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Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the...
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Translated Safety Statements Important: Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Contents Preface ....................................11 Document Conventions .............................. 12 Contacting Allied Telesis ............................13 Chapter 1: Overview ................................. 15 Features ..................................16 10/100/1000 Mbps Twisted Pair Ports ........................ 16 WAN Ports ................................16 USB Port ................................16 USB Retainer Slot ............................... 16 Reset Button ................................
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Contents Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................. 67 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................... 69 Physical Specifications ..............................69 Environmental Specifications............................69 Power Specifications ..............................70 Certifications ................................70 RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts..........................71 RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts ........................72...
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Figures Figure 1: Front panel of the AT-A2050V router ........................19 Figure 2: Back panel of the AT-AR2050V router ........................19 Figure 3: AT-AR2050V management panel..........................20 Figure 4: Power LED ................................24 Figure 5: Fault LED................................25 Figure 6: HA LED..................................25 Figure 7: USB LED ................................26 Figure 8: ETH1 Port LEDs ..............................27...
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Tables Table 1: Power LED ................................24 Table 2: Fault LED ................................25 Table 3: High Availability LED .............................26 Table 4: USB LED ................................27 Table 5: LEDs for ETH1 Port ...............................28 Table 6: LEDs for the Twisted Pair LAN Ports ........................29 Table 7: Product Dimension ..............................69 Table 8: Product Weight ..............................69 Table 9: Environmental Specifications ..........................69 Table 10: Maximum Power Consumption ..........................70...
Preface This guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-AR2050V router. This preface contains the following sections: “Document Conventions” on page 12 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13...
Preface Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: ...
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Features” on page 16 “Package Contents” on page 18 “Front and Back Panels” on page 19 “Management Panel” on page 20 “Management Software” on page 21 ...
Chapter 1: Overview Features Here are the features of the AR2050V router. 10/100/1000 Here are the basic features of the 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports. Mbps Twisted 4 copper LAN ports per router Pair Ports 10Base-T (IEEE 802.3i), 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3u), and 1000Base-T (IEEE 802.3ab) compliant ...
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router twisted pair LAN ports One Function 1 LED One Function 2 LED Kensington Lock Here are the basic features of the Kensington lock hole. Hole Used for attaching a lock-and-cable apparatus ...
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Front and Back Panels The front panel of the AT-AR2050V router is shown in Figure 1. CONSOLE BYPASS ETH1 FAULT FNC1 FNC2 RESET READY FAULT 1000 LINK 100 LINK MASTER STANDBY ETH Port Management Panel...
Chapter 1: Overview Management Panel Figure 3 identifies the components in the management panel on the AT- AR2050V router. Reset Button USB Retainer Slot CONSOLE FAULT FNC1 FNC2 RESET FAULT STANDBY USB Port Console Port Figure 3. AT-AR2050V management panel...
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Management Software The routers are shipped with the management software pre-installed. The software provides a Command Line Interface (CLI) and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for in-band, over-the-network management. In the unlikely event that the management software becomes corrupted or damaged on the router, you can download the software from the Allied Telesis corporate web site and reinstall it on the router.
Chapter 1: Overview Twisted Pair Ports The AT-AR2050V router features 4 twisted pair LAN ports and 1 twisted pair port for WAN connection. All ports are 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compliant. You can set the port speeds and duplex modes either automatically with IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation or manually with...
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router WAN Ports ETH1 Port The router has one ETH1 port that support 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted pair ports. You can use the ETH1 port to connect the router to the WAN. Bypass Port The router has one bypass port. You can use the bypass port to connect the master router to a backup router to maintain the incoming WAN link.
Chapter 1: Overview LEDs Here are the descriptions of the LEDs. Power LED The Power LED reports the status of AC power. The LED is shown in Figure 4. CONSOLE FAULT Power LED FNC1 FNC2 RESET READY FAULT MASTER STANDBY Figure 4.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Fault LED The Fault LED reports the status of the router. The LED is shown in Figure Fault LED CONSOLE FAULT FNC1 FNC2 RESET READY FAULT MASTER STANDBY Figure 5. Fault LED The LED is described in Table 2.
Chapter 1: Overview The LED is described in Table 3. Table 3. High Availability LED State Description No HA-Mode VRRP (Virtual Router High Redundancy Protocol) instances are Availability configured with associated WAN interfaces on the router. Steady An HA-Mode VRRP instance on the router Green is in master state.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router The LED is described in Table 4. Table 4. USB LED State Description No USB memory device is attached. Steady USB memory device is experiencing Yellow failure. Steady USB memory device is mounted correctly. Green...
A port has not established a link with another network device. LEDs for the Each twisted pair port on the AT-AR2050V router has two LEDs that display link, activity, duplex and collision information. The LEDs are shown Twisted Pair in Figure 9.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Duplex/Collision LED 1000 LINK 100 LINK Link/Activity LED Figure 9. LEDs for the 10/100/1000Base-T Ports The LEDs are described in Table 6. Table 6. LEDs for the Twisted Pair LAN Ports State Description Solid Green A port has established a 1000 Mbps link to a network device.
Chapter 1: Overview Function 1 LED The Function 1 LED is shown in Figure 10. The Function 1 LED is user configurable and controlled by trigger actions. CONSOLE FAULT FNC1 Function 1 LED FNC2 RESET READY FAULT MASTER STANDBY Figure 10. Function 1 LED Function 2 LED The Function 2 LED is shown in Figure 11.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router USB Port The management panel has a USB port which is shown in Figure 12. You may also use the port for the following maintenance purposes. Store configuration files on a USB device and copy the files to routers whose settings have been lost or corrupted ...
