AT-AR256E v3
4 Ports ADSL2/2+ Router
Quick Setup Guide
PN 613-000821 Rev. A
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SAFETY NOTICE
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Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
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equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
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Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the
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Belangrijk: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze apparatuur.Wanneer u de
raadpleeg Appendix A voor vertaalde veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.
Important : L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le
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CONTENTS
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Purpose of This Guide ...............................................................................................................................................7
How This Guide is Organized..................................................................................................................................7
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................................................7
Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................................8
Online Support.............................................................................................................................................................8
Email and Telephone Support ..................................................................................................................................8
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................8
Where to Find Web-based Guides ........................................................................................................................8
Returning Products .....................................................................................................................................................8
Sales or Corporate Information ..............................................................................................................................8
Management Software Updates ...............................................................................................................................8
Tell Us What You Think ...........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................9
Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Software ................................................................................................................................................................9
Hardware ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................9
Device Design ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Back Panel .............................................................................................................................................................9
Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2: Getting Started.............................................................................................................................................11
Planning Your Network...........................................................................................................................................12
Remove or Avoid Conflicts ....................................................................................................................................12
Internet Sharing, Proxy and Security Applications ...................................................................................12
Configuring TCP/IP Settings ...........................................................................................................................13
Configuring Internet Properties ....................................................................................................................13
Removing Temporary Internet Files ............................................................................................................13
Hardware Setup.........................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting the POTS Splitter .......................................................................................................................14
Connecting the Computer .............................................................................................................................15
Connecting Other Ethernet Devices...........................................................................................................16
Connect to the Internet ..........................................................................................................................................17
Using Quick Start..............................................................................................................................................17
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Back Panel..............................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2: LEDs on front panel ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Installation Flow Chart .................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: Sample network diagram ................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5: The POTS Splitter separates the connection for the router and telephone.................................... 14
Figure 6: Connecting the router to the computer.................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7: Connecting other devices .............................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 8: Quick Start page ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 9: Basic Home page .............................................................................................................................................. 18
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Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing and
maintaining the AT-AR256E v3 4 Ports ADSL2/2+ Router.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1 Introduction, describes the features, functions, LEDs, and ports on the equipment.
Chapter 2 Getting Started, describes how to install and configure the equipment.
Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with before you begin to install the
product:
Note
A note provides additional information. Please go to the Allied Telesis website
http://www.alliedtelesis.com for the translated safety statement in your language.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate
information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/kb/. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis
web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/.
Warranty
For product registration and warranty conditions please visit Allied Telesis website:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty/
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format
(PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download them
onto a local workstation or server.
Returning Products
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product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s
expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support through our web site:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through our web site:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/. To find the contact information for your country, select Contact Us ->
Worldwide Contacts.
Management Software Updates
New releases of management software for our managed products are available from either of the following
Internet sites:
• Allied Telesis web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/
• Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com/
If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s
command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous”
for the user name and your email address for the password.
Tell Us What You Think
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or other Allied Telesis documents,
please contact us at http://www.alliedtelesis.com.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations for the purchase of your router. This router provides advanced features that allow you to
access the phone service and the Internet through a single wired connection.
Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Software
Operating System:
Any operating system can be used
Browser:
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher version
Netscape Navigator 3.02 or higher version
Firefox 5.0 or higher version
Hardware
233MHz processor
CD-ROM Drive
Ethernet network adapter
Package Contents
Package contents include:
• Router
• Telephone cable
• Ethernet cable
• Power adaptor
• Documentation CD
• Quick Setup Guide
Device Design
Back Panel
The back panel provides ports to power up and connects the router to your network.
Figure 1: Back Panel
Label Used for…
DSL Connecting the telephone cable
ETHERNET 1-4 Connecting the Ethernet cables
RESET Resetting the router. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset.
9V DC Connecting the power adaptor
ON/OFF Switching the router on/off
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Front Panel
The LEDs on the front panel give you an idea about the power and connection status.
Figure 2: LEDs on front panel
Label Action Description
POWER Off No power is supplied to the device
Steady light Connected to a AC power supply
ETHERNET Off No Ethernet connection
Steady light Connected to an Ethernet port
Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data
DSL Blinking light Establishing DSL signal
Steady light DSL signal is established
INTERNET Off No Internet connection
Steady light Connected to the Internet
Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Setting up the router is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the
installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are
provided in the subsequent pages.
