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AR7088H Router User Manual
Applicable Models：
Product
Type
Model
Product Name
Product
Type
Model
Product Name
Standard
AR7088H-RSTD
5G NR SA/NSA Cellular Router
Enhanced
AR7088H-R
5G NR SA/NSA Cellular WiFi Router
AR7088H-DSTD
TDD/FDD-LTE Cellular Router
AR7088H-D
TDD/FDD-LTE Cellular WiFi Router
AR7088H-FSTD
FDD-LTE Cellular Router
AR7088H-F
FDD-LTE Cellular WiFi Router
Dual SIM
AR7088H-RS
5G NR SA/NSA Dual SIM
Cellular WiFi Router
GPS
AR7088H-RP
GPS 5G NR SA/NSA Cellular WiFi
Router
AR7088H-DS
TDD/FDD-LTE Dual SIM Cellular
WiFi Router
AR7088H-DP
GPS TDD/FDD-LTE Cellular WiFi
Router
AR7088H-FS
FDD-LTE Dual SIM Cellular WiFi
Router
AR7088H-FP
GPS FDD-LTE Cellular WiFi Router
GPS Dual
SIM
AR7088H-RSP
GPS 5G NR SA/NSA Dual SIM
Cellular WiFi Router
WiFi Router
AR7088H-N
WiFi Router
AR7088H-DSP
GPS TDD/FDD-LTE Dual SIM
Cellular WiFi Router
AR7088H-FSP
GPS FDD-LTE Dual SIM Cellular
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................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Block Diagram.................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Product SPEC.................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Ordering Information......................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction...............................................................................................10
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Encasement List...............................................................................................................10
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection................................................................................ 10
2.4 Power................................................................................................................................. 15
2.5 Indicator Lights Introduction...........................................................................................15
2.6 Reset Button Introduction...............................................................................................16
Chapter 3 Configuration and Management................................................................................17
3.1 Configuration Connection...............................................................................................17
3.2 Access the Configuration Web Page............................................................................17
3.2.1 IP Address Setting................................................................................................17
3.2.2 Access the Configuration Web Page................................................................ 18
3.3 Basic...................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 WAN........................................................................................................................20
3.3.2 WAN Status........................................................................................................... 23
3.3.3 LAN......................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.4 LAN Status.............................................................................................................25
3.4 Advanced...........................................................................................................................26
3.4.1 VLANs.................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.2 Statically Assigned............................................................................................... 27
3.4.3 Advanced Routing................................................................................................ 27
3.4.4 MAC Address Clone.............................................................................................28
3.4.5 SDNS......................................................................................................................28
3.4.6 VRRP......................................................................................................................29
3.5 Wireless............................................................................................................................. 29
3.5.1 Basic Settings....................................................................................................... 29
3.5.2 Wireless Security..................................................................................................30
3.5.3 Wireless Status..................................................................................................... 31
3.6 VPN.................................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.1 PPTP...................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.2 L2TP....................................................................................................................... 33
3.6.3 OpenVPN...............................................................................................................34
3.6.4 IPSEC.....................................................................................................................35

