Allied Telesis AT-RG624 User manual

AT-RG624/634 Series - User Manual
This User Manual covers the following products:
i) AT-RG624
ii) AT-RG634
For a description of detailed functionality please refer to the Reference
Manual. For installation and safety instructions please refer to this User
Manual.
Document Number M613-00003-01 REV A2
Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesis KK
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Contents
CHAPTER 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 2
Conditions of use.............................................................................................................................. 5
Product care....................................................................................................................................... 6
Emission Statement........................................................................................................................... 7
Manual version................................................................................................................................... 7
About this manual ............................................................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 2. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE ................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3. WHAT CAN THE AT-RG624/634 DO FOR YOU?................................................ 9
CHAPTER 4. PRODUCT DETAILS.....................................................................................................10
Top view of unit ..............................................................................................................................10
Rear view of unit .............................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 5. TELEPHONES AND CABLES......................................................................................13
POTS Telephone and Fax Operation (AT-RG634 only) ........................................................13
Telephone cord and UTP cable ................................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 6. INSTALLING THE AT-RG624/634 ............................................................................15
Installation.........................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 7. CONNECTING THE AT-RG624/634.......................................................................17
Connecting the PSTN telephone ports (AT-RG634 only)....................................................17
ADSL cable connection..................................................................................................................18
LAN cable connection.................................................................................................................... 18
Disconnecting power supply.........................................................................................................19
Notice about functions and services (AT-RG634 only).........................................................19
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 20
LED indications................................................................................................................................20
Fault finding.......................................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 23
AT-RG624 Product Specifications...............................................................................................23
AT-RG634 Product Specifications...............................................................................................24
APPENDIX C: CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................. 25

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please observe the following instructions, non-observance
could lead to serious injury or even death, through fire or
electric shock
Save these instructions
Do not open the unit
Do not open this product except when there is a specific indication in the manual.
To prevent ELECTRIC shock, do not remove the cover.
This unit contains HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES and should only be opened by a
trained and qualified technician. To avoid the possibility of ELECTRIC SHOCK,
disconnect electric power to the product before connecting or disconnecting the
LAN cables.
Figure 1: Do not open
Lightning
DANGER: DO NOT WORK on equipment or CABLES during periods of
LIGHTNING ACTIVITY to avoid ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Figure 2: Do not touch during a storm

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Gas Leak
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Figure 3: Gas Leak
Avoid harmful substances
Be careful not to drop water or any other harmful substance onto the product.
This could lead to fire or electric shock. If water or other substances enter the
unit, unplug the power and please contact your support centre or sales stores. Do
not use this product near water for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Figure 4: Harmful substances
Do not cover air vents
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the ambient air for
cooling to prevent fire caused an excessive heating.
Figure 5: Do not cover
Do not place in a wet, dusty, smoky or steamy
environment
To avoid the possibility of ELECTRIC SHOCK or FIRE caused by a short in internal
circuits, do not place the device in any of the above listed environments.
Figure 6: Pay attention to environmental conditions

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Do not use outside
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, this device, connecting peripherals and
cables, should not be used in an outside environment.
Figure 7: Do not use outside
Do not use with non-standard plugs or wiring
This could lead to fire, only use with industry standard plugs and wiring suitable for
your territory.
Figure 8: Do not use unsuitable plugs
Unplug when installing or moving
Unplug to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Figure 9: Unplug
Do not damage the power cable
This could lead to fire or electric shock.
Figure 10: Do not damage power cable
Take care when handling the power cable and plug:
 Do not strain the power cable
 Do not place near a heater
 Unplug the power cable using the plug

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Use the power adapter supplied
Only the power adapter supplied with this unit is guaranteed to function correctly
with this unit.
Figure 11: Only use the power adapter supplied with this unit
Conditions of use
Do not use or store the device:
 In direct sunlight
 Near a heater or in a hot place
 Where there could be a sudden temperature change
 In a damp place or near a liquid such as water. Humidity must be less then 80%
 In areas subject to a lot of vibration
 In dusty and/or carpeted areas
 In the presence of corrosive gases
Figure 12: Notice of use
Avoid static shock
This product contains parts that are sensitive to static shock. Please avoid touching
interface connectors with bare hands.
Figure 13: Static shock danger

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Handling
Do not drop the unit, handle with care.
Figure 14: Handling
Product care
Cleaning
Keep the product free from dust and maintain in a clean condition. Unplug before
cleaning.
Figure 15: Unplug before cleaning
Clean the device with a dry, soft cloth
In case of heavy dirt, clean using a soft, damp cloth with a neutral detergent then
dry with a soft cloth.
Figure 16: Cleaning procedures
Do not use following materials for cleaning
Do not use oil, cleanser, thinner, petrol, wax, boiled water and powdered soap
(please follow the instructions when you use a chemical duster).
Figure 17: Do not use thinner

