Huawei AR1200 Series User manual

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Configuration Guide - Basic
Configuration
Issue 04
Date 2012-05-15
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About This Document
Intended Audience
This document provides the basic concepts, configuration procedures, and configuration
examples in different application scenarios of the Basic configuration supported by the
AR1200 device.
This document describes how to configure the Basic configuration.
This document is intended for:
lData configuration engineers
lCommissioning engineers
lNetwork monitoring engineers
lSystem maintenance engineers
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance degradation, or unexpected results.
TIP
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save
time.
NOTE
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Command Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention Description
Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.
Italic Command arguments are in italics.
[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.
{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical
bars. One item is selected.
[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical
bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.
{ x | y | ... }*Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical
bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all items can be
selected.
[ x | y | ... ]*Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical
bars. Several items or no item can be selected.
&<1-n> The parameter before the & sign can be repeated 1 to n times.
# A line starting with the # sign is comments.
Interface Numbering Conventions
Interface numbers used in this manual are examples. In device configuration, use the existing
interface numbers on devices.
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document version
contains all updates made to previous versions.
Changes in Issue 04 (2012-05-15)
Based on issue 03 (2011-09-30), the document is updated as follows:
The following information is modified:
l8.3.3 Configuring the First Successful Login to Another Device (Allocating an Public
Key to the SSH Server)
Changes in Issue 03 (2011-09-30)
Based on issue 02 (2011-06-25), the document is updated as follows:
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The following information is modified:
l1.2.3 Logging In to the Device
l9.3.6 (Optional) Upgrading the BootROM of the LPU
Changes in Issue 02 (2011-06-25)
Based on issue 01 (2011-03-30), the document is updated as follows:
The following information is modified:
l1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port
The following information is added:
l9.3.6 (Optional) Upgrading the BootROM of the LPU
Changes in Issue 01 (2011-03-30)
Initial commercial release.
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Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii
1 Logging In to the System for the First Time............................................................................1
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port..........................................................................................2
1.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.........................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Establishing the Physical Connection........................................................................................................3
1.2.3 Logging In to the Device...........................................................................................................................3
1.3 Logging In to the router Through a Mini USB Port...........................................................................................5
1.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.........................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Establishing a Physical Connection...........................................................................................................6
1.3.3 Installing the router Driver........................................................................................................................6
1.3.4 Logging In to the router...........................................................................................................................10
2 CLI Overview...............................................................................................................................13
2.1 CLI Introduction...............................................................................................................................................14
2.1.1 Command Line Interface.........................................................................................................................14
2.1.2 Command Levels.....................................................................................................................................14
2.1.3 Command Line Views.............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Online Help.......................................................................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Full Help..................................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Partial Help..............................................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Error Messages of the Command Line Interface.....................................................................................19
2.3 CLI Features.....................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.1 Editing.....................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.2 Displaying................................................................................................................................................21
2.3.3 Regular Expressions................................................................................................................................21
2.3.4 Previously-Used Commands...................................................................................................................24
2.4 Shortcut Keys...................................................................................................................................................25
2.4.1 Classifying Shortcut Keys.......................................................................................................................25
2.4.2 Defining Shortcut Keys...........................................................................................................................26
2.4.3 Use of Shortcut Keys...............................................................................................................................27
2.5 Configuration Examples...................................................................................................................................27
2.5.1 Example for Using Tab............................................................................................................................27
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2.5.2 Example for Using Shortcut Keys...........................................................................................................29
3 Basic Configuration.....................................................................................................................30
3.1 Configuring the Basic System Environment....................................................................................................31
3.1.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................31
3.1.2 Configuring the Equipment Name...........................................................................................................31
3.1.3 Setting the System Clock.........................................................................................................................32
3.1.4 Configuring a Header..............................................................................................................................38
3.1.5 Configuring the undo Command to Automatically Match the Higher-Level View................................39
3.2 Displaying System Status Messages.................................................................................................................39
3.2.1 Displaying System Configuration...........................................................................................................40
3.2.2 Displaying System Status........................................................................................................................40
3.2.3 Collecting System Diagnostic Information.............................................................................................40
4 Configuring User Interfaces......................................................................................................42
4.1 User Interface Overview...................................................................................................................................43