Figure 3: Installation Flow Chart
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Network Clients:
Planning Your Network
Before proceeding to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify
the devices and plan out how to connect these devices. The illustration below is an example of a network
diagram.
Internet
Computer or Lap-Top
with Ethernet Network cards
Figure 4: Sample network diagram
To create a network diagram:
• For wired devices, identify which router port you want to use for each device.
Remove or Avoid Conflicts
To ensure the router installation proceeds smoothly, you need to avoid or remove conflicts that may
interfere with the installation. Probable conflicts may include:
• Internet sharing applications
• Proxy software
• Security software
• TCP/IP settings
• Internet properties
• Temporary Internet Files
Internet Sharing, Proxy and Security Applications
Internet sharing, proxy software and firewall applications may interfere with the router installation. These
should be removed or disabled before you install and configure the router.
If you have any of the following or similar applications installed on your computer, remove or disable them
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Internet Sharing Applications Proxy Software Security Software
Microsoft Internet Sharing WinGate Symantec
WinProxy Zone Alarm
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Configuring TCP/IP Settings
After connecting the device, you need to set the TCP/IP properties in your computer.
Note: These instructions apply to connections made using the Ethernet port.
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.
3. Right-click on LAN then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties. This opens the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) dialog box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Configuring Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a connection.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
Removing Temporary Internet Files
To remove Temporary Internet Files:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control then click OK. This opens the Control Panel.
3. Double-click Internet Options. This opens the Internet Options dialog box.
4. In the Temporary Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.
5. Click Delete Files.
Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
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Hardware Setup
When installing the router, the common practice is to have the router, the main computer and phone jack
in the same room. The room should also have enough electrical outlets to match your needs.
Connecting the POTS Splitter
A phone line can carry phone call and Internet signals. When you enable the phone line for high speed
Internet, the connection produces high-pitched tones when using the phone. Installing a Plain Old Telephone
Service (POTS) splitter separates the two signals and eliminates the noise.
Note: Consult your service provider on what type of POTS Splitter should be used.
Figure 5: The POTS Splitter separates the connection for the router and telephone
To connect with the POTS Splitter:
1. Locate the phone jack in your house.
2. Insert the POTS Splitter into the phone jack.
3. Plug one end of the telephone cable from the POTS Splitter’s MODEM port then plug the other end
into the router’s DSL port.
4. Plug one end of the telephone cable from the POTS Splitter’s PHONE port then plug the other end
into the telephone.
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Connecting the Computer
You need to connect the router to your computer before connecting other devices. The computer will be
used to configure the router settings.
Figure 6: Connecting the router to the computer
To connect the computer:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from the router’s ETHERNET port then plug the other end into
the Ethernet port in your computer.
2. Connect the power adaptor from the router’s 9V DC port into the electrical outlet.
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Connecting Other Ethernet Devices
Aside from the main computer, you can grow your network by adding devices with Ethernet ports. Connect
these devices into the available Ethernet ports on your router.
Figure 7: Connecting other devices
To connect other devices:
6. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port then plug the other end into
the router’s vacant ETHERNET port.
7. Use the Web User Interface to configure the settings for the newly added device.
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Connect to the Internet
Connecting to the Internet is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Using Quick Start you'll be able to setup your Internet
account inside the router smoothly, once the account is saved, the router will establish connection to the
service provider giving you access to the Internet.
Using Quick Start
After connecting the devices, you need to configure the router settings via the Web User Interface.
To open the Web User Interface:
1. Open your browser.
2. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address field then press Enter. This opens the Log In page.
3. Enter the Username as manager and Password as friend.
Figure 8: Quick Start page
4. Enter the User ID and Password for your account after the connection scan. If you are not sure
which option to select, contact your local Internet Service Provider.
5. Click Connect.
The router will take about two minutes to save the settings and establish a connection with your
Internet Service Provider.
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At the end of the connection process, the router will display the Basic Home page showing a summary of the
router status and account settings.
Figure 9: Basic Home page
If the connection process has been successful, the Basic Home page will contain a “Disconnect” button and
the word “Connected” besides the label “Internet” as shown in Figure 9. If the button label is “Connect”
then the connection process has not been successful. Please verify with your Internet Service Provider the
required connection parameters.
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