Allied Telesis AR400 Series User manual

AR400 SERIES ROUTER
QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

AR400 Series Router Quick Install Guide
Document Number C613-04032-01 REV E.
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Models Covered By This Guide
This Quick Install Guide includes information on the following models:
■AR410
■AR410S
■AR450S
Quick Install Guide updates can be found at
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/ar400/
Package Contents
The following items are included with each AR400 Series router. Contact your
sales representative if any items are damaged or missing.
■One AR400 Series router.
■One AC power cord.
■One power cord retaining clip.
■One terminal cable for connecting the router to a terminal or PC.
■Two UTP network cables.
■One rack-mount kit with brackets and screws.
■One AR400 Series Router Quick Install Guide.
■One Safety and Statutory Information booklet.
■One AR400 Series Router Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (which
includes the complete AR400 Series Document Set and utilities).
■One warranty card.
AR400 Series Router
AR400 Series Quick Install Guide
AR Router Hardware Reference
AR400 Series Software Reference
Printed Acrobat PDF
Documentation Roadmap
Website
AR400 Series User Guide
AR400 Series Safety and Statutory Information
General Customer Support
Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for
the latest documentation, FAQ,
and support information
Port Interface
PIC Quick
PIC Hardwar
Cards
Install Guide
e Reference

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Selecting a Site
The router can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack, or on a level surface such
as a desktop or bench. When installing the router, choose a site that:
■Allows adequate airflow around the router and its vents.
■Is free of dust and moisture.
■Will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F) and
a humidity range of 5 to 95% non-condensing.
■Has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply circuit, preferably
dedicated and filtered.
■Does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise, such as radio
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures.
■Allows easy access to the router’s power and cable connections.
Installing the Router
This equipment must be earthed.
Follow these steps to install the router:
1. Read the safety information.
For safety information, see the Safety and Statutory Information booklet. A
copy of this booklet is supplied with each router, and can also be found on
the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM or at
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/ar400/
2. Gather additional items you will need.
To install the router in a rack you will need a Phillips #1 screwdriver. You
will also need screws and cage nuts to attach the brackets to your rack.
If also installing an optional Port Interface Card (PIC), you will need a PIC
Quick Install Guide (AR410 and AR410S routers only).
3. Unpack the router.
Verify the package contents. If any items are damaged or missing, contact
your sales representative.
4. Place the router in its operating location.
See the previous “Selecting a Site” section for guidelines on choosing a
suitable location. To install the router in a rack:
• Ensure the rack has sufficient space for the router and its associated
cables. The router is 1U high
• Unscrew the feet

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• Screw the handles to the wider side of each bracket, using the supplied
M3 screws (see Figure 1)
• Screw the brackets to the sides of the router, using the supplied M3
screws (see Figure 1). The router can be front or rear mounted
Figure 1: Connecting the rack mount bracket to the router.
• Mount the router in the rack using appropriate rack mounting screws
(not supplied)
5. Install expansion options (AR410 and AR410S routers).
If you purchased an optional PIC, install it now by following the PIC Quick
Install Guide. That guide can be found on the Documentation and Tools
CD-ROM or can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/ar400/.
6. Check the supply voltage and the router’s rated voltage.
AR400 Series routers are fitted with a universal mains power supply that
will function over the range 100-240 VAC and 50–60Hz.
The specific power supply requirements for a particular model are clearly
displayed on the rear or underside of the router. If the supply is outside the
accepted range for the router, the router may not operate or damage to the router
may result.
7. Apply power to the router.
Fit the power cord retaining clip to the AC power inlet on the router’s rear
panel.
Connect the provided power cord to the AC power inlet and clip it in
place. Switch the router’s power switch to the ON position. The Power
LED will light continuously and the System LED will flash briefly. The Port
LEDs may also light briefly.
If the LEDs fail to light, the most likely cause is that the router is not
receiving power. Check that
• The power supply outlet’s switch (if any), and the router’s power
switch, are in the ON position

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• The power cable is securely plugged in
• The power supply is operational
If the LEDs light incorrectly, refer to the AR Router Hardware Reference for
troubleshooting information.
Figure 2: Front and rear panels of an AR450S, showing the AC power inlet, power switch, console ports and
Ethernet ports, and their associated LEDs.
Figure 3: Rear panel of an AR410, showing the AC power inlet, power switch, console port, Ethernet ports, and
an optional PIC card.
POWER
SYN
Tx
Rx
AC Power Switch
AC Power Inlet Console Port10/100 Switch Ports
PIC Bay (with optional
AT-AR023 SYN PIC)
CONSOLE RS-232
PIC BAY0
3X ASYN0 2X 1X
4
POWER
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SWITCH PORTS
X PC
= HUB
ETH0
ETH 0

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Configuring the Router
AR400 Series routers can be configured via the Command Line Interface (CLI)
or Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Using the CLI to configure a router:
1. Initiate router start-up.
Using the terminal cable supplied, connect a VT100-compatible terminal,
or the COM port of a PC running a terminal emulation program such as
Windows Terminal, to the Console RS-232 (ASYN0) port on the router’s
rear panel.
Set the communication parameters on your terminal or terminal emulation
program to:
• Baud rate: 9600
• Data bits: 8
•Parity:None
•Stopbits:1
• Flow control: Hardware
See the AR Router Hardware Reference for more information on configuring
emulation software.
2. Log in and set the password.
The log in prompt appears on the terminal or PC. If the log in prompt
doesn’t appear, press [Enter] two or three times.
When the router boots for the first time it automatically creates an account
with manager privileges. The account has the log in name “manager” and
the password is “friend”. Passwords are case sensitive.
At the log in prompt, enter the log in name and password.
Login: manager
Password: friend
The router’s command prompt appears and you can now configure the
router using the command line interface.
Change the password as soon as possible. Leaving the manager account with
the default password is a serious security risk. Make sure you remember the
new password as there is no way to retrieve it if it is lost.
Use the following command to change the account password:
set password
To display a list of help topics, enter:
help
To display help on a specific topic, enter:
help topic
Alternatively, type a question mark (?) at the end of a partially completed
command to see a list of valid options.

