How to Configure an AR Router

Issue 06
Date 2021-06-24

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How to Configure an AR Router Contents

Contents

1 How to Configure an AR Router.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 Context.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System.............................................................................................. 2
[Link] Connecting a PC to an AR Router Using a Network Cable................................................................................2
[Link] Logging In to an AR Router.......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 What Should I Do If a Login Attempt to an AR Router Through the Web System Fails............................ 4
1.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router Through a Web System............................................................... 6
1.3.1 Common Internet Access Configuration Scenarios.................................................................................................. 6
1.3.2 Prerequisites for Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router Through a Web System...........................7
1.3.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router........................................................................................................... 7
[Link] Internet Access Through a PPPoE Connection....................................................................................................... 7
[Link] Internet Access Through a Fixed IP Address......................................................................................................... 12
[Link] Internet Access Through a Dynamic IP Address..................................................................................................15
[Link] Internet Access Through 3G/4G................................................................................................................................ 17
1.4 Six Steps to Apply for and Load a Commercial License File.................................................................................. 21
1.4.1 Precautions for Applying for and Loading a License File.................................................................................... 21
1.4.2 Four Steps to Apply for a License File........................................................................................................................ 24
[Link] Applying for a Commercial License File at a New Site..................................................................................... 24
[Link] Applying for a Commercial License File at a Capacity Expansion Site........................................................ 28
1.4.3 Two Steps to Load a License File................................................................................................................................. 32
1.5 Related Information............................................................................................................................................................. 33

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1 How to Configure an AR Router

1.1 Overview
1.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System
1.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router Through a Web System
1.4 Six Steps to Apply for and Load a Commercial License File
1.5 Related Information

1.1 Overview
Huawei AR routers are multi-service routers designed for small-, medium-, and
large-sized enterprises. These routers provide functions such as Internet access,
private line access, voice, security, and wireless access, and can be deployed at the
egress of enterprise headquarters or branches. The following describes some
simple deployment configurations to help you complete basic configurations of AR
routers in a short time.
1. 1.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System
2. 1.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router Through a Web System
3. 1.4 Six Steps to Apply for and Load a Commercial License File
Huawei AR routers are available in many models, but their basic configurations
are similar. This document uses the AR600 series in V300R003C10 as an example.
To configure other models, log in to Huawei Enterprise Technical Support
Website to download the product documentation corresponding to the models.
For other methods about how to log in to an AR router and configure an AR
router for Internet access, see 1.5 Related Information.

1.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System

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1.2.1 Context
Management Ports
Before logging in to an AR router through a web system, connect a PC to the
management port on the AR router using a network cable.
Generally, the management port is marked with the MGMT or Management
silkscreen. Figure 1-1 shows management ports on several common devices.

Figure 1-1 Management ports on common devices

Default User Names/Passwords and IP Addresses

Before logging in to an AR router through a web system, you need to obtain the
login user name, password, and IP address. A default user name, a default
password, and a default IP address have been preset in factory settings of an AR
router. The default username and password are available in AR Router Default
Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not
obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find
out how to obtain it.

1.2.2 Logging In to an AR Router Through a Web System

[Link] Connecting a PC to an AR Router Using a Network Cable

Step 1 Turn on the power switch of the external power supply system to power on the AR
router.
If the SYS indicator blinks green slowly, the AR router is running properly.
Step 2 Connect the PC and the management port on the AR router using a network
cable.
As shown in Figure 1-2, both ends of the network cable are RJ45 connectors. One
end of the network cable is connected to the management port on the AR router,
and the other end is connected to the network port on the PC.
When the indicators of the network ports are steady green, the connection is
normal.

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Figure 1-2 Connecting a PC to an AR router

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[Link] Logging In to an AR Router

Step 1 Open a browser on the PC, enter the default IP address [Link] and
press Enter. The web login page of the AR router is displayed, as shown in Figure
1-3.

Figure 1-3 Web login GUI

NOTE

If the PC fails to log in to the AR router through automatic IP address assignment, you are
advised to set a static IP address on the same network segment as [Link]/24 for the
PC and try to log in to the AR router again.
If the web GUI cannot be displayed properly, the browser version may be too old. You are
advised to use Firefox 12.0 or later, Google Chrome 23 or later, or Internet Explorer 8.0 or
later.