4.2 Configuring the Console User Interface...........................................................................................................45
4.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................45
4.2.2 Setting Physical Attributes of the Console User Interface......................................................................45
4.2.3 Setting Terminal Attributes of the Console User Interface.....................................................................47
4.2.4 Configuring User Privilege of the Console User Interface......................................................................48
4.2.5 Configuring the User Authentication Mode of the Console User Interface............................................48
4.2.6 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................50
4.3 Configuring the VTY User Interface................................................................................................................51
4.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................51
4.3.2 Configuring the Maximum Number of VTY User Interfaces.................................................................52
4.3.3 (Optional) Setting Restrictions for Incoming and Outgoing Calls on VTY User Interfaces...................53
4.3.4 Setting Terminal Attributes of the VTY User Interface..........................................................................53
4.3.5 Setting User Priority of the VTY User Interface.....................................................................................54
4.3.6 Setting the User Authentication Mode of the VTY User Interface.........................................................55
4.3.7 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................57
4.4 Configuring a TTY User Interface...................................................................................................................58
4.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................58
4.4.2 Setting Physical Attributes of a TTY User Interface...............................................................................59
4.4.3 Setting Terminal Attributes of a TTY User Interface..............................................................................60
4.4.4 Configuring User Priority of a TTY User Interface................................................................................61
4.4.5 Configuring the Authentication Mode on a TTY User Interface............................................................62
4.4.6 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................63
4.5 Configuration Examples...................................................................................................................................64
4.5.1 Example for Configuring Console User Interface...................................................................................64
4.5.2 Example for Configuring a VTY User Interface.....................................................................................65
4.5.3 Example for Configuring a TTY User Interface......................................................................................67
5 Configuring User Login.............................................................................................................69
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5.1 Overview of User Login...................................................................................................................................70
5.2 Logging in to the Devices Through the Console Port......................................................................................72
5.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................72
5.2.2 Logging In to the Device Using a Console Port......................................................................................73
5.2.3 (Optional) Configuring the Console User Interface................................................................................75
5.2.4 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................76
5.3 Logging in to Devices Using Telnet.................................................................................................................77
5.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................77
5.3.2 Configuring the User Access Level and User Authentication Mode of the VTY User Interface...........78
5.3.3 Enabling the Telnet Service.....................................................................................................................80
5.3.4 Logging in to the Device Using Telnet...................................................................................................81
5.3.5 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................82
5.4 Logging in to Devices Using STelnet...............................................................................................................83
5.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................83
5.4.2 Configuring the User Access Level and User Authentication Mode of the VTY User Interface...........84
5.4.3 Configuring SSH for the VTY User Interface.........................................................................................87
5.4.4 Configuring an SSH User and Specifying STelnet as One of Service Types.........................................87
5.4.5 Logging in to the Device Using STelnet.................................................................................................90
5.4.6 (Optional) Configuring the STelnet Server Parameters...........................................................................91
5.4.7 Checking the Configuration.....................................................................................................................92
5.5 Common Operations After Login.....................................................................................................................93
5.5.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.......................................................................................................93
5.5.2 Switching User Levels.............................................................................................................................93
5.5.3 Locking User Interfaces...........................................................................................................................94
5.5.4 Sending Messages to Other User Interfaces............................................................................................95
5.5.5 Displaying Login Users...........................................................................................................................95
5.6 Configuration Examples...................................................................................................................................96
5.6.1 Example for Configuring User Login Using a Console Port...................................................................96
5.6.2 Example for Logging In by Telnet..........................................................................................................98
5.6.3 Example for Configuring User Login by Using STelnet.......................................................................100
6 Managing the File System.......................................................................................................103
6.1 File System Overview....................................................................................................................................104
6.1.1 File System............................................................................................................................................104
6.1.2 Methods of File Management................................................................................................................104
6.2 Managing Files Using the File System...........................................................................................................105
6.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................105
6.2.2 Managing Storage Devices....................................................................................................................106
6.2.3 Managing Directories............................................................................................................................106
6.2.4 Managing Files......................................................................................................................................107
6.3 Managing Files Using FTP.............................................................................................................................109
6.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................110
6.3.2 Configuring a Local FTP User..............................................................................................................110
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6.3.3 (Optional) Specifying a Port Number for the FTP Server.....................................................................111