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3.6.5 GRE........................................................................................................................ 37
3.6.6 GRETAP.................................................................................................................38
3.7 Security..............................................................................................................................38
3.7.1 Firewall................................................................................................................... 38
3.7.2 Access Restriction................................................................................................ 39
3.7.3 DNS Filter.............................................................................................................. 41
3.7.4 MAC Filter.............................................................................................................. 42
3.7.5 Packet Filter...........................................................................................................42
3.8 Forwarding........................................................................................................................ 43
3.8.1 Port Forwarding.................................................................................................... 43
3.8.2 Port Range.............................................................................................................43
3.8.3 Port Triggering...................................................................................................... 44
3.8.4 DMZ........................................................................................................................ 44
3.9 QoS Setting.......................................................................................................................45
3.9.1 Traffic monitoring.................................................................................................. 45
3.9.2 Traffic Flow............................................................................................................ 46
3.10 DTU(IP Modem).............................................................................................................46
3.10.1 Serial.................................................................................................................... 46
3.10.2 Position................................................................................................................ 48
3.10.3 SMS Control........................................................................................................49
3.10.4 AliIOT....................................................................................................................50
3.10.5 PlatformOfThings............................................................................................... 50
3.10.6 Cloud Service......................................................................................................51
3.10.7 OPCUA................................................................................................................ 52
3.10.8 Python.................................................................................................................. 52
3.11 Administration................................................................................................................. 53
3.11.1 Language and Reboot....................................................................................... 53
3.11.2 Password............................................................................................................. 53
3.11.3 Certificate.............................................................................................................53
3.11.4 Management....................................................................................................... 54
3.11.5 System Time........................................................................................................56
3.11.6 Reboot.................................................................................................................. 56
3.11.7 Configure............................................................................................................. 56
3.11.8 Upgrade................................................................................................................57
3.11.9 DDNS....................................................................................................................58
3.11.10 Syslog.................................................................................................................59
3.11.11 NetTest............................................................................................................... 59

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction
1.1 General
AR7088H ROUTER is a kind of terminal device that developed based on 5G/4G/3G/2G,
WIFI, VPN technology. It adopts high-powered industrial 32-bits CPU and embedded real
time operating system ，supports RS232 and RS485, Ethernet and WIFI port that can
conveniently and transparently connect one device to a cellular network, allowing to
connect to your 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
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
Support hardware and software WDT

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Reliability
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 and RS485, 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）
Supports Fixed ear and 35mm Din-rail mounting
High-perform
ance and
Security
Support multiple WAN access methods, including static IP, DHCP,
PPPOE, 2.5G/3G/4G/5G.
Support double link backup between 2.5G/3G/4G/5G and WAN
(optional).
Support VPN client(PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC and GRE).
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. (optional)
WIFI support WEP,WPA,WPA2 encryption. (optional)
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/Beidou (optional).
Support Dual SIM(optional).

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1.3 Block Diagram
1.4 Product SPEC
Items
Contents
Hardware
System
CPU
Industrial 32 bits CPU
FLASH
16MB (Extendable to 64MB)
SDRAM
128MB
Interface
Serial
1 RS232 and 1 RS485, 15KV ESD protection
Serial port: 5 PIN industrial terminal, 3.5mm pitch
Data bits: 5, 6 ,7, 8
Stop bits: 1, 1.5(optional), 2
Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
Baud rate: 110~230400 bps
Large serial port data cache:10MB
WAN/LAN
1 10/100Mbps WAN (RJ45 can configurable as LAN)
port, auto MDI/MDIX, 1.5KV magnetic isolation
protection
LAN
2 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports(RJ45), auto MDI/MDIX,
1.5KV magnetic isolation protection
Antenna
Cellular/GPS: Standard SMA female interface, 50 ohm

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WIFI: Standard SMA male interface, 50 ohm
SIM/UIM
Standard 3V/1.8V user card interface, 15KV ESD
protection
Power
2 PIN industrial terminal, 3.81mm pitch, reverse-
voltage and over voltage protection
Reset
Press this key for 8 seconds to restore the Router to
its original factory default settings
Indicator
“PWR”、”SIG”、”NET”、”APP” 、”Link”(RJ45)
Router front interface diagram:
Router side interface diagram：
Network
Wireless
Network
5G NR SA/NSA:
n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/28/41/66/ 71/77/78/79
TDD-LTE: B38/39/40/41& B61/62 (Private Network)
FDD-LTE:
B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/66
WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz
TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025MHz(A/F)
CDMA2000 1x/ EVDO Rev. A: 800/1900MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
CDMA: 800/1900MHz
PPP Protocol
Support PPP Protocol
PPP Heartbeat
Maintaining links with the cellular network to prevent
forced sleep, to ensure the stability of dial-up link.
Network
Authentication
Support CHAP/PAP Authentication
TCP Heartbeat
Monitor the server connection
WIFI
(optional)
Standard
IEEE802.11b/g/n
Bandwidth
IEEE802.11b/g: 54Mbps (max)
IEEE802.11n: 150Mbps (max)
Security
WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc. WPS (optional)
Power
Power range
DC 5~35V, Recommended 12VDC/1.5A

