Site Environment; Installing The Router - Huawei AR Series Quick Start Manual

4 Site Environment

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.

5 Installing the Router

Scenario 1: Desk Mounting
Before You Start
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 (
purchased) in this slot to protect the router against theft.
Installation Procedure
Step 1 Attach four rubber pads to the bottom.
Step 2 Place the router on a desk.
Scenario 2: Wall Mounting
Before You Start
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.
Installation Procedure
Step 1
Use the marker to mark installation hole positions. The distance between two installation holes is 185 mm.
Step 2
Fix M4 mounting screws against the wall and leave 2 mm distance away from the wall.
) on the side of the chassis. You can install a security lock (separately
Step 3 (Optional) Install a security lock.
Step 4 Connect the ground cable to the ground point.
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