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Step 2 Enter the default user name and default password, and click Login.
NOTE

The default username and password are available in AR Router Default Usernames and
Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not obtained the access permission
of the document, see Help on the website to find out how to obtain it.
The password is case sensitive.

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1.2.3 What Should I Do If a Login Attempt to an AR Router

Through the Web System Fails
Symptom
A login attempt to an AR router through the web system fails.

Troubleshooting Procedure
Step 1 Check whether the entered IP address is correct.
Check whether the URL entered in the browser is correct. If not, enter the correct
URL [Link]
Step 2 Check whether the PC and AR router can ping each other successfully.
On the CLI of the PC, Run the ping [Link] command to check whether the
PC can ping the AR router successfully. If Request timeout is displayed, the PC
and AR router cannot ping each other.
PC>ping [Link]

Ping [Link]: 32 data bytes, Press Ctrl_C to break

Request timeout!
Request timeout!
Request timeout!
Request timeout!
Request timeout!

--- [Link] ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
0 packet(s) received
100.00% packet loss

In this case, configure an IP address on the PC. The IP address ranges from
[Link] to [Link], the subnet mask is [Link], and the default
gateway address is [Link], as shown in Figure 1-4. Check whether the AR
router can be pinged successfully. If so, no further action is required. If not,
continue troubleshooting.

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Figure 1-4 IP address setting on the PC

Press and hold the RST button on the AR router for more than 5 seconds to
restore the factory settings. Then check whether the AR router can be pinged
successfully. If so, no further action is required. If not, continue troubleshooting.
Check whether the network cable is loose or faulty. If so, connect the network
cable again or replace the network cable, and then check whether the AR router
can be pinged successfully.
If the following information is displayed, the PC and AR router can ping each other
successfully.
PC>ping [Link]

Ping [Link]: 32 data bytes, Press Ctrl_C to break

From [Link]: bytes=32 seq=1 ttl=255 time=187 ms
From [Link]: bytes=32 seq=2 ttl=255 time=63 ms
From [Link]: bytes=32 seq=3 ttl=255 time=16 ms
From [Link]: bytes=32 seq=4 ttl=255 time=47 ms
From [Link]: bytes=32 seq=5 ttl=255 time=16 ms

--- [Link] ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 16/65/187 ms

Step 3 Check whether the user name and password are correct.

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If the system displays a message indicating an incorrect user name or password

when you enter the default user name and default password to log in to the AR
router, please log in to the AR router again.
If the message is displayed again, press and hold the RST button on the AR router
for more than 5 seconds to restore the factory settings. Then log in to the AR
router again.
Step 4 If the fault persists, collect error information and contact technical support
personnel.

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1.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router

Through a Web System

1.3.1 Common Internet Access Configuration Scenarios

The Internet can be accessed through a broadband dial-up connection, a fixed IP
address, a dynamically allocated IP address, and 3G/4G.

Internet Access Through a Broadband Dial-Up Connection

A broadband dial-up connection is also called a PPPoE connection, which is easy
to configure and the most widely used for Internet access. You can use the user
name and password allocated by a carrier to access the Internet through this
method.

Internet Access Through a Fixed IP Address

In this method, a carrier provides you a fixed IP address or IP address segment.
You can enter the IP address or IP address segment on an AR router and perform
some simple configurations to access the Internet. Fixed IP addresses are
expensive and usually used in enterprises that need to construct private line
networks.

Internet Access Through a Dynamically Allocated IP Address

An IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server address are dynamically
allocated to a device. This method does not require any parameter setting, user
name, or password. You only need to configure the device to automatically obtain
an IP address and a DNS server address.

Internet Access in 3G/4G Mode

The 3G/4G mode is a wireless Internet access mode. To access the Internet using
this method, a device must support the 3G/LTE function and have a SIM card and
an antenna installed. For some SIM cards, the user name, password, and APN
information must be obtained from carriers in advance. 3G/4G is commonly used
for enterprise branches that are located in remote areas and where wired
networks are difficult to deploy, for example, chain stores and filling stations.

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1.3.2 Prerequisites for Configuring Internet Access on an AR

Router Through a Web System
● The AR router has been logged in through a web system.
● The AR router has been correctly connected. The drop cable provided by the
carrier is connected to the WAN port on the AR router, and a PC is connected
to the LAN port on the AR router, as shown in Figure 1-5. If 3G/4G is used for
Internet access, no WAN link is required.

