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Quick Start GuideAR120&AR150&AR160&AR200&AR1200&AR2200&

AR3200&AR3600 Series Enterprise Routers10 (2015-08-30)Part number: 31505422

Packing List

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Router (1, with the product model on the nameplate)

Power cable (1)

Power adapter (1, only delivered with the AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series routers )

Installation accessory package:

- Ground cable (1) - Console cable (1) - Warranty card (1) - Quick Start Guide (1)

- Rubber pads (4) - Locking latches (1) - Mounting brackets (2) - Certificate (1)

The installation accessory package of an AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series router does not include the console cable or mounting brackets.Items and quantities in the installation accessory package vary depending on the product model.

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Safety Guidelines

Site Environment

To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the router and

in this document. and 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 those that Huawei can predict. 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.

WARNING CAUTION

During router transport and installation, prevent the router from colliding with objects like doors, walls, or shelves.

During installation and maintenance, take ESD protection measures, for example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist

strap. There should be sufficient space around the router for heat dissipation. Leave at least 50 mm clearance at

two sides and rear of the router.

If multiple routers are installed in a cabinet, leave at least 1 U distance between each two routers (1 U = 44.45 mm).

WARNING

CAUTION

AR series enterprise routers are class A products. In a domestic environment, these products may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The installation, connection, and login methods of AR series enterprise routers are similar. This document uses the

AR1220 AC router as an example. For more information, see the Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide.The router appearance in this document is for reference only and may differ from the actual appearance.

NOTE

Do not place the router in an environment with flammable or explosive gases, or

electromagnetic interference.

Do not place the router in a dusty environment.

The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, or heavy dew. If the relative

humidity is high, use dehumidifiers or air conditioners with dehumidification features.

The installation site must be well ventilated.

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Installing the RouterScenario 1: Desk Mounting

Scenario 2: Wall Mounting

Only the AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series routers and AR1200 series routers can be desk-mounted.

Do not stack routers on top of or closely next to each other.

Do not place other objects on the router.

NOTE

Only the AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series routers and AR1200 series routers can be wall-mounted.

The distance between two installation holes of the AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series routers is 130 mm.

The distance between two installation holes of the AR1200 series routers is 270 mm.

The panel with interfaces must face down to protect the interfaces from water.

NOTE

Attach four rubber pads to the bottom.

Use the marker to mark installation hole

positions. The distance between two

installation holes is 270 mm.

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Place the router on a desk.2

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Fix a mounting screws against the wall and

leave 2 mm distance away from the wall.

Hang the router on the mounting screws.

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270mm

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The applicable mounting brackets and their installation methods differ on various product models. Use appropriate

mounting brackets for each specific model.

You need to install rear mounting bracket guide rails for the AR2204, AR2220E, AR2204-51GE-P, AR2204-27GE-P,

AR2204-27GE and AR2204E. The guide rails are delivered with them.

The AR2220, AR2240, AR2240C, AR3260 and AR3670 is heavier than other models. Before installing the AR2220,

AR2240, AR2240C, AR3260 and AR3670, install L-shaped guide rails or trays(separately purchased).

Cabinet mounting is not recommended for Wi-Fi-capable routers.

If routers with the LTE or 3G function are installed in a cabinet, use indoor remote antennas for the routers. Install

indoor remote antennas on the primary LTE or 3G interfaces on the routers.

NOTE

Scenario 3: Cabinet Mounting

Requirements for cabinetThe router can be installed in a 19-inch standard cabinet.

Cabinets purchased from other vendors must be at least 3 U high and over 600 mm deep. When the AR2240,

AR2240C, AR3260, or AR3670 is installed in a 600 mm cabinet, the cabinet doors must be single-swing doors.

When installing an AR2204, AR2220E, AR2204-51GE-P, AR2204-27GE-P, AR2204-27GE, or AR2204E with front

and rear mounting brackets, ensure that the distance between front and rear mounting rails is within the

range of 375 mm to 454 mm or 507 mm to 566 mm.

If the distance between front and rear mounting brackets is not within the required range, install guide rails or

a tray in the cabinet to support the router. Guide rails or trays are not delivered with the product and must be

purchased separately.

Secure mounting brackets to the router with M4 screws.1

Applicable to AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series

Applicable to AR2201-48FE/AR2202-48FEApplicable to AR1200 series

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Applicable to AR2204/AR2220E/AR2204-51GE-P/AR2204-27GE-P/AR2204-27GE/AR2204E

Applicable to AR2220

Applicable to AR2240/AR2240C Applicable to AR3260/AR3670

Distances between mounting holes on a mounting rail are different, so the

length of three mounting holes may not 1 U. Observe the scale ticks on the

mounting rails carefully when installing floating nuts.