Chapter 1: Overview USB Retainer Slot The management panel has a USB retainer slot which is shown in Figure 13. You can use the USB retainer kit and the USB retainer slot to prevent the USB device from falling out the USB port. Note Cable ties are designed to be used only once.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router of the USB retainer as shown in Figure 14. Double-side adhesive tape USB retainer ring Stick Back of the USB retainer Cut to an appropriate size Figure 14. USB retainer 2. Mount the USB device into the USB port and then attach the H-shaped tip of the USB retainer to the USB retainer slot as shown in Figure 15.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Console Port The Console port is used to establish a management session with the router to configure its features and parameter settings. The Console port is shown in Figure 17. This type of management uses serial RS-232 and is commonly referred to as local or out-of-band management because it is not conducted over your network.
Chapter 1: Overview Reset Button The reset button is located between the Console port and the USB port. You may use the reset button to restore the router to its factory default settings or reboot the router. To return to the factory default settings, press and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds, and then release the button.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Power Supply Each router has an internal power supply with a single AC power supply socket on the back panel. A power cable is supplied with the router. You can use the On/Off switch on the back panel of the router to power the router on or off.
Chapter 2 Beginning the Installation The chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 40 “Choosing a Site for the Routers” on page 44 “Unpacking the Router” on page 45...
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precautions before beginning the installation procedure. Note Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Warning Class 1 Laser product.
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Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3 Warning Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket outlet.
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Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Attention: Le remplacement de la batterie par une batterie de type incorrect peut provoquer un danger d’explosion.
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Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Caution The unit does not contain serviceable components. Please return damaged units for servicing. E42...
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation Choosing a Site for the Routers Observe these requirements when planning the installation of the router. If you plan to install the routers in an equipment rack, check to be sure that the rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Unpacking the Router Figure 19 lists the items that come with the AT-AR2050V router. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. You should retain the original packaging material in the event you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.
Chapter 3 Installing the Router and Powering on the Router The procedures in this chapter are: “Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip” on page 48 “Installing the Router on a Table or Desktop” on page 49 “Fitting Rubber Feet” on page 50 ...
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip Perform the following procedures to install the power cord retaining clip on the power supply module. Warning Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment, disconnect the power cord.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Installing the Router on a Table or Desktop You may install the routers on a table or desktop. Here are the guidelines to selecting a site. The table should be level and stable. ...
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router Fitting Rubber Feet If your routers do not already have rubber feet fitted, fit these as follows: 1. Remove all equipment from the package and store the packaging material in a safe place. 2.
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44. Here is the procedure for installing the routers in a 19-inch equipment rack. Caution The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack. E28 1.
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router Figure 23. Turning the router upside down 2. If rubber feet are attached to the base of the router, remove them by prising off with a flat-head screwdriver, as shown in Figure 24, then turn the router back over.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router 4. Use the four handle screws to screw the handles to the wider side of each bracket, as show in Figure 25. Figure 25. Attaching handles to the brackets 5. Use the eight bracket screws to screw the two rack mount brackets to the sides of the router, as shown in Figure 26.
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router 10 00 LI NK 10 0 LI NK W AN U LT M AS Figure 27. Mounting the router horizontally in an equipment rack 7. Go to Chapter 4, “Cabling the Networking Ports” on page 63, to connect the network cables to the ports on the router.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Installing the Router on a Wall This procedure requires the following items: A wall mount kit (not provided) Cross-head screwdriver (not provided) If you are fixing the routers to a solid masonry or hollow wall, you need equipment to drill a 6 mm hole.
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router 4. Have another person hold the router at the wall location where the router is to be installed, while you use a pencil or pen to mark the wall with the locations of the holes in the brackets. The router should be oriented such that its front faceplate is facing to the left or right, and is exactly vertical.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router 5. While another person holds the router at the wall location, secure it to the wall using the 16 wall mounting screws. See Figure 30. Figure 30. Securing the router to the wall...
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router Connecting AC Power to a Power Supply Module To power on the routers, perform the following procedure: 1. Position the power cord retaining clip in the up position, as shown in Figure 31.
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Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router 4. Verify that the POWER LED is green.
Chapter 3: Installing the Router and Powering on the Router Starting a Local Management Session This procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator program and the management cable that comes with the router. To start a local management session on the router, perform the following procedure: 1.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router Monitoring the Initialization Processes It takes about thirty seconds for the router to initialize its management software programs and features, and load the default configuration. You may also monitor the bootup sequence by connecting a terminal or computer that has a terminal emulator program, to the console port on the router.
Chapter 4: Cabling the Networking Ports Cabling the Twisted Pair Ports Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and the tabs should lock the connectors into place. ...
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Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. You should disable Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set their duplex modes manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches. A router port using Auto-Negotiation defaults to half-...
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Chapter 4: Cabling the Networking Ports...
This chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot the router if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: The POWER LED on the front of the router is off. Solutions: The unit is not receiving power. Try the following: ...
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting then the problem is with the cable or the other network device. Verify that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair cable: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps operation and Category 5 and Category 5e for 100 and 1000 Mbps operation.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) Table 7. Product Dimension AT-AR2050V 42.5 mm x 210 mm x 220 mm (1.7 in. x 8.3 in. x 8.7 in.) Weights Table 8. Product Weight AT-AR2050V 1.8 kg (4.0 lb.) Environmental Specifications Table 9.
Installation Guide for AT-AR2050V Router RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts Figure 36 illustrates the pin layout of the RJ-45 connectors and ports. Figure 36. RJ-45 Socket Pin Layout (Front View) Table 13 on page 71 lists the pin signals for 10 and 100 Mbps.
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