Figure 1-5 Connection diagram

After the line connection is complete, the indicators of the WAN port and LAN

port on the AR router are steady on. If any of the indicators is off or is
displayed on the PC, the line connection is abnormal. In this case, ensure that the
network cables are properly connected or replace network cables.

1.3.3 Configuring Internet Access on an AR Router

This section describes how to configure Internet access on an AR router and how
to troubleshoot common faults during configuration.

[Link] Internet Access Through a PPPoE Connection

A user wants to access the Internet through a PPPoE connection and has obtained
the user name and password for dial-up from the carrier. The router functions as a
PPPoE client and uses the user name and password provided by the carrier to
connect to the Internet. The router accesses the Internet through GE0/0/4, using
the user name admin and password admin@huawei obtained from the carrier.

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Figure 1-6 Internet access through a PPPoE connection

Procedure
Step 1 Click Configuration on the toolbar and choose Configuration Wizard from the
navigation tree. The Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
Step 2 Click Internet Access Wizard. The Internet Access Wizard page is displayed, as
shown in Figure 1-7.

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Figure 1-7 Internet Access Wizard

Step 3 Click Broadband Dialup. The Configure Internet access parameters for the
broadband dialup mode page is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-8. Set
parameters and enable NAT, as shown in Table 1-1.

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Figure 1-8 Setting Internet access parameters - broadband dial-up

NOTE

Ensure that the entered user name and password are the same as those provided by the
carrier. Otherwise, the Internet access service fails to be configured.

Table 1-1 Broadband dial-up parameters

Parameter Description

Interface Select a port for accessing the Internet.

User name User name for PPPoE dial-up.

Password Password for PPPoE dial-up.

Enable NAT Whether to enable or disable the NAT function. NAT must be
enabled when a PC on a private network connects to the
Internet.
By default, NAT is disabled.

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Parameter Description

Static NAT If the NAT function is enabled, static NAT parameters must
be set. Click Configuration. The Static NAT Configuration
page is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-9. Table 1-2 describes
static NAT parameters.

Figure 1-9 Static NAT Configuration

Table 1-2 Static NAT parameters

Paramet Description
er

Translati Whether to perform NAT based on a specified protocol.

on type ● Protocol translation: NAT is performed based on a specified
protocol. Only the IP addresses corresponding to the specified
protocol can be translated.
● Address translation: NAT is performed for all IP addresses
regardless of the protocol.

Protocol Protocol specified for NAT. Currently, TCP, UDP, and ICMP are
type supported.
NOTE
When ICMP is selected, you only need to configure an internal IP address and
external IP address and no port number is required.

External External port number used by a private network user to access a

port public network server. You can select a value from the drop-down
list box or enter a port number.

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Paramet Description
er

Internal Private IP address.

IP

Internal Internal port number used by a private network user to access a

port public network. You can select a value from the drop-down list box
or enter a port number.

Step 4 Click Finish.

Step 5 Click OK to save the configuration.

The device automatically delivers the configuration in Configuration > LAN

Configuration > LAN(Local Area Network) containing the default gateway
address and subnet mask of the PC. Then the PC connected to the router can
access the Internet directly.

NOTE

If an error occurs in the automatically delivered configuration, click OK in the dialog box
that is displayed to go to the LAN(Local Area Network) page and manually change the
default gateway and subnet mask of the PC.

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[Link] Internet Access Through a Fixed IP Address

A user obtains a fixed IP address from the carrier and uses the IP address to access
the Internet. The router accesses the Internet through GE0/0/4, using the fixed IP
address [Link]/24 obtained from the carrier.

Figure 1-10 Internet access through a fixed IP address

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Procedure
Step 1 Click Configuration on the toolbar and choose Configuration Wizard from the
navigation tree. The Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
Step 2 Click Internet Access Wizard. The Internet Access Wizard page is displayed, as
shown in Figure 1-11.

Figure 1-11 Internet Access Wizard

Step 3 Click Fixed Address. The Configure Internet access parameters for the fixed
address mode page is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-12. Set parameters
including the fixed IP address, gateway, primary DNS server, and enable NAT.

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Figure 1-12 Setting Internet access parameters - fixed IP address

NOTE

Ensure that the entered information including the fixed IP address, gateway, and primary
DNS server is correct. Otherwise, the Internet access service fails to be configured.
Table 1-1 describes the Enable NAT parameter. Figure 1-9 shows the setting of the Static
NAT parameter. Table 1-2 describes other parameters.