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See the AR400 Series Router Software Reference for more information on
router start-up and configuration procedures (including a list of message
definitions).
Using the GUI to configure a router:
This section describes how to access the GUI via VLAN1, when the PC and
the router are in the same subnet, in order to configure the router. The
router’s switch ports all belong to VLAN1 by default.
The GUI requires a PC and web browser. Supported browsers are Internet
Explorer 5.0 and greater, or Netscape 6.2.2 or 6.2.3, with JavaScript enabled.
Internet Explorer can be found on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM
that is bundled with your router.
1. Connect the PC to a router switch port.
The PC can be connected directly, or through your LAN.
To connect the PC directly to the router, use a straight-through Ethernet
cable to connect an Ethernet card on the PC to any one of the router’s
switch ports. Note the PC’s IP address and mask.
To connect via a LAN, use an Ethernet cable to connect the router’s switch
port(s) to the device(s) on the LAN. Connect AR410 and AR410S routers
through port 4 and ensure that the PC/hub switch is pressed in. Select the
LAN PC from which you wish to configure the router. The PC should be in
the same subnet as the part of the LAN that contains the router (for
example, the PC could be connected to a hub or Layer 2 switch that is
directly connected to one of the router’s switch ports). Note the PC’s IP
address and mask.
2. Access the CLI on the router.
Follow the instructions in the previous “Using the CLI to configure a
router” section.
PC
AR400 Series router
Switch Ports
POWER
ON
OFF
RS-232
ETHERNET
3450 WAN1 DMZ ASYN1
ASYN0 CONSOLE
21
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SWITCH PORTS
straight-through cable
PC
AR400 Series Router
Switch Ports
Hub or Layer 2
Switch
3421
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SWITCH PORTS
POWER
ON
OFF POWER
ON
OFF
RS-232
ETHERNET
3450 WAN1 DMZ ASYN1
ASYN0 CONSOLE
21
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SWITCH PORTS

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3. Enable IP.
At the CLI, enter the command:
enable ip
4. Assign an IP address to VLAN1.
Assign the VLAN1 interface an IP address in the subnet that the PC uses,
using the command:
add ip interface=vlan1 ip=ipaddress mask=mask
5. Browse to the GUI.
If you access the Internet through a proxy server, set your browser to
bypass the proxy for the IP address you assigned to the VLAN1 interface.
Point your web browser at the IP address of the VLAN interface.
6. Log in and set the password.
At the log in prompt, enter the log in name and password. Passwords are
case sensitive.
User Name: manager
Password: friend
The system status page appears and you can now use the GUI to configure
the router.
To ensure configuration settings are saved correctly, use the GUI menus and buttons to
navigate, not your browser’s buttons.
As a security precaution, change the password as soon as possible.
To change the password, select Management > Users from the sidebar
menu. Select the Manager account and click Modify.
7. To access context-sensitive help in the GUI.
Click on the Help Button [Help]. The Help button is located at the top of
the sidebar menu or on any popup page.
Connecting the Data Cables
Connecting the router to your network:
1. Connect to the LAN
If you have not already done so, use straight-through Ethernet patch cables
to connect the device(s) on your private network (LAN) to the router’s
switch port(s). By default, all switch ports are members of VLAN1.

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2. Connect to the DMZ (AR450S)
If you have a public server, use an Ethernet patch cable to connect it to the
AR450S router’s Ethernet DMZ (ETH1) port. Separating public servers
from your LAN allows the firewall to provide greater protection for your
LAN. If you have multiple public servers, you can connect them to a hub
or Layer 2 switch and connect that device to the router’s DMZ port.
3. Connect to the WAN.
If you intend to use a firewall, configure it before you activate the WAN link.
Once initial configuration is complete, use an Ethernet patch cable to
connect the router’s Ethernet WAN (ETH0) port to the Ethernet port of a
WAN device (such as a modem). With AR410 and AR410S routers, you can
instead use a PIC for your WAN connection.
LEDs and What They Mean
LEDs indicate the router’s operational status and port activity.
AR400 Series System LEDs
LED State Function
Power Green The router is receiving power and the power
switch is in the ON position
System Amber The router is malfunctioning
Flashing The fan has failed (AR450S only)
Off Normal operation
Enabled (PIC Bay 0)
(AR410 and AR410S
only)
Green A PIC card is correctly installed and has been
detected by the router
Off No PIC is installed
Full Dup Green The corresponding port is operating at full-
duplex
Off The corresponding port is operating at half-
duplex
Link/ACT Green A link has been established through the
corresponding port
Flashing Data is being transmitted through the
corresponding port
Off No link is present through the corresponding
port
100M Green The corresponding port is operating at
100Mbps
Off The corresponding port is operating at 10Mbps