Huawei AR Series User manual

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
AR650&AR1600&AR6100&AR6200&
AR6300 Series Routers
Quick Start Guide
Issue: 05 (2019-08-20)
Part Number: 31509419

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Thank you for purchasing a Huawei AR series router. This guide describes how to install AR650, AR1600, AR6100,
AR6200, and AR6300 series routers. It also explains how to log in to your router for the first time.
For more information, see the Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for your router on the Huawei
support website.
The installation, cable connection, and login methods for most AR series routers are similar. This guide uses the
AR651W-X4, AR651F-Lite, and AR6280 as an example.
Figures in the document are for reference only and may be different from actual devices.
Any procedural differences between models are specified at the start of each section.
1 About This Guide
Chassis (with the product model on the nameplate)
Power cable
Power adapter (only delivered with the AR650 series
routers)
Installation accessory package:
- Ground cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Rubber pads
- Console cable
- Warranty Card
- Mounting brackets
- Locking latches
- Screws
The numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package differ for different product models.
The installation accessory package of an AR650 series router does not include the console cable, mounting brackets and
screws.
NOTE
2 Packing List
3 Safety Guidelines
To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the equipment and in this
document. WARNING and CAUTION items do not cover all the safety precautions and are only supplementary
to the safety precautions.
Follow all the safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei. The safety precautions outlined in this
document are only requirements of Huawei and do not include general safety requirements. Huawei is not
liable for any consequence that results from violation of regulations pertaining to safe operations or safety
codes pertaining to design, production, and equipment use.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Take ESD protection measures during router installation and maintenance. For example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist strap.
Do not place other objects on the router.
WARNING
CAUTION
Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection.
Do not install power cables while the power is on.
Do not turn on the power until you have finished installing the chassis and connecting cables.

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4 Site Environment
5 Installing the Router
Scenario 1: Desk Mounting
The AR650, AR1600, and AR6120 series routers can be desk-mounted.
Do not stack routers on top of or closely next to each other.
Router models provide a security slot ( ) on the side of the chassis. You can install a security lock (separately
purchased) in this slot to protect the router against theft.
Before You Start
Installation Procedure
Attach four rubber pads to the bottom.
Place the router on a desk.
Step 1
Step 2
(Optional) Install a security lock.
Connect the ground cable to the ground point.
Step 3
Step 4
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Scenario 2: Wall Mounting
This installation method applies to the AR651, AR657, AR651-X8, AR651U-A4, AR651W, AR657W, AR651W-X4, and AR6120
series routers.
Before drilling holes in a wall, make sure there are no power cables in the wall to avoid electric shock.
Ensure that there are no flammable or explosive materials near the router and no obstructions within 100 mm around the router.
The panel with interfaces must face down to protect the interfaces from water.
The distance between two installation holes of the AR651, AR657, AR651-X8, AR651U-A4, AR651W, AR657W, and AR651W-X4
routers is 185 mm.
The distance between two installation holes of the AR6120 series routers is 270 mm.
Before You Start
Use the marker to mark installation hole positions. The distance between two installation holes is 185 mm.
Fix M4 mounting screws against the wall and leave 2 mm distance away from the wall.
Step 1
Step 2
Installation Procedure
Do not place this product in an environment with flammable or explosive gases, or smoke.
The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity. If the relative
humidity is high, use dehumidifiers or dehumidifying air conditioners.
The installation site must be well ventilated. Ensure that air vents on the equipment are not blocked.
Do not install the equipment in a dusty environment.
Leave at least 50 mm clearance at the rear and both sides of the chassis for heat dissipation.
If multiple routers are installed in a cabinet/rack, leave at least 1 U (44.45 mm) distance between each two
routers.
Ensure that the temperature and humidity at the installation site meet the router operation requirements. For
the specific requirements, see the Hardware Description for your router on the Huawei support website.
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Scenario 3: Wall Mounting (AR651F-Lite/AR651C)
This installation method applies to the AR651F-Lite/AR651C router.
Before drilling holes in a wall, make sure there are no power cables in the wall to avoid electric shock.
Ensure that there are no flammable or explosive materials near the router and no obstructions within 100 mm
around the router.
The panel with interfaces must face down to protect the interfaces from water.
Screws must be installed solid in the wall. Otherwise, the wall-mounted router may fall down after cables are
connected.
The wall must be a bearing wall. Otherwise, the wall is not suitable for wall-mounting.
Install the router at an appropriate height to ensure that the indicators can be observed easily.
Before You Start
Use a Phillips screwdriver to fix the mounting brackets to both sides of the router using M4 screws, with a
torque of 1.4 N·m.
Use a measuring tape to determine the four mounting bracket installation positions. Keep the upper and
lower installation positions respectively on a horizontal line and mark the positions with a marker.
Drill holes and install mounting expansion bolts in the wall.
a. Use an 8-mm drill bit to drill holes in the marked positions.
b. Insert M6 expansion bolts into the holes and screw the M6 nuts to fasten the expansion bolts.
c. Remove the nut, flat washer, and spring washer.
Place the router on the M6 expansion bolts, fasten the spring washers, flat washers, and nuts in order, and
secure the router on the wall using a torque wrench, with a torque of 5 N·m.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Installation Procedure
2 mm
185 mm
1
2
3
3
Hang the router on the mounting screws.
Connect the ground cable to the ground point.
Step 3
Step 4
Installation Procedure