For the AR2204, AR2220E, AR2204-51GE-P, AR2204-27GE-P, AR2204-27GE,

and AR2204E, install four floating nuts on rear mounting rails. Align the

floating nuts on the rear mounting rails with the floating nuts on the front

mounting rails.

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Install floating nuts.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.

(Optional) Install guide rails.

AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200/AR1200 series/AR2201-48FE/AR2202-48FE: Ignore this step and go to , because they do not require guide rails.

AR2204/AR2220E/AR2204-51GE-P/AR2204-27GE-P/AR2204-27GE/AR2204E: Fix the rear mounting bracket guide rails on the rear mounting rails.

AR2220/AR2240/AR2240C/AR3260/AR3670: Fix L-shaped guide rails on the mounting rails at both sides.

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Place the router in the cabinet.

Secure the router with M6 screws.

AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200/AR1200 series/AR2201-48FE/AR2202-48FE: Support the bottom of the router with

one hand and fix the router with the other hand.

AR2204/AR2220E/AR2204-51GE-P/AR2204-27GE-P/AR2204-27GE/AR2204E: Align the rear mounting brackets with their

guide rails and gently slide the router into the guide rails.

AR2220/AR2240/AR2240C/AR3260/AR3670: Install the router onto the L-shaped guide rails.

NOTE

Installing Cards

The following table lists cards supported by the AR router.

Not supported

Supported

Not supported

Supported

Supported

Not supported

Supported

Not supported

Supported

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Supported(except AR2204)

Supported(only AR2240)

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported Not supported Not supported

Device Model SIC WSIC XSIC SRUAR120/AR150/160/200 series

AR1200 series

AR2201-48FE/AR2202-48FE

Supported Supported Supported SupportedAR3200 series

Supported Supported Supported SupportedAR3600 series

AR2200 series

SIC panelWSIC panel

XSIC panel

SRU panel

AR2204-51GE-P/AR2204-27GEAR2204-27GE-P/AR2204E

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Scenario 1: Not Removing Guide Rails

The methods for installing SIC/WSIC/XSIC/SRU cards into SIC/WSIC/XSIC/SRU slots are the same. This example describes

how to install a SIC card.

NOTE

Remove the filler panel from a SIC slot.

Horizontally push the SIC card along the guide rail of the SIC slot and close the ejector levers.

Fasten captive screws.

Before installing a card, check whether the router is correctly grounded.

Wear an ESD wrist strap or ESD gloves.

Install filler panels in vacant slots to ensure electromagnetic shielding in compliance with Electro Magnetic

Compatibility (EMC) and efficient heat dissipation.

CAUTION

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Scenario 2: Removing Guide Rail

Slots on the router can be combined to form larger slots. Two SIC slots can be combined into one WSIC slot; two SIC

slots and the WSIC slot below them can be combined into one XSIC slot by removing the guide rail; two XSIC slots can

be combined into one SRU slot by removing the guide rail. The following example describes how to combine two SIC

slots to install a WSIC card.

NOTE

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Connecting the Router

For details about pin assignments and cable connections, see the Hardware Description.NOTE

Remove filler panels from two SIC slots.

Loosen the screw on the guide rail .

Remove the guide rail in the middle.

Horizontally push the WSIC card along the guide rail of the WSIC slot and close the eject levers.

Fasten captive screws.

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WARNING Do not connect power cables while the power is on.

Do not power on a router before you finish connecting and routing cables.

Invisible laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or connectors of

optical fibers without eye protection.

To use a router, you must correctly connect its ground cable, which is an important measure to protect the

router against lightning and interference.

Ground point

AC power strip

Ground cableGround point

AC power cableAC power socket

Operation terminal (usually a PC)Console cableConsole interface (used for first login)

Interface Cable Connect To

Layer 2 interface: switch or PCLayer 3 interface: upper-layer network device such as router

Network cableEthernet interface (FE/GE)

Commontelephone line

Commontelephone line

ADSL/VDSL interface

Terminal with the DSL interfaceG．SHDSL cableor network cableG.SHDSL interface

Optical fiber +Optical moduleSFP optical interface

Antenna interface

Terminal with the DSL interface

Sends and receives wireless signals and does not need to connect to any device.

Upper-layer network device such as router

For the applicable optical modules, see section "Optical Module" in the Hardware Description.