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supply
Communication
Current
<500mA (@12VDC,4G/3G Model)
<900mA (@12VDC，5G Model)
Standby
Current
<250mA（@12VDC）
Physical
Dimensions
107x98x24mm
Weight
350g
Installation
Mount Kit or DIN Rail 35mm (optional)
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
AR7088H
-RSTD:5G
-DSTD:TDD/FDD-LTE
-FSTD:FDD-LTE
N/A
AR7088H
-R:5G
-D:TDD/FDD-LTE
-F:FDD-LTE
-N:Without wireless Module
S:Dual SIM Card
P:GPS
Example
AR7088H-RSP: AR7088H 5G Router, Support GPS, Dual SIM,
WIFI.

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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!
2.2 Encasement List
Name
Quantity
Remark
Router host
1
Cellular antenna (Male SMA)
1 or 2
3 or 4 for 5G Model
Network cable
1
Power Terminal
1
Serial terminal
1
Certification card
1
Maintenance card
1
WIFI antenna (Female SMA)
1
Optional
Power adapter
1
Optional
RS232 cable
1
Optional
RS485 cable
1
Optional
GPS antenna
1
Optional
35mm Din-rail Buckle
1
Optional
2.3 Installation and Cable Connection
Dimension (The fixing piece is detachable): (Unit: mm)

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Power interface:
Pin Number
Signal Name
Description
1
V+
Positive power supply
2
V-
Negative power supply
Communication interface definition:
5 pin 3.5mm pitch industrial terminal is defined as follows:
Pin Number
Signal Name
Description
1
GND
System Ground
2
RXD
RS232 Receive
3
TXD
RS232 Transmit
4
A
RS485+（A）
5
B
RS485-（B）
Product accessories:
RS232 Cable (optional) Cellular antenna（Standard）

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Power Terminal (Standard) Serial terminal (Standard)
(2 pin 3.81mm pitch) (5 pin 3.5mm pitch)
Adapter (optional) Network cable（Standard）
35mm Din-rail Buckle (optional) RS485 Cable (optional)
WIFI antenna (Optional) GPS antenna (Optional)
Installation of antenna:
Cellular antenna (Standard) WIFI antenna (Optional) GPS antenna (Optional)
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router with sign “ANT” and “GPS”(some models are two antennas, namely "M-ANT",
"D-ANT").
Screw the SMA female pin of the WIFI antenna to the male SMA interface of the router
with sign “WIFI”.
Warning: The cellular/GPS 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) RS232 Cable (optional) RS485 Cable (optional)
Insert one end of the network cable into the switch interface with sign “WAN” or “LAN”,
and insert the other end into the Ethernet interface of user’s device. The signal connection
of network direct cable is as follows:
RJ45-1
RJ45-2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5

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6
6
7
7
8
8
RS232 and RS485 cable should be screwed into the serial terminal, ensure the signal
connection is correct. The RS232 cable is as follows:
DB9F pin Number
Wire Color
2
Blue
3
Brown
5
Black
2.4 Power
Power Adapter (Optional)
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”, “SIG”, “NET”, “APP”, “LINK”
Indicator
State
Introduction
Power
OFF
Router is powered off
ON
Router is powered on
SIG
OFF
The signal is terrible
BLINK
Signal strength is weak
ON
Signal strength is good
NET
OFF
SIM/UIM card is not recognized
BLINK
SIM/UIM card is recognized but not dialed
ON
Router has logged on network
APP
OFF
Serial port application is closed
BLINK
Serial port application is connecting

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ON
Serial port application connection is normal
Link(Yellow)
(,RJ-45)
OFF
WAN/LAN is not connected
ON/BLINK
WAN/LAN is connected/ Communicating
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)
The auto-restart is as follows: The "POWER" 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. Configure the DNS server as the
local DNS server, such as 8.8.8.8.
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.
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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 to choose language.
Users have to click "Continue" to make it work if 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, 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.