Huawei AR600 Series User manual

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
AR600, AR1600, AR6000, and AR6000-S
Series Routers
Quick Start Guide
Issue: 10 (2021-07-09)
Part Number: 31509419

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Thank you for purchasing a Huawei AR series router. This guide describes how to install AR600, AR1600,
AR6000, and AR6000-S series routers. It also explains how to log in to your router for the first time.
For more information, see the for your router on the
Huawei support website.
The installation, cable connection, and login methods for most 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 dierent from actual devices.
Any procedural dierences between models are specified at the start of each section.
1 About This Guide
Chassis (with the product model on the nameplate)
Power adapter (only delivered with the AR600
series routers)
Power cable
Installation accessory package:
The numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package dier for dierent product models.
Only the installation accessory package of an AR1610-X6/AR6280 sub-series/AR6300 sub-series routers include the console cable.
The installation accessory package of an AR610 sub-series router does not include the ground cable and locking latches.
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.
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
Mandatory Optional
- Warranty Card
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- Rubber pads
- Ground cable
- Locking latches
- Mounting brackets (including screws)
- Console cable
Quick Start Guide

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4 Site Environment
5 Installing the Router
Scenario 1: Desk Mounting
The AR600 series, AR1600 series, AR6120 sub-series, and AR6121 sub-series routers can be desk-mounted. For the
AR610 sub-series routers, you can place the router directly on a desk to finish the installation.
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
Scenario 2: Wall Mounting (through the Installation Holes)
This installation method applies to the AR600 series (excluding the AR651F-Lite and AR651C) and AR6120
sub-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 AR610 sub-series routers is 153 mm.
Before You Start
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.
The WLAN functions on the 5.15 GHz–5.35 GHz band for the equipment are restricted to indoor use only in the
UK, Hong Kong, and all European Union countries.
Ensure that the temperature and humidity at the installation site meet the router operation requirements. For
the specific requirements, see the for your router on the Huawei support website.
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Hardware Description
The distance between two installation holes of the AR650 sub-series (excluding the AR651F-Lite and AR651C)
routers is 185 mm.
The distance between two installation holes of the AR6120 sub-series routers is 270 mm.

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Scenario 3: Wall Mounting (through the Mounting Brackets)
This installation method applies to the AR651F-Lite, AR651C, and AR6121 sub-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.
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
1
2
Hang the router on the mounting screws.
Connect the ground cable to the ground point.
Step 3
Step 4
Use the marker to mark installation hole positions.
Fix M4 mounting screws against the wall and leave 2 mm distance away from the wall.
Step 1
Step 2
Installation Procedure
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Scenario 4: Cabinet/Rack Mounting
AR series (excluding the AR610 sub-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, LTE or 5G function are installed in a cabinet, use indoor remote antennas for
the routers. Install indoor remote antennas on the primary 3G, LTE or 5G interfaces on the routers.
Before You Start
90° 90°
a
c
b
50 mm-55 mm
3
5 N•m
M6
4
1.4 N•m
M4
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2
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 sub-series
AR6280 sub-series/AR6300 sub-series
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 sub-series (excluding
AR651F-Lite/AR651C)
Applicable to AR1610-X6/AR6121 sub-series
Applicable to AR651F-Lite/AR651C
Applicable to AR6120 sub-series
Applicable to AR6280 sub-series Applicable to AR6300 sub-series
Distance between mounting
rails: 507 mm-566 mm
Distance between mounting
rails: 375 mm-454 mm
Applicable to AR6140 sub-series

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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
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 (excluding 1LTE4, 1LTE4-EA, 1CLTE4-CN, 1ELTE6-EA, and 1LTE6-EA) 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

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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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AR160
Series
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X4
Wi Fi 2
12 V; 5 A
AR651W-
CONSOLE
HDD
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G E4 GE 5
Wi Fi 1
Wi Fi 0
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Power adapter
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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
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 3G/LTE/5G functions.
The ground cable of the AR651F-Lite and AR651C routers must be routed from the top.
No ground cable is required for AR610 sub-series routers.
Before You Start

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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.
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
In V300R019C00 and later versions, the default user name is admin and the default password is
[email protected].
In versions earlier than V300R019C00, the default user name is admin and the default password is
Admin@huawei.