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AR7000 Router User Manual
Applicable Models：
Product
Type
Model
Product Name
Product
Type
Model
Product Name
Standard
AR7000-W
WCDMA WIFI ROUTER
Dual SIM
Card
AR7000-WS
Dual SIM Card WCDMA WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-E
EVDO WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-ES
Dual SIM Card EVDO WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-F
FDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-FS
Dual SIM Card FDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-T
TDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-TS
Dual SIM Card TDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-D
TDD/FDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-DS
Dual SIM Card TDD/FDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
GPS+
Standard
AR7000-WP
GPS+WCDMA WIFI ROUTER
GPS+ Dual
SIM Card
AR7000-WSP
Dual SIM Card GPS+WCDMA WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-EP
GPS+EVDO WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-ESP
Dual SIM Card GPS+EVDO WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-FP
GPS+FDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-FSP
Dual SIM Card GPS+FDD-LTE WIFI
ROUTER
AR7000-TP
GPS+TDD-LTE WIFI ROUTER
AR7000-TSP
Dual SIM Card GPS+TDD-LTE WIFI
ROUTER
AR7000-DP
GPS+TDD/FDD-LTE WIFI
ROUTER
AR7000-DSP
Dual SIM Card GPS+TDD/FDD-LTE WIFI
ROUTER
Commercial
AR7000-N
WIFI ROUTER
Xiamen Alotcer Communication Technology Co., Ltd.
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Contents
Contents.............................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction............................................................................................................5
1.1 General................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Feature................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Block Diagram....................................................................................................................7
1.4 Product SPEC.................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Ordering Information.......................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction.............................................................................................. 10
...................................................................................................................................................10
2.1 General..............................................................................................................................10
2.2 Encasement List.............................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection................................................................................11
2.4 Power................................................................................................................................ 14
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction.......................................................................................... 14
2.6 Reset Button Introduction.............................................................................................. 15
Chapter 3 Configuration and Management............................................................................... 16
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3.1 Configuration Connection.............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Access the Configuration Web Page........................................................................... 16
3.2.1 IP Address Setting............................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Access the Configuration Web Page................................................................17
3.3 Basic.................................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.1 WAN....................................................................................................................... 19
3.3.2 WAN Status...........................................................................................................22
3.3.3 LAN Status............................................................................................................ 22
3.4 Advanced.......................................................................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Statically Assigned...............................................................................................23
3.4.2 Advanced Router..................................................................................................24
3.4.3 MAC Address Clone............................................................................................ 24
3.4.4 SDNS..................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 Wireless............................................................................................................................ 25
3.5.1 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................25
3.5.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................. 26
3.5.3 Wireless Status.................................................................................................... 27
3.6 VPN....................................................................................................................................28
3.6.1 PPTP......................................................................................................................28
3.6.2 L2TP.......................................................................................................................29
3.6.3 IPSEC.................................................................................................................... 29
3.6.4 GRE........................................................................................................................30

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3.7 Security............................................................................................................................. 31
3.7.1 Firewall...................................................................................................................31
3.7.2 Access Restriction................................................................................................32
3.7.3 MAC Filter............................................................................................................. 35
3.7.4 Packet Filter.......................................................................................................... 35
3.8 Forwarding........................................................................................................................36
3.8.1 Port Forwarding....................................................................................................36
3.8.2 Port Range............................................................................................................ 36
3.8.3 Port Triggering...................................................................................................... 37
3.8.4 DMZ........................................................................................................................37
3.9 QoS Setting...................................................................................................................... 38
3.9.1 Traffic monitoring..................................................................................................38
3.10 M2M.................................................................................................................................38
3.10.1 Serial....................................................................................................................38
3.11 Administration.................................................................................................................40
3.11.1 Language and Reboot.......................................................................................40
3.11.2 Password.............................................................................................................40
3.11.3 Management....................................................................................................... 40
3.11.4 System Time....................................................................................................... 42
3.11.5 Configure............................................................................................................. 42
3.11.6 Upgrade............................................................................................................... 43
3.11.7 DDNS................................................................................................................... 44
3.11.8 Syslog.................................................................................................................. 44

