User guide

Introduction 9
Software Release 2.4.1
C613-02021-00 REV B
Online Technical Support
For online support for your AR400 Series router, see our online support page at
http://www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/ar400
.
This page also contains the latest router software release. Use the LOAD com-
mand to download software upgrades directly from the Allied Telesyn web site
to the router’s FLASH memory. Use the SET INSTALL command to enable the
new software release (see “Upgrading Router Software” on page 34).
If you require further assistance, contact your authorised distributor or reseller.
Features of the AR400 Series Router
The AR400 Series router supports a wide range of network interfaces which
allows you to choose the network service that is right for you. The base unit
supports:
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four 10/100 Mbps full duplex switched Ethernet LAN ports.
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one 10/100 Mbps full duplex Ethernet WAN port
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one asynchronous serial port
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one Port Interface Card (PIC) Bay
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one internal MAC slot
You can add additional interfaces to your AR400 Series router by installing a
Port Interface Card (PIC) in the PIC bay.
The software support for the AR400 Series router and the expansion options
provides wirespeed Layer 2 switching, including support for Virtual LANs. In
addition, the router provides a wide array of multiprotocol routing, security
and network management features.
Management Features
The following features enhance management of the router:
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A sophisticated and configurable event logging facility for monitoring and
alarm notification to single or multiple management centres.
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Triggers for automatic and timed execution of commands in response to
events.
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Scripting for automated configuration and centralised management of
configurations.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for automatically assigning
IP addresses and other configuration information to PCs and other hosts
on TCP/IP networks.
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Telnet client and server.
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An HTTP client that allows the direct download of files from a web server
to the router’s FLASH memory.
For complete descriptions of these software features, see the AR400 Series
Router Software Reference.