US Robotics 8200

The USR8200 is a 5-port router with USB 2.0 and Firewire ports. The released firmware is based on Jungo's OpenRG.

There's only one version of the device. However, some units contain older revisions of the IXP422 and these are not supported! The install program detects these and warns the user.

• Requires opening the unit.

Installation involves replacing the manufacturer's firmware (including bootloader). The first step is to install Redboot; obtain a copy from here: http://mysite.verizon.net/jvasco/openwrt/rb-usr8200-ROM.bin. Then follow the installation procedure described for Actiontec MI424-WR.

Note: This will void your warranty!

• There is one screw under the label on the bottom cover.
• There are 7 tabs (4 under the legs).
• Pry appart.

Main PCB

There is a 10-pin header on the motherboard. It provides RS-232 level signals. The pin assignments (all other pins are not connected):

How to connect to JTAG interface, and how to reflash the device with JTAG tools

See port.jtag for more JTAG details.

The default network configuration is:

The USR8200 has one button: Reset.

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