6.3.4 Enabling the FTP Server........................................................................................................................112
6.3.5 (Optional) Configuring the FTP Server Parameters..............................................................................112
6.3.6 (Optional) Configuring an FTP ACL....................................................................................................113
6.3.7 Accessing the System by Using FTP.....................................................................................................114
6.3.8 Managing Files Using FTP Commands.................................................................................................115
6.3.9 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................116
6.4 Managing Files Using SFTP...........................................................................................................................117
6.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................117
6.4.2 Configuring VTY User Interface...........................................................................................................118
6.4.3 Configuring SSH for the VTY User Interface.......................................................................................118
6.4.4 Configuring an SSH User and Specifying SFTP as One of Service Types...........................................119
6.4.5 Enabling the SFTP Service....................................................................................................................121
6.4.6 Accessing the System Using SFTP.......................................................................................................122
6.4.7 Managing Files Using SFTP..................................................................................................................123
6.4.8 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................124
6.5 Configuration Examples.................................................................................................................................125
6.5.1 Example for Managing Files Using the File System.............................................................................125
6.5.2 Example for Performing File Operations by Means of FTP.................................................................127
6.5.3 Example for Performing File Operations by Means of SFTP...............................................................129
7 Configuring System Startup....................................................................................................133
7.1 System Startup Overview...............................................................................................................................134
7.1.1 System Software....................................................................................................................................134
7.1.2 Configuration Files and Current Configurations...................................................................................134
7.2 Managing Configuration Files........................................................................................................................134
7.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................135
7.2.2 Saving Configuration Files....................................................................................................................135
7.2.3 Clearing a Configuration File................................................................................................................136
7.2.4 Comparing Configuration Files.............................................................................................................137
7.2.5 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................137
7.3 Specifying a File for System Startup..............................................................................................................138
7.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................138
7.3.2 Configuring System Software for a router to Load for the Next Startup..............................................139
7.3.3 Configuring the Configuration File for Router to Load at the Next Startup.........................................139
7.3.4 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................140
7.4 Configuration Examples.................................................................................................................................140
7.4.1 Example for Configuring System Startup.............................................................................................140
8 Accessing Another Device.......................................................................................................143
8.1 Accessing Another Device.............................................................................................................................144
8.1.1 Telnet Method........................................................................................................................................144
8.1.2 FTP Method...........................................................................................................................................145
8.1.3 TFTP Method........................................................................................................................................146
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8.1.4 SSH Method..........................................................................................................................................146
8.2 Logging in to Other Devices Using Telnet.....................................................................................................147
8.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................147
8.2.2 (Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for a Telnet Client..........................................................148
8.2.3 Logging in to Another Device by Using Telnet....................................................................................149
8.2.4 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................149
8.3 Logging in to Another Device Using STelnet................................................................................................150
8.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................150
8.3.2 Configuring the First Successful Login to Another Device (Enabling the First-Time Authentication on
the SSH Client)...............................................................................................................................................151
8.3.3 Configuring the First Successful Login to Another Device (Allocating an Public Key to the SSH Server)
........................................................................................................................................................................152
8.3.4 Logging in to Another Device by Using STelnet..................................................................................153
8.3.5 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................153
8.4 Accessing Files on Another Device Using TFTP...........................................................................................154
8.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................154
8.4.2 (Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for a TFTP Client...........................................................155
8.4.3 (Optional) Configuring TFTP Access Authority...................................................................................155
8.4.4 Downloading Files Using TFTP............................................................................................................156
8.4.5 Uploading Files Using TFTP.................................................................................................................156
8.4.6 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................157
8.5 Accessing Files on Another Device Using FTP.............................................................................................157
8.5.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................157
8.5.2 (Optional) Configuring the Source IP Address and Interface of the FTP Client...................................158
8.5.3 Connecting to Other Devices by Using FTP Commands......................................................................159
8.5.4 Managing Files Using FTP Commands.................................................................................................159
8.5.5 Changing Login Users...........................................................................................................................162
8.5.6 Disconnecting from the FTP Server......................................................................................................162
8.5.7 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................163
8.6 Accessing Files on Another Device Using SFTP...........................................................................................163
