Allied Telesis Rapier AR 700 Series User manual

AR700 SERIES ROUTER
QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

AR700 Series Router Quick Install Guide
Document Number C613-04027-01 REV E.
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Models Covered By This Guide
This Quick Install Guide includes information on the following models:
■AR720
■AR725
■AR740
■AR745
Quick Install Guide updates can be found at
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/documentation/documentation.html.
Package Contents
The following items are included with each AR700 Series router. Contact your
sales representative if any items are damaged or missing.
■One AR700 Series router.
■One AC power cord (AC models only).
■One power cord retaining clip (AR725 and AR745 models only).
■One 19 inch rack-mount kit.
■One terminal cable for connecting the router to a terminal or PC.
■Two CAT 5 Ethernet cables for connecting the router to an Ethernet LAN
(the AR720 package includes one CAT 5 cable).
■One AR700 Series Router Quick Install Guide.
■One Safety and Statutory Information booklet.
■One AR700 Series Router Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (which
includes the complete AR700 Series Document Set and utilities).
■One warranty card.
Port Interface
PIC Quick
PIC Hardwar
Network Service Modules
NSM Quick Install Guide
NSM Hardware Reference
Cards
Install Guide
e Reference
General Customer Support
Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for
the latest documentation, FAQ,
and support information
Documentation Roadmap
Printed Acrobat PDF Website
AR700 Series Router
Safety and Statutory Information
Quick Install Guide
Hardware Reference
Software Reference
Quick Start Guide
User Guide

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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
All AC and DC versions of 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/
documentation/documentation.html.
2. Gather the tools and equipment you will need
If installing a DC version of the router, you will need a DC power source,
DC supply cable, and wire strippers (see step 9).
If the router is to be connected to a redundant power supply, you will need
a redundant power supply unit and cable (see step 8).
3. Unpack the router
Verify the package contents. If any items are damaged or missing, contact
your sales representative.
4. Install expansion options
If you purchased optional Port Interface Cards (PICs) or a Network Service
Module (NSM), install them now by following their individual Quick
Install Guides. These guides can be found on the Documentation and Tools
CD-ROM or at
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/documentation/documentation.html.
If you purchased an optional PCI or Mini Accelerator Card (PAC or MAC)
install it now by following the instructions in the AR Router Hardware
Reference.

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5. Place the router in its operating location
See the previous “Selecting a Site” section for guidelines on choosing a
suitable location.
6. Check the supply voltage and the router’s rated voltage
AC versions of AR700 Series routers are fitted with a universal power
supply that will function over the range 100-240 VAC and 50–60Hz.
DC versions of AR700 Series routers require a supply voltage in the range
38-59V DC.
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 AC power to the router (for AC models)
Fit the power cord retaining clip to the AC power inlet on the router’s rear
panel (for AR725 and AR745 models).
Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet and check that the power
switch is in the ON position (see Figure 1). The Power LED on the router’s
front panel will light, and the System LED (also on the front panel) will
light briefly.
If the power LED fails to light or the System LED lights continuously, refer
to the troubleshooting section later in this guide.
8. Connect the redundant power supply (optional for AC models of the AR725,
AR740, and AR745)
If you purchased an AT-RPS 740 (redundant power supply), install it now
by following the instructions in its Quick Install Guide. The guide can be
found on your router’s Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, or can be
downloaded from
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/atrps740/index.html.
The AT-RPS 740 can be used with all AR700 Series routers except the
AR720.
Figure 1: Rear panel of an AR720, showing the AC power inlet, power switch, and asynchronous ports.
Asynchronous ports
Power switch Fuse Power inlet
AR720FP
Two PIC bays
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9. Apply DC power to the router (for DC models)
Before connecting the DC supply:
Read the Safety and Statutory Information booklet. A copy of this booklet is
included with each router. It is also included on the Documentation and
Tools CD-ROM or can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/documentation/documentation.html.
Only trained and qualified personnel should connect a DC power supply. Due
to exposed terminals, DC powered routers should be installed only in restricted
access areas.
DC supply cable specifications:
• Number of wires (cores): 3
• Minimum size: 2.1mm2(14 AWG)
• Minimum cable rating: 600V, 90 degrees Celsius
DC power supply specifications:
• 48V DC (38-59V DC is acceptable)
• Either positive grounded or negative grounded
Circuit protection:
• Use a 10 Amp circuit breaker
To connect the DC supply:
• Ensure the supply cable is not live
• Strip the supply cable wires to expose 8mm (0.31 in.) of bare conductor
• At the router, connect the ground wire to the ground terminal.
Terminals can be identified by the diagram on the router’s rear panel,
see Figure 2. Tighten the terminal to between 0.6 and 0.8 Nm (0.041 to
0.055 pound-force per foot)
• At the router, connect the positive feed to the + (positive) terminal and
the negative feed to the - (negative) terminal. Tighten the terminals to
between 0.6 and 0.8 Nm (0.041 to 0.055 pound-force per foot)
• Ensure there are no exposed conductor strands
• Secure the supply cable (to the rack framework or similar object) so that
the connections are isolated from any force applied to the cable
• Ensure the circuit breaker (for the supply circuit) and the power switch
(on the router) are in the OFF position
• Connect the supply-cable wires to the circuit breaker
• Energise the circuit breaker
• Switch the power switch to the ON position

