Abocom AR1000 User manual

M73-APO07-110
ADSL ROUTER
Quick Installation Guide

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Parts Names and functions
Rear view of the ADSL ROUTER
LED Indicator
Top View of ADSL ROUTER (LEDs)

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LED Description
POWER Router Power on/off Indicator
ADSL_PWR ADSL Module Power on/off Indicator
ETH_LNK Ethernet Link Indicator
ETH_ACT Ethernet Active Indicator
ADSL_AUTO ADSL Auto Connection Indicator
ADSL_LINK ADSL Data Link Indicator
ADSL_ERR ADSL Link Error Indicator
Connectors on the Rear Panel
The following table describes the function of the connectors and switches on the ADSL
ROUTER rear panel. See the following illustration for the location of the connectors
described in the following table.
Connectors on the rear panel
Connector Label Connector Description
5VDC 5VDC Input Power Connector
Switch POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
Reset System Reset.
Console Connects this device to the serial port on your PC.
USB USB INPUT PORT
Ethernet Connects to the Ethernet port on your PC using
the Non Hub Ethernet cable supplied with your
unit, or LAN hub using a straight-through cable.
ADSL Connects this device to the wall jack.

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Setting Up the Hardware Environment
Connecting All Cables to the Network
Perform the following procedures to set up the ADSL ROUTER.
Step 1 Connect the power adapter to the port labeled 5VDC on the rear panel of this
device.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable.
One PC – ADSL Router (direct connection)
If your only have one PC, you can connect your ADSL ROUTER to the PC directly without
a hub. For a single Ethernet-equipped PC, use the "non-hub" twisted-pair crossover cable to
connect the ADSL ROUTER Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on your computer.
Home Network – ADSL Router (connection through Ethernet Switch/Hub)
If your ADSL ROUTER is connected to a home network, you may use a standard Ethernet
cable (not provided) to connect your ADSL ROUTER Ethernet port to an available port on
your home network Ethernet hub.
Step 3 Connect the ADSL cable to the ADSL ROUTER. Connect the ADSL ROUTER to
the ADSL line with the provided telephone cable.

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Step 4 Connect one end of RS-232 cable to any free COM port in your system; Connect
the other end to “Console” port on the rear panel of the ADSL router.
Powering On the ADSL ROUTER
Step 1 Connect the power adapter to your ADSL ROUTER by plugging one end of the
power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet and the other end into port
labeled 5VDC on the rear panel of the device.
Note: To power off he ADSL ROUTER, just unplug the power supply cable from the ADSL
ROUTER rear panel POWER connector.
Step 2 Once your ADSL ROUTER is powered up, check to make sure the Power LED is
red and ON.
Step 3 If the Power LED is not lit, immediately turn off all power to the ADSL ROUTER.

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INTERNET ACCESS
Router Mode/ IP over ATM (RFC1577)
(1) Run the “router.exe” file saved in the configuration utility. (Go to Start ÆProgramÆ
ADSL Router xx Configuration UtilityÆConfiguration Utility.)
(2) Select a PC COM port available on your computer used to connect to the ADSL Router’s
“Console” port.
(3) Check “Router Protocol” and select “IP over ATM”.
(4) Click “Properties” button.
(5) Enter “ADSL IP”, “Gateway IP”, and “Subnet Mask” addresses provided by your
service provider.
(6) Usually Ethernet IP addresses were not provided by service providers. Check to make
sure if this is your case, if yes, remember to select “Enable NAT function.”
(7) Enter the VPI and VCI numbers. Typically VPI is set to “0”.

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(8) Click “OK” to go to “Select Config” menu. Or click “Save As File” to save the settings
for future use. Then click “Next”.
(9) Click “Configure” button. The configure utility will automatically setup the router for
you. Expect a minor delay for configuration.
Bridge mode/RFC1483 bridge
(1) Run the “router.exe” file saved in the configuration utility. (Go to Start ÆProgramÆ
ADSL Router xx Configuration UtilityÆConfiguration Utility.)
(2) Select a PC COM port available on your computer used to connect to the ADSL Router’s
“Console” port.
(3) Click “Next” button.
(4) Select Mode “Bridge” and select “RFC1483 Bridge”.
(5) Click “Properties” button.

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(6) Enter VPI and VCI numbers. Then click “OK”.
(7) Check “LLC Encapsulation” or “VC Based Route” or “VC Based Bridge”.
(8) Click “Next” followed by “Configure”. Configure utility will automatically setup the
router for you. Expect a minor delay for the router configuration.
(9) Click “Finish”. Now you have finished ADSL Router configuration. The ADSL Router
will handshake with ADSL central site equipment (DSLAM) and try to make the ADSL
connection.