and warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
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To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
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humidity-controlled environment. Note the following:
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For more information about the environment in which this product must operate,
see the environmental specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
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If you want to connect the product to a device located outdoors, the outdoor
device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you must install an
Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor product and the outdoor
device. Failure to do so can damage the product.
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Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
Observe and follow service markings:
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- Do not service any product except as explained in your product documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
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If applicable to your product, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the power outlet,
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and then replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your product, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
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An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
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The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
Keep the product away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
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vents.
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Do not spill food or liquids on your product components, and never operate the
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product in a wet environment. If the product gets wet, see the appropriate section
in your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
Do not push any objects into the openings of your product. Doing so can cause fire
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or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
Use the product only with approved equipment.
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If applicable to your product, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
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touching internal components.
Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
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electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
To avoid damaging your system, if your product uses a power supply with a voltage
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selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
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115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
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230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
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in your location.
Depending on your product, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
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cable:
If your product uses a power adapter:
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If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
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The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your product uses a power cable:
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If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
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The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
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properly grounded power outlets.
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If applicable to your product, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
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three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
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rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
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electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
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cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
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a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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