Allied Telesis AT-AR256E User Manual v3

AT-AR256E v3

4 Ports ADSL2/2+ Router

Quick Setup Guide

PN 613-000821 Rev. A

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Copyright © 2008 Allied Telesis, Inc.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied
Telesis, Inc.
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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
event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever,

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CUSTO

MER FOR THE PRODUCT.

SAFETY NOTICE

 Do not open service or change any component.

 Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment.

 Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock

 Check voltage before connecting to the power supply.

Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES

THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE
MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS
“THE SELLERS”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
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OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
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DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL
WILFUL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, DAMAGES,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF
ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION,
OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
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PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES. IN NO
EVENT WILL THE SELLERS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN
RELATION TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY

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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
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
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
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- 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.

Canadian Department of Communications

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.

Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the

A for the translated safety statement in your language.

Wichtig: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts.Wenn Sie

Anhang A den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.

Vigtigt: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet

De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.

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

symbole

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, reportez-vous à l'annexe A pour consulter la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.

Tärkeää: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet

turvaohjetta liitteestä A.

Importante: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo

consultare l’Appendice A per l’avviso di sicurezza nella propria lingua.

Viktig:Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. Når du ser

å finne den oversatte sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.

Importante:O Anexo A contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo

leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu idioma no Anexo A.
Importante: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo

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, vaya al Apéndice A para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.

Obs! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustning. När du ser

Bilaga A för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.

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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