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction
1.1 General
AR7000 ROUTER is a kind of terminal device that developed based on 2G/3G/ 4G, WIFI,
VPN technology. It adopts high-powered industrial 32-bits CPU and embedded real time
operating system. It supports RS232 (or RS485/RS422), Ethernet and WIFI port that can
conveniently and transparently connect one device to a cellular network, allowing to
connect to existing serial, Ethernet and WIFI devices with only basic configuration.
It has been widely used on M2M fields, such as intelligent transportation, smart grid,
postal services,industrial automation, telemetry, finance, POS, water supply, environment
protection, post, weather, and so on.
Router Application Topology

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1.2 Product Feature
Items
Contents
Industrial
Design
High-powered industrial cellular module
High-powered industrial 32bits CPU
Housing: iron, providing IP30 protection.
Power range: DC 5~35V
High
Reliability
Support hardware and software WDT
Support auto recovery mechanism to make router always online
Ethernet port: 1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
RS232/RS485 port: 15KV ESD protection
SIM/UIM port: 15KV ESD protection
Power port: reverse-voltage and over voltage protection
Antenna port: lightning protection(optional)
Standard and
Convenience
Support standard RS232(or RS485/RS422), Ethernet and WIFI port
that can connect to serial, Ethernet and WIFI devices directly
Support standard WAN port and PPPOE protocol that can connect to
ADSL directly
Support intellectual mode, enter into communication state
automatically when powered
Support several work modes
Convenient configuration and maintenance interface（WEB or CLI）
High-perform
ance and
Security
Support multiple WAN access methods, including static IP, DHCP,
PPPOE, 2.5G/3G/4G.
Support double link backup between 2.5G/3G/4G and WAN
(optional).
Support VPN client(PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC and GRE)(only for VPN
version).
Support remote management, SYSLOG, SNMP, TELNET, SSH,
HTTPS, etc.
Support local and remote firmware upgrade,import and export
configure file.
Support NTP, RTC embedded.
Support multiple DDNS provider service.
Support MAC address cloning.
WIFI support 802.11b/g/n. support AP, client.
WIFI support WEP,WPA,WPA2 encryption.

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Support multiple online trigger ways, including SMS, ring and data.
Support link disconnection when timeout.
Support APN/VPDN.
Support multiple DHCP server and DHCP client, DHCP binding MAC
address, DDNS, Firewall, NAT, DMZ host, QoS, traffic statistics,
real-time display data transfer rate etc.
Support TCP/IP, UDP, FTP(optional), HTTP, etc.
Supports SPI firewall, VPN pass-through, access control, URL
filtering,etc.
Support local log storage.
Support GPS(optional).
Support two SIM/UIM card(optional).
1.3 Block Diagram
1.4 Product SPEC
Items
Contents
Hardware
System
CPU
Industrial 32bits CPU
FLASH
16MB (Extendable to 64MB)

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SDRAM
128MB
Interface
WAN
1 10/100Mbps WAN port(RJ45), auto MDI/MDIX,
1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
LAN
4 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports(RJ45), auto MDI/MDIX,
1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
Serial
1 RS232(or RS485/RS422) port, 15KV ESD
protection
Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5(optional), 2
Parity: none, even, odd, space(optional),
mark(optional)
Baud rate: 2400~115200 bps
Antenna
Cellular: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm
WIFI: Standard SMA male interface, 50 ohm
GPS(optional):Standard SMA female interface, 50
ohm
SIM/UIM
Standard 3V/1.8V user card interface, 15KV ESD
protection
Power
Standard 3-PIN power jack, reverse-voltage and over
voltage protection
Reset
Press this key for 8 seconds to restore the router to
its original factory default settings
Indicator
"Signal strength"、"PWR"、"RUN"、"SIM"、"Online"、
"LAN1"、"LAN2"、"LAN3" 、"LAN4"、”WAN"、"WIFI"、
"GPS"(optional)、"SIM2"(optional)
Router front interface diagram:
Router rear interface diagram:
Network
Wireless
GSM/GPRS/EDGE：850/900/1800/1900MHz

