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ION 2000 HARDWARE REFERENCE | Install ION 2000
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Set Up the ION 2000 by Replacing the Router
In control mode, you replace the existing router with the ION 2000 as a drop-in replacement for a WAN
router. This mode is most useful for saving cost at new sites that are designed without a traditional router.
STEP 1 | Prepare the cabling of the ION 2000 to the rest of the network.
Ensure that internet access via broadband or a temporary private network connection is available at the
site to allow for remote configuration of the ION 2000.
STEP 2 | Mount the ION 2000 in the desired installation location before powering on or making any
network modifications.
STEP 3 | Connect the power cable to the ION device and then plug the device power cable into an AC
power outlet.
STEP 4 |
Power on the ION 2000 device.
When the device is powered on, the power indicator turns green.
STEP 5 | Connect the cables for controller, internet, and LAN or WAN ports.
• Controller Port: Connect the controller port to an ethernet port similar. The controller port is used for
ION-to-Prisma SD-WAN controller communication and monitoring. By default, it is configured as a
DHCP client.
• Internet/WAN/LAN Ports:
• Ports 1 to 3 are used as internet or WAN or LAN ports. Ports 2 and 3 are DHCP-enabled by
default.