Scenario 4: Cabinet/Rack Mounting
AR series routers can be installed in a 19-inch standard cabinet/rack. Cabinets/racks purchased from other
vendors must have enough space for equipment installation.
If the distance between front and rear mounting rails is not within the required range, install guide rails or a
tray in the cabinet/rack to support the chassis. Guide rails or trays are not delivered with the product and must
be purchased separately.
Cabinet/rack mounting is not recommended for Wi-Fi-capable routers.
If routers with the 3G or LTE function are installed in a cabinet, use indoor remote antennas for the routers.
Install indoor remote antennas on the primary 3G or LTE interfaces on the routers.
Before You Start
90° 90°
a
c
b
50 mm-55 mm
3
5 N•m
M6
4
4
1.4 N•m
M4
1
465 mm
31.75 mm
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Some router models have specific installation requirements. Refer to the following table for
details about your router model.
Chassis is heavy, so it is recommended that you install guide rails (separately purchased) in the cabinet to support the chassis.
AR6140-9G-2AC/AR6140-16G4XG/AR6140-S
AR6280/AR6300/AR6300-S
Ensure a distance of 375–454 mm or 507–566 mm between the front and rear mounting brackets.
Leave 1 U between the floating nuts on each front mounting rail, and 1 U between those on the rear rails. Ensure the lower
floating nut on each mounting rail is level with those on the other mounting rails.

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Install four floating nuts on front mounting rails, two on each side. Install the floating nuts in two
mounting holes with one hole between them.
Hold bottom of the router and push the router into the cabinet.
Use M6 screws to secure the router onto the cabinet/rack.
Connect the ground cable to the ground point.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Attach mounting brackets to the router with M4 screws. Determine the mounting method
according to the brackets delivered with your router.
Step 1
Installation Procedure
Applicable to AR650 series (excluding AR651F-Lite
/AR651C)
Applicable to AR1610-X6
Applicable to AR651F-Lite/AR651C
Applicable to AR6120 series
Distance between mounting rails:
507 mm-566 mm
Distance between mounting rails:
375 mm-454 mm
Applicable to AR6140-9G-2AC/AR6140-S
/AR6140-16G4XG
Applicable to AR6280 Applicable to AR6300/AR6300-S