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Network
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
CDMA: 800/1900MHz
WCDMA/HSUPA/HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100MHz
CDMA2000 1x/ EVDO Rev. A: 800/1900MHz
TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025MHz(A/F)
TDD-LTE: Band 38/39/40/41& Band 61/62 (Private
Network)
FDD-LTE: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/13/17/20/25
WAN
Support PPP/PPPOE
LAN
Support APR
Network
Authentication
Support CHAP/PAP Authentication
Network
Access
Support APN/VPDN
IP Applications
Support Ping、Trace、DHCPServer 、DHCP Relay、
DHCP Client、DNS relay、DDNS 、Telnet
IP Routing
Support static routing
GPS
(optional)
Receiver Type
50-channle
GPS L1(1575.42MHz) C/A code
SBAS: WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS,GAGAN
Max. update
rate
5 Hz
Accuracy
Position: 2.5m CPE
SBAS: 2.0m CPE
Acquisition
Cold starts: 32S
Warm starts: 32S
Aided starts: <1S
Hot starts: <3S
Sensitivity
Tracking: -160dBm
Reacquisition: -160dBm
Cold starts: -146dBm
Timing
accuracy
RMS: 30ns
99%: <60ns
Granularity: 21ns
Time pulse
Configurable, 0.25 to 1000Hz
WIFI
Standard
IEEE802.11b/g/n
Bandwidth
IEEE802.11b/g: 54Mbps (max)
IEEE802.11n: 150Mbps (max)
Security
WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc. WPS (optional)

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Power
supply
Standard
Power
DC 12V/1.5A
Power range
DC 5~35V
Consumption
<450mA (@12VDC)
Physical
Dimensions
186.8x120.2x28mm
Weight
580g
Environm
ental
Limits
Operating
Temperature
-35~+75ºC (-31~+167℉)
Storage
Temperature
-40~+85ºC (-40~+185℉)
Operating
Humidity
95% ( unfreezing)
1.5 Ordering Information
Model
Version
Network Abbreviation
Function Extension
AR7000
-W:WCDMA
-E:EVDO
-D:TDD/FDD-LTE
-T:TDD-LTE
-F:FDD-LTE
-N:Without wireless Module
S:Dual SIM Card
P:GPS
Example
AR7000-FSP: AR7000 FDD-LTE Router, Support GPS, Dual SIM
Card.
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction
2.1 General
The router must be installed correctly to make it work properly.
Warning: Forbid to install the router when powered!

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2.2 Encasement List
Name
Quantity
Remark
Router host
1
Cellular antenna (Male SMA)
1 or 2
WIFI antenna (Female SMA)
1
Network cable
1
Power adapter
1
Certification card
1
Maintenance card
1
Manual CD
1
RS232 Console cable
1
Optional
RS485 Console cable
1
Optional
GPS antenna
1
Optional
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection
Dimension (The fixing piece is detachable): (Unit: mm)
Installation of antenna:

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Cellular antenna (Standard) WIFI antenna (Standard) GPS antenna (Optional)
Screw the SMA male pin of the cellular antenna to the female SMA interface of the router
with sign “ANT”(some models are two antennas, namely "ANT1", "ANT2").
Screw the SMA female pin of the WIFI antenna to the male SMA interface of the router
with sign “WIFI”.
Warning: The cellular antenna and the WIFI antenna cannot be connected wrongly. And
the antennas must be screwed tightly, or the signal quality of antenna will be influenced!
Installation of SIM/UIM card:
SIM/UIM Card Installation
Firstly power off the router, and press the out button of the SIM/UIM card outlet with a
needle object. Then the SIM/UIM card sheath will flick out at once. Put SIM/UIM card into
the card sheath (Pay attention to put the side which has metal point outside), and insert
card sheath back to the SIM/UIM card outlet.
Warning: Forbid to install SIM/UIM card when powered!
Installation of cable:
Network Cable (Standard) Console cable (Standard)
Insert one end of the network cable into the switch interface with sign “Local Network”,
and insert the other end into the Ethernet interface of user’s device. The signal connection
of network direct cable is as follows:

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RJ45-1
RJ45-2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
Insert the RJ45 end of the console cable into the RJ45 outlet with sign “console”, and
insert the DB9F end of the console cable into the RS232 serial interface of user’s device.
The signal connection of the console cable is as follows:
RJ45
DB9F
1
8
2
6
3
2
4
1
5
5
6
3
7
4
8
7
The signal definition of the DB9F serial communication interface is as follows:
Pin
RS232 signal
name
The direction for
Router
1
DCD
output
2
RXD
output
3
TXD
input
4
DTR
input
5
GND
N/A
6
DSR
output
7
RTS
input
8
CTS
output

