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This guide describes how to install and configure the AR1202, AR1202E, AR1204, and AR1204E router.
Audience
This manual is desi gned f or system ad ministrat ors with a working kn owledg e of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switchin g and
routing.
If you are using a Foundry Layer 3 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your
network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP4, PIM, and VRRP.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Italichighlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase.
Boldhighlights a CLI command.
Bold Italichighlights a term that is being defined.
Underline
Capitalshighlights field names and buttons that appear in the Web management interface.
NOTE: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
WARNING: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
CAUTION:A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
highlights a link on the Web management interface.
Foundry AR-Series AR1202 and AR1204 Installation Guide
Related Publications
The following Foundry Networks documents supplement the information in this guide.
•Release Notes
Printed release notes provide th e latest i nformatio n. If releas e notes a re provide d with you r product, fo llow th e
instructions contained within them instead of those provided in other documentation.
•Foundry AR-Series AR1202 and AR1204 Quick Installation Guide
This guide is designed to assist users with the initial installation and deployment of the Foundry AR1202 two-
port and AR1204 four-port router. The guide provides a brief overview of the installation and initial
configuration processes for the AR1202 and AR1204.
•Foundry AR-Series Router Command Reference Guide
This detailed guide provides a complete description of all Foundry command line interface (CLI) commands
for T1 and E1 circuits.
•Foundry AR-Series Router User Guide
This guide provides descriptions of commands available for Foundry ’ implementation of BGP, OSPF, and RIP
routing protocols.
•Foundry AR-Series Ro uter Configurations Guide
This guide provides example configurations.
To order additional copies of these manuals, do one of the following:
•Call 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622) in the United States or 1.408.586.1881 outside the United States.
•Send email to info@foundrynet.com.
List of Features
Table 1.1 shows the features supported on AccessIron devices.
T a ble 1.1: Fea ture Supporte d in AccessIro n Device s
BGP4 Multi-homing
Bundle Tracking
MLPPP Bundle Thresholding
LAN Interface Load Sharing with Failover
Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall with:
Layer-3 mode (router and NAT)
Policy-based NAT/PAT
Policy-based filters
URL and application content filtering
Time and rate limiting
Denial of Service protection
Network attack detection
Application Level Gateway support
Packet-level logging and syslog support
Table 1.1: Feature Supported in AccessIron Devices (Continued)
Getting Started
CategoryFeatureAR1202
AR1204
AR1208
AR1216
Timed Access List
AR3201-T-CL
AR3202-T-CL
AR3201-CH
AR3202-CH
How to Get Help
Foundry Networks technical support will ensure that the fast and easy access that you have come to expect from
your Foundry Networks products will be maintained.
Web Access
•http://www.foundrynetworks.com
Email Access
Technical requests can also be sent to the following email address:
•support@foundrynet.com
Telephone Access
•1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622) United States
•1.408.586.1881Outside the United States
Warranty Cove rage
Contact Foundry Networks using a ny of the methods listed above for informati on about t he sta ndard and extended
warranties.
This chapter provides information about the Foundry AR1202 and AR1204 router front and back panels, LEDs,
cable connection ports, and panel components.
Overview
This section describes front- and back-panel components of the Foundry AR1202 and AR1204 router. Additional
information is also provided in following sections about external cables, wiring, and connection points.
The Foundry AR1202 and AR1204 is designed to provide WAN to LAN networking connectivity for branch office
communication and primary Internet access for medium-size businesses. The AR1202 and AR1204 is a T1/E1
router providing two WAN ports, two 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports, an AUX port, and a local/remote management
Console port. The base system ships with one active WAN port (WAN 1) and one active Ethernet port (FE 0).
Software licence keys may be purchased to activate one additional WAN and/or one Ethernet port. Contact
Foundry sales for more information.
AR1202
AR1202 Front Panel
The router front panel houses the system LEDs.
Figure 2.1AR1202 Router Front Panel
WAN Port
LEDs 1-2
LINK/ACT HS
Ethernet 0 LEDsEthernet 1 LEDs
DUP LINK/ACT HS
DUP
AR1202 Back Panel
The AR1202 router back panel provides connections for two WAN ports, two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports, one
AUX port, one Console port, and a 12 VDC power input jack.
WAN 1 - WAN 2WAN connection ports. These ports accept cables with RJ-48C connectors.
FE 0 / 1Ethernet LAN conne cti on po rts. These ports a cc ept c abl es wit h R J -45 ca bl e
connectors.
AUXReverse telnet connection. This port accepts a cable with a male DB-9
connector.
ConsoleConsole management port. This port accepts a cable with an RJ-45 cable
connector.
DC power12 VDC pow er con necti on. Th is port a ccept s the 2 mm. power connector on
the DC power supply cable that ships with the AR1202 router.
AR1204
AR1204 Front Panel
The router front panel houses the system LEDs.
Product In troduction
The following section identifies and describes the AR1204 router network ports and LEDs.
Figure 2.3AR1204 Router Front Panel
WAN Port
LEDs 1-4
LINK/ACT HS
Ethernet 0 LEDs
DUP
LINK/ACT HS
Ethernet 1 LEDs
DUP
Power LED
AR1204 Back Panel
The AR1204 router back panel provides connections for four WAN ports, two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports, one
AUX port, one Console port, and a 12 VDC power input jack.