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Attention
All the information in this manual is property of Allied Telesys KK, please do not
copy or reproduce all or part of this manual without permission. The company may
change or revise all or part of this manual. It may also change the specification of
the product for purposes of improvement without notice.
Emission Statement
CE Marking Warning: This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
Please install and use it in accordance with this user manual.
Manual version
June 2004 Rev. A2
About this manual
Thank you for choosing the AT-RG624/634 Series Residential ADSL Gateway.
Please read this manual carefully and use the device correctly.
Please see below for the meaning of the icons used in this manual.
“The device”, “This product”, “AT-RG624”, “AT-RG634”, “RG624”, or “RG634”
all refer to the Residential ADSL Gateway unit.
Table 1: Icons
Icon Meaning
Useful information
Indication of risk of a serious injury and/or damage to
the environment
As above
 Indication of reference page and information

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2. Contents of the package
Figure 18: Contents of the package
RG624/634 Body
Power Adapter
Wall Bracket
User Manual Warranty Card
(Notice) The package does not contain screws.
The following items are included with each AT-RG624/634. Contact your sales
representative if any items are damaged or missing.
 One AT-RG624/634
 One AC/DC power adapter
 One wall bracket
 One AT-RG624/634 user manual
 One warranty card

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3. What can the AT-RG624/634 do for you?
The AT-RG624/634 is Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) designed for installation
in a customer residence, it interfaces with new generation fibre/copper networks
designed to support broadband communications.
Using this intelligent equipment, called a "residential gateway", you can use
broadband integrated services for telephony, Internet and Internet Video.
The ADSL residential gateway is fitted with a number of ports for connection of
telephones, faxes, PC's and a set top box for TV.
Using the internal Ethernet router you can easily build a firewall-protected Local
Area Network (LAN) in your home supporting multiple PC's as well as a set top
box for TV/video services (see figure below).
Figure 19: LAN connections
Broadband Network
Internet
RG624/634
RG624/634

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4. Product Details
Top view of unit
Figure 20: Top view AT-RG624
ADS L
LAN 4
LAN 3
LAN 2
LAN 1
SYSTEM
POWER
Figure 21: Top view AT-RG634
ADS L
VoI P
LAN 4
LAN 3
LAN 2
LAN 1
SYSTEM
POWER
ADSL LED
LNK/ACT LED
SYSTEM LED
POWER LED
ADSL LED
LNK/ACT LED
SYSTEM LED
POWER LED
VoIP LED

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Table 2: VoIP led indications RG634
Led State Function
Green light on LED turns on green when you lift
t
he receiver of the telephone or
fax connected to at least one
V
oIP port and remains on during
the call
VoIP
Green light flashing The VoIP network is operating
Table 3: ADSL led indications RG624/634
Led State Function
Green light on Link is up
Green light off Link is down
ADSL
Green light flashing Traffic through the link
Table 4: Ethernet Power/System led indications RG624/634
Led State Function
Green light on Establishment of the link as
10/100 BASE – TX
LNK/ACT/SPD
Green light flashing Transmission and Reception of
packets as 10/100 BASE – TX
Orange light on An abnormal operating condition
Orange light flashing Power charging
SYSTEM
Orange light off The system is working normally
POWER Green light on The device is receiving power
and the voltage is within the
acceptable range

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Rear view of unit
Figure 22: Back view AT-RG624 Back view AT-RG634
DEFAULT
POWER
LAN ports
ADSL port
POWER
LAN ports
ADSL port
TEL ports
DEFAULT
Table 5: Ports description
Port Function
TEL PORT (RG634) Connects analog telephone and fax with telephone cord
DEFAULT Used to reset the unit; it causes the default
configuration to be loaded with the static IP address
value of 192.168.1.1.
To reset, press the ‘default’ reset button through the
‘default’ hole. Then power the unit while keeping the
button pressed. When all of the four LAN LEDs start
blinking, wait another 3 seconds and then release the
button.
LAN PORT (MDI-X)Connects computer, HUB and switch with UTP cable
ADSL PORT Connects UTP from the ADSL network terminator
POWER CABLE Provides the 12V DC power to this product. This
product doesn’t have a power switch, you have to plug
or unplug the power cable to turn the unit on or off

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5. Telephones and cables
POTS Telephone and Fax Operation (AT-
RG634 only)
Check if the dial mode on your telephone/fax is set up for tone mode (T, Tone). If
not, set the switch as shown below.
Figure 23: Dial mode setting
20 10 T MF DC
OR OR OR .......
T P
Note, as shown in the diagram, different models of phone are likely to
have different labelling on this switch.
Some models do not have this switch or the possibility to set up the tone
mode with a button. In this case please follow the instructions of the
telephone and fax used.