8.6.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................163
8.6.2 (Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for an SFTP Client.........................................................164
8.6.3 Configuring the First Successful Login to Another Device (Enabling the First-Time Authentication on
the SSH Client)...............................................................................................................................................164
8.6.4 Configuring the First Successful Login to Another Device (Allocating an Public Key to the SSH Server)
........................................................................................................................................................................165
8.6.5 Connecting to Other Devices by Using SFTP.......................................................................................166
8.6.6 Managing Files Using SFTP Commands..............................................................................................167
8.6.7 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................168
8.7 Configuration Examples.................................................................................................................................169
8.7.1 Example for Configuring Telnet Services.............................................................................................169
8.7.2 Example for Configuring the Device as the STelnet Client to Connect to the SSH Server..................171
8.7.3 Example for Configuring TFTP............................................................................................................176
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8.7.4 Example for Connecting the SFTP Client to the SSH Server...............................................................178
8.7.5 Example for Authenticating SSH Through RADIUS............................................................................182
9 Upgrade and Maintenance.......................................................................................................188
9.1 Upgrade and Maintenance Overview.............................................................................................................189
9.1.1 License Authorization............................................................................................................................189
9.1.2 Software Upgrade..................................................................................................................................189
9.1.3 Patch Management................................................................................................................................189
9.1.4 CPU and Memory Usage Thresholds....................................................................................................190
9.1.5 Device Restart........................................................................................................................................190
9.2 Activating a GTL License File.......................................................................................................................190
9.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................190
9.2.2 Uploading a GTL License File..............................................................................................................192
9.2.3 Activating the GTL License File...........................................................................................................192
9.2.4 (Optional) Enabling the Emergency State of the GTL License Module...............................................193
9.2.5 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................193
9.3 Upgrading System Software...........................................................................................................................194
9.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................194
9.3.2 Checking the System Before the Upgrade.............................................................................................195
9.3.3 Downloading a System File...................................................................................................................196
9.3.4 Specifying the System Software to Be Used at the Next Startup..........................................................202
9.3.5 Configuring a Backup Startup File........................................................................................................203
9.3.6 (Optional) Upgrading the BootROM of the LPU..................................................................................203
9.3.7 Restarting a Device................................................................................................................................204
9.3.8 (Optional) Activating a GTL License File............................................................................................204
9.3.9 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................205
9.4 Managing Patches...........................................................................................................................................206
9.4.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................206
9.4.2 Installing a Patch...................................................................................................................................206
9.4.3 Specifying a Patch File to Be Used at the Next Startup........................................................................207
9.4.4 Uninstalling a Patch...............................................................................................................................207
9.4.5 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................208
9.5 Monitoring CPU and Memory Usage.............................................................................................................208
9.5.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................208
9.5.2 Setting CPU Usage Thresholds.............................................................................................................209
9.5.3 Setting a Memory Usage Threshold......................................................................................................210
9.5.4 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................210
9.6 Restarting the Device......................................................................................................................................213
9.6.1 Establishing the Configuration Task.....................................................................................................213
9.6.2 Restarting the Device Immediately.......................................................................................................213
9.6.3 Configuring the Device to Restart as Scheduled...................................................................................214
9.6.4 Checking the Configuration...................................................................................................................214
9.7 Configuration Examples.................................................................................................................................215
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9.7.1 Example for Upgrading System Software.............................................................................................215
9.7.2 Example for Installing a Patch File.......................................................................................................219
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1 Logging In to the System for the First Time
About This Chapter
You can log in to a new router through the console port or mini USB port to configure the
router.
1.1 Introduction
You can configure a device that is powered on for the first time by logging in through the console
port or mini USB port.
1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port
This section describes how to establish the configuration environment by using the console port
to connect a terminal to a router.
1.3 Logging In to the router Through a Mini USB Port
This section describes how to connect a terminal to the router through a mini USB port.
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1.1 Introduction
You can configure a device that is powered on for the first time by logging in through the console
port or mini USB port.
A main control board provides a console port and a mini USB port. To configure a device,
connect the user terminal serial port to the device console port or connect the user terminal USB
port to the mini USB port of the device.
NOTE
lThe first time a device is powered, you must use the console port or mini USB port to log into the
device. For example, first log in to the device through the console port or mini USB port before
configuring an IP address to log in to the device using Telnet.
lBefore using the mini USB port to log in to a device, install the mini USB port driver on the user
terminal.
lThe mini USB port and console port cannot be used together.