6 Installing Cards
Before You Start
Installation Procedure
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the filler panel counterclockwise.
Pull the filler panel out by the captive screw. Keep the filler panel for future use.
Turn the eject lever of the card 45 degrees outward. Push the card into the chassis with your thumbs.
Rotate the ejector lever inward to lock the card after the card is completely in the chassis.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to fasten the captive screws clockwise.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
6
4
1 U
2
3
M6 screw
The methods for installing MIC, SIC, WSIC, XSIC, and SRU cards into MIC, SIC, WSIC, XSIC, and SRU slots are
the same. The procedure in scenario 1 installs a SIC card into a SIC slot without removing the guide rail.
Slots can be combined into a bigger slot on an AR router. The procedure in scenario 2 installs a WSIC card into
two SIC slots with the guide rail removed.
For information about the cards supported by your model, see Cards in the Hardware Description of your
router on the Huawei support website.
All cards are hot swappable.
Before installing a card, wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves.
When installing a card, slowly push it into the slot. If you feel resistance or find the card inclined, pull the card
out and push it into the slot again. Do not push the card with force; otherwise, the connectors on the card
and router backplane may be damaged.
Install filler panels in vacant slots.
Scenario 1: Not Removing Guide Rails

LINK/ACT
STAT
0LINK/ACT 1
4
5
2
1
LINK/ACT
STAT
0LINK/ACT 1
3
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Installation Procedure
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the filler panels on the two SIC
slots counterclockwise.
Pull the filler panel out by the captive screw. Keep the filler panel for future use.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the guide rail.
Remove the guide rail in the middle of the chassis.
Turn the eject lever of the card 45 degrees outward. Push the card into the chassis with your thumbs.
Rotate the ejector lever inward to lock the card after the card is completely in the chassis.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to fasten the captive screws clockwise.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Scenario 2: Removing a Guide Rail
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7
1
2
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AR160
Series
7
X4
WiFi 2
12 V; 5 A
AR651W-
CONSOLE
HDD
MIC
GE4 GE 5
GE4 GE5
WiFi 1
WiFi 0
25
7
3
1
6
4
MGMT
network
1 5
2
3
4
6
7
Power adapter
- - -
No. Item Connect To No. Item Connect To
Ground cable
Protection ground
Console cable
Operation terminal
(usually a PC)
Ethernet cable
Switch or PC
Ethernet cable
Operation terminal
(usually a PC)
Ethernet cable
Upstream network device
USB port USB flash drive
External power source
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7 Connecting Cables
Power cables must be more than 10 cm away from signal cables.
Optical fibers must be used with optical modules.
The bend radius of optical fibers must be larger than 40 mm.
For the ground cable, attach the M4 lug to the router and the M6 lug to the ground point.
If your router uses AC power supply, use AC power cables in compliance with local standards.
If your router uses DC power supply, ensure that the positive and negative cables are connected to the positive
and negative poles correctly.
Antennas need to be installed for routers that provide the Wi-Fi or LTE/3G functions.
The ground cable of the AR651F-Lite/AR651C router must be routed from the top.
Before You Start

8.2 Using the web login settings
Before You Start
If the web page is displayed abnormally, the browser version may be too low. Upgrade the browser and log in
to the web platform using Mozilla Firefox 12.0 or later, Google Chrome 23 or later, or Internet Explorer 8.0 or
later.
The login page varies according to version.
Login authentication
Username:admin
Password:
Info: The entered password is the same as the default. You are
advised to change it to ensure security.
Use a console cable to connect a PC to the console interface of the router.
Start the terminal simulation software, create a connection, configure the connected port, and set
communication parameters as follows.
Step 2
Step 3
Press Enter until the following information is displayed. (The following information is only for reference)Step 4
Transmission rate: 9600
Data bit (B): 8
Parity bit: None
Stop bit (S): 1
Flow control mode: None
After successful login, you can configure the router on the command line interface. For more information, see the
CLI-based Configuration of the product.
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8.1 Using the console interface login settings
Install third-party terminal simulation software on the PC by referring to user manual or online help.
The password entered in interactive mode is not displayed on the screen.
Before You Start
Login Procedure
8 Logging In to the Router for the First Time
Step 1 Turn on the power switch on the external power supply and log in to the router after the SYS indicator
blinks once every 2 seconds (indicating that the router is running properly).
NOTE
For V300R019C00 and later versions, the default user name is admin and the default password is
[email protected].
For the other versions, the default user name is admin and the default password is Admin@huawei.