Allied Telesis AT-AR236E User manual

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Important:
This Quick Start Guide was written to allow you to complete a
basic setup configuration for the Allied Telesyn AT-AR236E ADSL
router. At which point you should have access to the Internet via
the ISP account that you have already organized.
This router was designed to be compatible with the Telecom and
TelstraClear ADSL networks.
The full product manual can be downloaded from:
http://www.alliedtelesyn.net.nz/Products/adsl1.htm
Latest New Zealand Quick documentation and SW updates can be
downloaded from:
http://www.alliedtelesyn.net.nz/products/adsl1.htm

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A. Contents
Check that you have received the following items in the AT-AR236E pack.
1. AT-AR236E Router.
2. 240 VAC to 9VDC power adapter.
3. ADSL Phone Cable (BT to RJ11).
4. Ethernet Patch Cable (RJ45 to RJ45).
5. USB Cable.
6. AT-236E Installation Manual and Quick Start Guide.
B. Pre-Installation
Check that the PC you are using to complete this initial setup has a working
Ethernet port and that the IP protocol is installed.
Have your ISP account details available. This is to include the ADSL login and
password information.
Have an ADSL line filter installed onto the incoming telephone line. This can be
done once for the premises in which case there will be an ADSL outlet provide by
the installer. Alternatively, filters can be plugged into all phone outlets on that line
and the phones plugged into the filter. A filter is not required on the phone outlet
that the ADSL router is to use.
C. Connection
Using the Ethernet patch cable connect the PC’s NIC interface to the router’s
Ethernet port, an RJ45 socket. Plug the power pack into a mains outlet and
connect the DC power cable to the 9VDC power socket on the router.
Use the telephone cable to connect the ADSL socket on the router to the ADSL
wall outlet supplied by Telecom or to a non-filtered telephone wall outlet making
sure that all other telephone outlets are now equipped with filters.
Turn on power to the PC and the router.

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D.Getting Started
The AT-AR236E ADSL router is configured via a web browser preferably
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. Remember to disable any proxy settings
on your Internet Browser.
Your PC will require an IP address and the gateway address e.g.
IP address = 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1
The default IP address of the AT-AR236E ADSL router is 192.168.1.1. Enter this
address into your browser’s address bar and press enter. You should receive the
Modem Access Screen from the router.
Figure 1. Mode Access Page
The default logon username is admin and password is admin.The username
is already entered for you, type the password admin and click on the “Log In”
button.
The Quick Start page will appear if the login has been successful.
Figure 2. Selecting the Country Page
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Select the country where this router is to be operated in and click on the “Next”
button (Figure 2).
The default settings for the country you selected are displayed. To continue, click
on the “Next” button (Figure 3). The quick start, Login Settings screen will be
displayed.
Figure 3. Selecting the ADSL Default Setting of New Zealand Page
The ADSL Username and Password supplied by your ISP must be entered into
the User ID and Password fields here. When ready click on the “Connect” button
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. Login Setting Page
If the above information is correct and the ADSL line and its filter are correctly
installed the router will attempt to establish an ADSL connection to your ISP.

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While this process is underway, a screen stating “Trying to connect to ISP…“will
be displayed.
Once the connection has been successfully completed the, “Connections” screen
will appear. This screen will display the connection name, type, the IP address
allocated to the connection and the status of the connection. This can take about
40 seconds.
Figure 5. Connections Information Page
At this point you should then click on “Save Settings” on the left of the page to
save the configuration
Next, select “setup” from the top row of tabs (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Setup Tab

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you wish to change HCP Configuration”
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Figure 8. DHCP Configuration Page
Figure 7. Initial Setup page.
You now need to decide what IP address range you intend to use and how IP
address allocation is going to be done on your LAN network.
By default, the AT-AR236E is configured for the IP address range 192.168.1.0
with a mask of 255.255.255.0. Also by default, DHCP is on. DHCP is an
automated method of allocating IP addresses to PCs as they boot up.
If either of these settings, click on “D
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It can take up to 10 seconds for all the fields to show their information.
The DHCP Configuration screen allows you to turn DHCP off or on (if you are not
sure, leave DHSP on). Click on Apply once you have completed making changes.
To change the address of the router or the whole address range, click on
“Management IP” (Figure 9).
By changing the IP address and mask of the router here you will need to change
your “Gateway” setting on the LAN devices E.g. PCs or Firewall. The host name
of the router and domain name of the network can also be recorded here. Click
on “Apply” (Figure 9) once you have made any changes.
Now click on Connection 0 (Figure 10), it may take up to 10 seconds before all
the fields are updated with current data.
Figure 10. PPPoA Connection Setup Page
Figure 9. Management IP Page

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Here we can check the WAN or ADSL settings that have been configured so far.
mall changes can be made here quickly without restarting the whole procedure.
may be useful to change the name of this connection to something more
eaningful or descriptive. Click on “Apply” (Figure 10) once you have completed
aking changes.
ou should then click on “Save Settings” (Figure 10) to save the configuration.
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ce relating to warranties, installation and operation.
They will escalate the problem through the appropriate channels.
Always check that the router is installed properly. Check the website for information
and how to troubleshoot the router. If you have difficulties contact your reseller or
distributor for technical assistan
Allied Telesyn New Zealand Distributors are
Connector Systems Ltd
5A Pacific Rse
Mt Wellington Auckland
Free Phone: 0508 Call CSL
Website : http://www.connectorsystems.co.nz
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