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Figure 2: DC Power inlet terminals on an AR740.
The System LED should flash for approximately 10 seconds as the router
runs internal tests. If the LED continues to flash or remains lit, refer to the
AR Router Hardware Reference for troubleshooting information.
DC models do not have RPS connectors.
10. Connect the data cables
Make sure each cable connection is secure.
11. 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 port (port 0) 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.
12. Log in and set 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”.
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.
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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
Use the following commands to save the configuration with the newly
created password, and set the router to use it on bootup:
create config=your-name.cfg
set config=your-name.cfg
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.
See the AR 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 establish a connection to the router through the
GUI, so you can configure the router before installing it in your LAN. For more
information about the GUI, see the AR700 Series User Guide.
1. Select a PC to browse to the router from
You can browse to the router from any PC that is running a supported
operating system with a supported browser installed. JavaScript must be
enabled.
You need to know the PC’s subnet.
2. Connect the PC to the router
Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet card on the PC to the eth0
port (see Figure 3).
You can browse to the router through any ETH port, as long as you give that interface
an IP address (see below). These instructions assume you will use eth0 as the LAN
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Figure 3: Connecting a PC directly to the router.
3. Access the router’s command line interface
Access the CLI from the PC, as described in the previous “Using the CLI to
configure a router” section.
4. Enable IP
enable ip
5. Assign the eth0 interface an IP address in the same subnet as the PC
add ip interface=eth0 ip=ipaddress mask=mask
6. Save the configuration and set the router to use it on bootup
create config=your-name.cfg
set config=your-name.cfg
7. On the PC’s web browser, bypass the HTTP proxy server, if necessary
8. Point your web browser at eth0’s IP address
9. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password
The default username is manager:
User Name: manager
Password: friend
For context-sensitive online help on AR725 and AR745 routers, click on the
Help button at the top of the sidebar menu or on any pop-up page.
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System LEDs and What They Mean
System LEDs indicate the router’s operational status.
A full description of all AR700 Series router LEDs can be found in the AR
Router Hardware Reference. Descriptions of NSM and PIC LEDs can be found in
their respective Hardware References.
Table1: System LEDs.
LED
Front panel Rear panel
Function
Power PWR Lit when power is supplied and the router is
switched on.
Run Run Lit when the internal processor is executing code. If
the processor stops for any reason (a fault
condition), then the LED will not be lit.
System SYS This LED is not normally lit. It is used to signal
various system conditions (e.g., when the processor
executes the reboot sequence). Generally it signals
a possible fault condition, but is lit during a power-
up or operator-initiated reboot, and remains lit until
a release has been loaded from flash memory.
On the AR725, AR740, and AR745, this LED will
flash in specific sequences to indicate fan, PSU, or
RPS faults:
1 Flash: A router fan has failed.
2 Flashes: If RPS monitoring is enabled, and an RPS
is connected, the RPS fan has failed.
3 Flashes: If an RPS is connected, the router’s PSU
(Power Supply Unit) has failed.
4 Flashes: If RPS monitoring is enabled, the RPS PSU
has failed.
5 Flashes: If RPS monitoring is enabled, an RPS is
not connected or is not operational
Clear CLR Lit when a secure router has enabled PPP interfaces
or Frame Relay circuits that are configured to send
clear text.
Security SEC Lit when a user is logged in with SECURITY OFFICER
privilege and the router is in SECURITY MODE.
- ACT Lit when a Mini Accelerator Card (MAC) or PCI
Accelerator Card (PAC) is installed.
- ERR Lit when there is an error in data transmission to or
from a MAC or PAC.