Set Up the ION 2000 by Replacing the Router
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Set Up the ION 2000 by Replacing the Router
Install the ION 2000 as a drop-in replacement for an
existing WAN 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.
- 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.
- Mount the ION 2000 in the desired installation location before powering on or making any network modifications.
- Connect the power cable to the ION device and then plug the device power cable into an AC power outlet.
- Power on the ION 2000 device.When the device is powered on, the power indicator turns green.
- 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.
- Ports 4 and 5 are used as WAN or LAN ports. They are pre-configured as bypass pairs with inline fail-to-wire capability.
- Select any port(s) from ports 1 to 3 to configure as internet ports and plug the internet ports into a broadband internet source.
- By default, the ports configured for internet are protected by a firewall. They can exist behind a traditional firewall or NAT device.
- If the internet ports require static IP configuration, configure the Controller port to an existing DHCP-enabled LAN with access to the internet via a private network to enable configuration of static internet port values.
- Connect the cables to port 4 and 5 for private WAN connections as shown in step 5, and verify communication between the devices connected to the corresponding WAN/LAN ports.Best PracticeIt is best practice to execute this step during low traffic time or a network maintenance window where a 1-5 second network interruption can be tolerated.At this point, the ION 2000 displays asConnectedandOnline-restrictedon the Prisma SD-WAN console.