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Thank you for purchasing a Huawei AR series router. This guide describes how to install AR650, AR1600, AR6100,
AR6200, and AR6300 series routers. It also explains how to log in to your router for the first time.
For more information, see the Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for your router on the Huawei
support website.
The installation, cable connection, and login methods for most AR series routers are similar. This guide uses the
AR651W-X4, AR651F-Lite, and AR6280 as an example.
Figures in the document are for reference only and may be different from actual devices.
Any procedural differences between models are specified at the start of each section.
1 About This Guide
Chassis (with the product model on the nameplate)
Power cable
Power adapter (only delivered with the AR650 series
routers)
Installation accessory package:
- Ground cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Rubber pads
- Console cable
- Warranty Card
- Mounting brackets
- Locking latches
- Screws
The numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package differ for different product models.
The installation accessory package of an AR650 series router does not include the console cable, mounting brackets and
screws.
NOTE
2 Packing List
3 Safety Guidelines
To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all the safety precautions on the equipment and in this
document. WARNING and CAUTION items do not cover all the safety precautions and are only supplementary
to the safety precautions.
Follow all the safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei. The safety precautions outlined in this
document are only requirements of Huawei and do not include general safety requirements. Huawei is not
liable for any consequence that results from violation of regulations pertaining to safe operations or safety
codes pertaining to design, production, and equipment use.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Take ESD protection measures during router installation and maintenance. For example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist strap.
Do not place other objects on the router.
WARNING
CAUTION
Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection.
Do not install power cables while the power is on.
Do not turn on the power until you have finished installing the chassis and connecting cables.