1.2 Logging In to the Device Through the Console Port
This section describes how to establish the configuration environment by using the console port
to connect a terminal to a router.
1.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before logging in to the router through the console port, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain any data required for the
configuration. This will help you complete the configuration task quickly and correctly.
Applicable Environment
When the router is powered on for the first time, you could use the console port to log in to the
router to configure and manage the router.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before logging in to the router through the console port, complete the following tasks:
lInstalling terminal emulation program on the PC (for example, Windows XP
HyperTerminal)
lPreparing the console cable
Data Preparation
To log in to the router through the console port or mini USB port, you need the following data.
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No. Data
1Terminal communication parameters
lBaud rate
lData bit
lParity
lStop bit
lFlow-control mode
NOTE
The system automatically uses default parameter values for the first login.
1.2.2 Establishing the Physical Connection
You can use a cable to connect the console port of the router to the COM port of a terminal.
Procedure
Step 1 Power on all devices to perform a self-check.
Step 2 Use a cable to connect the console port of the router to the COM port of a PC.
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1.2.3 Logging In to the Device
To manage a router that is powered on for the first time, you can log in to it using the console
port.
Context
PC terminal attributes, including the transmission rate, data bit, parity bit, stop bit, and flow
control mode must be configured to match those configured for the console port. Default values
for terminal attributes are used during the first login to the device.
Procedure
Step 1 Start a terminal emulator on the PC and create a connection, as shown in Figure 1-1.
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Figure 1-1 Connection creation
Step 2 Set an interface, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 Interface settings
Step 3 Set communication parameters to match the router defaults, as shown in Figure 1-3.
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Figure 1-3 Communication parameter settings
Step 4 Press Enter. A command-line prompt such as <Huawei> appears, and the user view is displayed
for you to configure the router.
NOTE
When you connect to the console port of a AR1200 that does not have a startup configuration file, the
system displays "Auto-Config is working. Before configuring the device, stop Auto-Config. If you perform
configurations when Auto-Config is running, the DHCP, routing, DNS, and VTY configurations will be
lost. Do you want to stop Auto-Config? [y/n]:"
lTo continue Auto-Config, enter n and press Enter.
lTo stop Auto-Config, choose y and press Enter.
CAUTION
If you choose n but still perform configurations through the console port, the DHCP, routing, DNS,
and VTY configurations that you have performed will be lost.
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1.3 Logging In to the router Through a Mini USB Port
This section describes how to connect a terminal to the router through a mini USB port.
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1.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before logging in to the router through a mini USB port, familiarize yourself with the applicable
environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the data required for the
configuration. This will help you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
When the router is powered off for the first time, log in to the router through a mini USB port
to configure and manage the router.
Pre-Configuration Tasks
Before logging in to the router through a mini USB port, complete the following tasks:
lInstalling the terminal emulation program such as the HyperTerminal in the Windows XP
operating system on the PC
lPreparing mini USB cables
Data Preparation
To log in to the router through a mini USB port, you need the following data.
No. Data
1Terminal communication parameters including the baud rate, data bit, parity bit, stop
bit, and flow control mode
1.3.2 Establishing a Physical Connection
This section describes how to use a mini USB cable to connect the router mini USB port to a
PC USB port.
Procedure
Step 1 Power on all the devices and perform self-check.
Step 2 Use a mini USB cable to connect a PC USB port to the router mini USB port.
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1.3.3 Installing the router Driver
This section describes how to install the router driver on a PC so that the PC can discover and
identify the AR1200.
Context
The router driver supports only the Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating
systems.
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NOTE
Visit http://support.huawei.com and choose Software Center > Version Software > Data Communication
Product Line > Router > AR1200&2200&3200>AR1200>AR1200 V200R001C01SPC200 to download
AR_MiniUSB_driver_1_0.
Procedure
Step 1 Double-click the diver installation file on the PC and click Next, as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4 Running a driver on the PC
Step 2 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next, as shown in Figure 1-5.
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Figure 1-5 Accepting the terms in the license agreement
Step 3 Click Change to change the driver directory, and click Next, as shown in Figure 1-6.
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