FXS: Analog phoneFXO: PSTN network

FXS/FXO

WiFi antenna3G antennaLTE antennaBluetooth/Zigbeeantenna

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Slow blinking green: The system is running properly.NOTE

You can log in to the web platform using Mozilla Firefox 12.0 or later, Google Chrome 23 or later, or Microsoft Internet

Explorer 8.0 or later.

NOTE

Powering On the Router

Logging In to the Router (Through Web)

Before powering on the router, complete the following operations :

Turn on the power switch of the router.

Check the SYS or PWR indicator status.

Connect the ground cable and the power cable.

Verify that the input voltage is within the normal range (100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).

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Use a network cable to connect a PC to the management interface of the router.

Start your browser, enter the URL https://192.168.1.1 in the address box, and press Enter to

display the login page.

Enter account information.

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Method 1: Using the default web login settings

RST

SYS WAN

ACT

AR1200 Series

RST

SYS

Now, you can configure the router on the web page. For more information, see the Web-based

Configuration.

Default account information for the AR120/AR150/AR160/AR200 series routers

User name: admin

Password: Admin@huawei or admin (case-sensitive)

Enter the default password of the web system. If you fail to log in using the password Admin@huawei, the router

you are using is an early delivered product. Use the the password admin to log in to the router.

NOTE

Default account information for the AR1200/AR2200/AR3200/AR3600 series routers

User name: admin

Password: Admin@huawei (case-sensitive)

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NOTE

NOTE

Use a console cable to connect a PC to the CON/AUX interface of the router.

Start the terminal simulation software, create a connection, configure the connected port,

and set communication parameters as follows.

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Method 2: Using the configured web login settings

Bits per second (B): 9600

Data bits (D): 8

Parity (P): None

Stop bits (S): 1

Flow control (F): None

If you fail to log in to the web platform, the current software version of the router does not

support login using the default web login settings. In this case, try method 2: using the configured

web login settings.

If your PC's operating system provides terminal simulation software (like Hyper

Terminal in Windows 2000/XP), you do not need to install additional terminal

simulation software. If the PC runs on an operating system without terminal

simulation software (like Windows 7), install third-party terminal simulation

software on the PC by referring to user manual or online help.

A PC may have more than one serial port. Select the port connected to the

console port. Generally, COM1 is used. If you modify the serial port

communication parameters on the router, modify the communication

parameters on the PC to ensure that they use the same communication

parameters, and then set up the connection again.

Press Enter until the following information is displayed.

(The following information is only for reference.)

In V200R005C30 or a later version, the system will prompt you to enter the default password.

The default user name is admin and the default password is Admin@huawei.

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Login authentication

Username:admin

Password:

Info: The entered password is the same as the default. You are

advised to change it to ensure security.

Please configure the login password (8-128)

Enter Password:

Confirm Password:

In a version earlier than V200R005C30, the system will prompt you to configure a password.

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The password entered in interactive mode is not displayed on the screen.NOTE

You can log in to the web platform using Mozilla Firefox 12.0 or later, Google Chrome 23 or later, or Microsoft

Internet Explorer 8.0 or later.

NOTE

Configure a management IP address for the router.

The following example sets the management IP address to 192.168.1.1 and mask length to

24 on GE0/0/0.

The management IP address of the router is set to 192.168.1.1.

Enable the Web server function.

Configure an HTTPS user and set the user level.

The HTTPS user level is set to the management level.

Enter account information.

Enter the user name and password configured in step 7 to log in to the router.

Start your browser, enter the URL https://192.168.1.1 in the address box, and press Enter to

display the login page.

Use a network cable to connect the PC to the management interface of the router.

After successful login, you can configure the router on the command line interface. For more

information, see the CLI-based Configuration.

To configure the router using the web-based management system, perform the following steps.

After a login password is configured, this password will be required upon next login if password authentication is

used on this user interface.

If you forget the login password, restore the password according to the Troubleshooting.

CAUTION

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<Huawei> system-view

[Huawei] interface gigabitethernet 0/0/0

[Huawei-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] ip address 192.168.1.1 24

[Huawei-GigabitEthernet0/0/0] quit

[Huawei] aaa

[Huawei-aaa] local-user admin password cipher Admin@huawei

[Huawei-aaa] local-user admin privilege level 15

[Huawei-aaa] local-user admin service-type http

[Huawei-aaa] quit

[Huawei] quit

<Huawei> save

[Huawei] http server enable

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You can use the web-based management system to configure the router. For details, see

Web-based Configuration.

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Obtaining Product Documentation and Technical Support

In V200R005C20 and later versions, you can open the web login page of your router, and click

Open Source Software Notice at the lower right corner of the page to view details about the open

source software notice.

Trademarks and Permissions

Open Source Software Notice

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