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AR400 Series Router
Installation and Safety Guide
AR415S
AR440S
AR441S
AR442S
AR450S
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AR400 Series Router Installation and Safety Guide AR415S AR440S AR441S AR442S AR450S
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2 AR400 Series Router AR400 Series Installation and Safety Guide Document Number 613-000313 Rev D. Copyright © 2004-2011 Allied Telesis Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no
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Installation and Safety Guide 3 Table of Contents Models Covered By This Guide ........................................................................................... 4 Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 4 AR415S Router ........................................................................................................................ 6 Installing the AR415S ................................
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4 AR400 Series Router Models Covered By This Guide This Installation and Safety Guide includes information on these models: ■ AR415S ■ AR440S ■ AR441S ■ AR442S ■ AR450S You can download updates to this document from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation/ Package Contents Before beginning any installation, please check the package contents. Contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or missing. AR415S ■ one AR400 Series router ■ one AC power c
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Installation and Safety Guide 5 AR440S, AR441S and AR442S ■ one AR400 Series router ■ one AC power cord ■ one power cord retaining clip ■ one serial null modem cable for connecting the router to a terminal or PC ■ two UTP network cables ■ one DSL cable AR440S: two in Australia and New Zealand ■ one 19 inch rack-mount kit ■ one AR400 Series Router Installation and Safety Guide ■ one AR400 Series Router Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (includes the complete AR400 Series Document Set and utiliti
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6 AR400 Series Router AR415S Router This section describes how to install the AR415S router. ■ “Installing the AR415S” below ■ “Configuring the AR415S” on page 9 ■ “Connecting Data Cables to AR415S” on page 13 ■ “System LEDs on AR415S” on page 14 For corresponding information about installing an AR440S, AR441S or AR442S, see “AR440S, AR441S, AR442S Routers” on page 15. For corresponding information about installing an AR450S, see “AR450S Router” on page 27. Installing the AR415S Selecting a S
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Installation and Safety Guide 7 Installing an Optional PIC If you purchased an optional PIC, install it now by following the Port Interface Card Quick Install Guide. The PIC Quick Install Guide can be found with the PIC, on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, or can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation/ Installing the Router in a Rack 1. Gather additional items. You will need: � the rack-mount kit (in your router package, or ordered from your authorised Allied Te
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8 AR400 Series Router 6. Mount the router in the rack. Use appropriate rack mounting screws (not supplied). Applying Power to the Router 1. Check the supply voltage and the router’s rated voltage. AR400 Series routers are fitted with a universal mains power supply that will function over the range 100 VAC to 240 VAC and 50 Hz to 60 Hz. For continued protection against the risk of fire and shock hazard, replace fuses only with the same type and rating. Warning The specific power supply requirem
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Installation and Safety Guide 9 Configuring the AR415S You can configure the router via the command line interface (CLI) or the graphical user interface (GUI). First use the CLI to assign an IP address to the router, then use the CLI or the GUI to complete the configuration. ■ “Using the CLI to configure the AR415S” below ■ “Using the GUI to configure the AR415S” on page 11 Using the CLI to configure the AR415S This section describes how to access the router’s command line interface (CLI) us
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10 AR400 Series Router 2. Log in and set the password. The login prompt appears on the terminal or PC. If the login prompt does not appear, press [Enter] two or three times. When the router boots for the first time it automatically creates an account with manager privileges. The account has the user name “manager” and the password is “friend”. Passwords are case sensitive. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password. Login: manager Password: friend The router’s command prompt appear
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Installation and Safety Guide 11 Using the GUI to configure the AR415S This section describes how to access the GUI via a switch port in VLAN1 on the AR415S router, when the PC and the router are in the same subnet, in order to configure the router. The router’s switch ports all belong to VLAN1 by default. The GUI requires a PC and web browser. Supported browsers are Internet Explorer 5.0 or later and Netscape 6.2.2 or later, with JavaScript enabled. If you are using a toolbar or plug-in on
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12 AR400 Series Router 3. Enable IP. In the CLI, enter the command: enable ip 4. Assign an IP address to VLAN1. Assign the VLAN1 interface an IP address in the subnet that the PC uses, using the command: add ip interface=vlan1 ip=ipaddress mask=mask 5. Browse to the GUI. If you access the Internet through a proxy server, set your browser to bypass the proxy for the IP address you assigned to the VLAN1 interface. Point your web browser at the IP address of the VLAN interface. 6. Log in and set
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Installation and Safety Guide 13 Connecting Data Cables to AR415S Connecting the router to your network: 1. Connect to the LAN If you have not already done so, use straight-through Ethernet patch cables to connect the device(s) on your private network (LAN) to the router’s switch port(s). By default, all switch ports are members of VLAN1. 2. Connect to the WAN. Caution If you intend to use a firewall, configure it before you activate the WAN link. Once initial configuration is complete, co
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14 AR400 Series Router System LEDs on AR415S The LEDs described in the following table show the operational status and port activity for the AR415S router. LED State Function PWR Green The router is receiving power and the power switch is ON. SYS Amber Lit briefly during router start up, or the router is malfunctioning. Off Normal operation. PIC 0 Green A port interface card (PIC) is correctly installed and has been detected by the router. Off No PIC is installed, or the router has not rec
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Installation and Safety Guide 15 AR440S, AR441S, AR442S Routers This section describes how to install the AR440S, AR441S and AR442S routers. ■ “Installing the AR440S, AR441S, AR442S” below ■ “Configuring the AR440S, AR441S, AR442S” on page 19 ■ “Connecting Data Cables to AR440S, AR441S, AR442S” on page 25 ■ “System LEDs on AR440S, AR441S, AR442S” on page 26 For corresponding information about installing an AR415S, see “AR415S Router” on page 6. For corresponding information about installing an
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16 AR400 Series Router Installing an Optional PIC If you purchased an optional PIC, install it now by following the Port Interface Card Quick Install Guide. The PIC Quick Install Guide can be found with the PIC, on the Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, or can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/documentation/ Installing the Router in a Rack 1. Gather additional items. You will need: � the rack-mount kit (in your router package, or ordered from your authorised Allied Telesis dis
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Installation and Safety Guide 17 6. Mount the router in the rack. Use appropriate rack mounting screws (not supplied). Installing the Router on a Wall You can install the router on a firm wall. 1. Gather additional items. You will need: � a wall mount bracket kit (ordered from your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller) � a Phillips #1 screwdriver � a Phillips #2 screwdriver � If you are fixing the router to a solid masonry or hollow wall, you need equipment to drill a 6 mm hole.
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18 AR400 Series Router Applying Power to the Router 1. Check the supply voltage and the router’s rated voltage. AR400 Series routers are fitted with a universal mains power supply that will function over the range 100 VAC to 240 VAC and 50 Hz to 60 Hz. For continued protection against the risk of fire and shock hazard, replace fuses only with the same type and rating. Warning The specific power supply requirements for a particular model are clearly displayed on the rear or underside of the ro
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Installation and Safety Guide 19 Configuring the AR440S, AR441S, AR442S By default, the DHCP server on the router is enabled, and all the switch ports belong to the default VLAN (vlan1), which has an IP address of 192.168.1.1 (“Default Configuration on AR440S, AR441S, AR442S” on page 35). We recommend starting to configure the router using the graphical user interface (GUI), with its easy wizards. If necessary, you can then use the Command line interface (CLI) to complete your configuration.