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2.4 Power
Power Adapter (Standard)
The power range of the router is DC 5~35V.
Warning: When we use other power, we should make sure that the power can supply
power above 7W.
We recommend user to use the standard DC 12V/1.5A power.
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction
The router provides following indicator lights: “Power”, “RUN”, “SIM”, “Online”, “LAN”,
“WAN”, “Signal Strength”.
Indicator
Light
State
Introduction
Signal
Strength
All off
The signal is terrible
One Light ON
Signal strength is weak
Two Lights ON
Signal strength is medium
Three Lights ON
Signal strength is good
Power
ON
Router is powered on
OFF
Router is powered off
RUN
BLINK
Router works properly
OFF
Router does not work
SIM
ON
SIM/UIM card is recognized
OFF
SIM/UIM card is not recognized
Online
ON
Router has logged on network
OFF
Router hasn’t logged on network
LAN1
OFF
LAN1 is not connected
ON / BLINK
LAN1 is connected /Communicating
LAN2
OFF
LAN2 is not connected
ON / BLINK
LAN2 is connected /Communicating

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LAN3
OFF
LAN3 is not connected
ON / BLINK
LAN3 is connected /Communicating
LAN4
OFF
LAN4 is not connected
ON / BLINK
LAN4is connected /Communicating
WAN
OFF
The interface of WAN is not connected
ON / BLINK
The interface of WAN is connected
/Communicating
WIFI
ON
WIFI is enable
OFF
WIFI is not enable
SIM2
(optional)
ON
The 2th SIM/UIM card is recognized
OFF
The 2th SIM/UIM card is not recognized
GPS
(optional)
ON
GPS is enable
OFF
GPS is not enable
2.6 Reset Button Introduction
The router has a “Reset” button to restore it to its original factory default settings. When
user press the “Reset” button for up to 8 seconds, the router will restore to its original
factory default settings and restart automatically. (The auto-restart is as follows: The
"RUN" indicator turns off for about 10 seconds and then functions normally)

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Chapter 3 Configuration and Management
This chapter describes how to configure and manage the router.
3.1 Configuration Connection
Before configuration, you should connect the router and your PC with the supplied
network cable. Plug the cable’s one end into the Local Network port of the router, and
another end into your PC’s Ethernet port.
The connection diagram is as following:
Please modify the IP address of PC the same as network segment address of the router,
for instance, 192.168.1.9. Modify the mask code of PC as 255.255.255.0 and set the
default gateway of PC as the router’s IP address (192.168.1.1).
3.2 Access the Configuration Web Page
3.2.1 IP Address Setting
IP Address - DHCP

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IP Address - Static. Set the IP PC address to 192.168.1.9. Set the subnet mask to
255.255.255.0. Set the default gateway to 192.168.1.1.
3.2.2 Access the Configuration Web Page
The chapter is to present main functions of each page. Users visit page tool via web
browser after connect users' PC to the router.
Start a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the Address (URL) field (The Default IP

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Address of the Ethernet port is 192.168.1.1). It will prompt the Web management tool of
the router. The users login in the web page, there will display a page shows as blow.
Users have to click "Continue" to make it work if they modify language.
After access to the information main page.
The operation data and state of each module can be completely observed in the
information main page, which including basic information of routing, WAN, LAN, wireless,
network, CPU, memory and other basic information.
Access other pages. It will prompt a login page. The default username and password are
both “admin”. Please input the username and password login to access the configuration
pages.

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Input correct user name and password to visit relevant menu page.
3.3 Basic
3.3.1 WAN
Select the appropriate wide area networking mode according to different requirements.
Set the corresponding parameters according to different connection modes.
Dual Both Online: WAN and Bkup WAN are both online.The system will automatically
switch back to the main chain when the main link is available if enabled.
Link Fail to Restart: Time of restart system for all link fail.
Disable WAN connection
Put in the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS Server(optional) assigned
by the provider.

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Normally, The Internet IP Address of the router is allocated by the ISP automatically.
You may choose "PPPoE" if you connect the WAN port to a PPPoE server. Input the
correct username and password provided by ISP or administrator.
If you want to access to 2G/3G/4G network, you can choose "2G/3G/4G-PPP" or
"2G/3G/4G-DHCP" mode.
SIM Switch/Reset: Time of restart SIM card for dial fail.
User Name: Login users' ISP(Internet Service Provider)
Password: Login users' ISP
Dial String: Dial number of users' ISP
APN: Access point name of users' ISP
Network Mode: Select the appropriate network model according to the environment.
Permitted Authentication:Select the authentication protocol according to the
requirements.