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Telephone cord and UTP cable
There are 2 kinds of user connection cable: telephone cables and Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cables used for data.
See Below.
This product does not include any LAN or phone cables. These must be
provided by the service provider or end user.
Figure 24: Telephone cable
Note: The telephone cable uses the RJ11 connector
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Figure 25: LAN cable
Use UTP cable category 3 or higher on 10Base-T, and UTP cable category 5 or
higher on 100BASE-T.
There are two types of LAN cable, straight cable and crossed cable; for the
AT-RG624/634, it does not matter which of these types of LAN cable you
use. The LAN interfaces on the AT-RG624/634 can auto-sense whether the
cable is straight or crossed.
If you buy a new cable, it is recommended that you choose UTP cable
category 5 or higher.

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6. Installing the AT-RG624/634
Installation
Before installing the AT-RG624/634, please read the safety information “For your
Safety” in Chapter 1.
When deciding the location of the device, please observe the following instructions:
 Do not install in direct sunlight, or a damp or dusty place
 Do not install on an inclined or unstable surface
 Do not cover air vents on the side or the back of the device
 Do not install near a TV, radio or mobile phone
 Do not place anything on top of the product
 Do not install this product outdoors
 Do not touch the connector terminals
Wall Positioning
With the wall bracket in the package, you can hang the device on the wall. Before
proceeding you will need to insure that the position chosen makes it possible to:
• Connect the UTP cables and AC power cable
• View the LED indications on the top of the unit
You will need the following items to complete the installation of the
device:
• Philips head screw driver
• 1 – 30 cm x 30cm (1 ft x 1 ft) square section of wall preferably covered
with 2 cm plywood (if wall mounting the router)
• 3 – 3mm x 2.5 cm (1/8inch x 1 inch) screws
• 3 – 3 drywall anchors if mounting on drywall
Provided in the installation kit:
• 1 – RG624 or RG634
• 1 – Wall mount bracket

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Wall mounting the RG624/634:
• Using the wall mount bracket as a template drive 3 drywall screws
horizontally into the plywood towards the top and to either side of the
available space. If plywood is not available, then use the wall mount
bracket to mark the 3 hole locations and pre-drill for the drywall anchors,
then drive the screws through the holes
• Hang the RG624/634 as described in Figure 27
Figure 26: Positioning of the wall bracket
The diameter of screw hole is 3.5mm.
Use 3mm x 2.5 cm screws and, if necessary,
drywall anchors.
Figure 27: Possible layouts
If you install the device in an elevated position, ensure it is securely connected
to the wall: if not, it may drop and cause injury or it may be damaged itself.
Do not install where there may be vibrations, shocks or in an unsuitable place.
When you install this product on the wall it could be damaged if the unit should
drop. Please be careful.
Please note that the maximum recommended operating ambient temperature
is 40oC.

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7. Connecting the AT-RG624/634
Connecting the PSTN telephone ports
(AT-RG634 only)
Connect PSTN (POTS) telephone and PSTN fax units to the TEL ports with the
appropriate telephone cords. Push in the plug of the telephone cord to the TEL
port until you hear a “click” and make sure it is correctly fixed by pulling the
telephone cord lightly.
Connect to TEL 1 port when you use only one telephone or fax machine.
Figure 28: Telephone ports connection
TEL2
TEL1
OR
Telephone cord ( min 26AWG )

Please refer to Chapter 5
The length of each TEL cables must be less than 100 m.

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ADSL cable connection
To connect to the ADSL port with the UTP telephone cord follow the steps
below:
• Ensure the cable is the right length to reach the terminator
• Plug the ADSL cable into the ADSL port until you hear a “click” and make
sure it is correctly fixed by pulling the ADSL cable lightly. In the same way,
connect the plug on the other end of the ADSL cable to the terminator
• If you only need VoIP functions (AT-RG634 only), your connection
operation ends here. If you are connecting devices to the LAN port of this
product, please follow the procedure as described in Figure 29 below
Figure 29: UTP cable connections
ADSL Port
ADSL CABLE
LAN cable connection
To connect devices to the LAN ports using UTP cables follow the steps below:
• Ensure that all cables are the right length to reach each device
• Push in the plug of the UTP cable to the LAN port until you hear a “click”
and make sure it is correctly fixed by pulling the UTP cable lightly. In the
same way connect the plug on the other end of the UTP cable to the
network interface card of the computer, or other LAN device
Figure 30: UTP cable connections
LAN 1
UTP CABLE (straight cable or crossed cable)
The length of each LAN cables must be less than 100 m.