Step 4 Click Finish.

Step 5 Click OK to save the configuration.

The device automatically delivers the configuration in Configuration > LAN

Configuration > LAN(Local Area Network) containing the default gateway
address and subnet mask of the PC. Then the PC connected to the router can
access the Internet directly.

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NOTE

If an error occurs in the automatically delivered configuration, click OK in the dialog box
that is displayed to go to the LAN(Local Area Network) page and manually change the
default gateway and subnet mask of the PC.

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[Link] Internet Access Through a Dynamic IP Address

A user obtains a dynamic IP address from the carrier and uses the IP address to
access the Internet. Ensure that a debugged DHCP server provided by the carrier
has been connected to the access network. The router accesses the Internet
through GE0/0/4.

Figure 1-13 Internet access through a dynamic IP address

Procedure
Step 1 Click Configuration on the toolbar and choose Configuration Wizard from the
navigation tree. The Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
Step 2 Click Internet Access Wizard. The Internet Access Wizard page is displayed, as
shown in Figure 1-14.

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Figure 1-14 Internet Access Wizard

Step 3 Click Dynamic Address. The Configure Internet access parameters for the
dynamic address mode page is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-15. Set Interface
to GigabitEthernet0/0/4 to automatically obtain an IP address from the carrier,
and enable NAT.

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Figure 1-15 Setting Internet access parameters - dynamic IP address

NOTE

Table 1-1 describes the Enable NAT parameter. Figure 1-9 shows the setting of the Static
NAT parameter. Table 1-2 describes other parameters.

Step 4 Click Finish.

Step 5 Click OK to save the configuration.

The device automatically delivers the configuration in Configuration > LAN

Configuration > LAN(Local Area Network) containing the default gateway
address and subnet mask of the PC. Then the PC connected to the router can
access the Internet directly.

NOTE

If an error occurs in the automatically delivered configuration, click OK in the dialog box
that is displayed to go to the LAN(Local Area Network) page and manually change the
default gateway and subnet mask of the PC.

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[Link] Internet Access Through 3G/4G

A user needs to access the Internet through 3G/4G and has obtained the user
name, password, and APN information from a carrier. The AR router supports the
3G/LTE function and has a SIM card and an antenna installed. The router uses

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Cellular0/0/0 to access the Internet through the WCDMA network. The following
information has been obtained from the carrier:
● The user name is 3guser and the password is Password@123.
● The APN is 3GNET.

Figure 1-16 Internet access through 3G/4G

Procedure
Step 1 Click Configuration on the toolbar and choose Configuration Wizard from the
navigation tree. The Configuration Wizard page is displayed.
Step 2 Click Internet Access Wizard. The Internet Access Wizard page is displayed, as
shown in Figure 1-17.

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Figure 1-17 Internet Access Wizard

Step 3 Click 3G/4G. The Configure Internet access parameters for the 3G/4G mode
page is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-18. Set Interface to Cellular0/0/0, enter
the user name, password, and APN information provided by the carrier, and enable
NAT.

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Figure 1-18 Setting Internet access parameters - 3G/4G

NOTE

Ensure that the entered information including the user name, password, and APN
information is correct. Otherwise, the Internet access service fails to be configured.
Table 1-1 describes the Enable NAT parameter. Figure 1-9 shows the setting of the Static
NAT parameter. Table 1-2 describes other parameters.

Step 4 Click Finish.

Step 5 Click OK to save the configuration.
The device automatically delivers the configuration in Configuration > LAN
Configuration > LAN(Local Area Network) containing the default gateway
address and subnet mask of the PC. Then the PC connected to the router can
access the Internet directly.

NOTE

If an error occurs in the automatically delivered configuration, click OK in the dialog box
that is displayed to go to the LAN(Local Area Network) page and manually change the
default gateway and subnet mask of the PC.

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1.4 Six Steps to Apply for and Load a Commercial

License File

1.4.1 Precautions for Applying for and Loading a License File

Overview of Licenses
License: A license is an agreement between the supplier and customer, authorizing
the scope and period of using the purchased product (it refers to the software
product in this document). The license enables you to obtain the services
committed by the supplier. A license is composed of a license file and a license
entitlement certificate.
● The license entitlement certificate is sent to customers by email or delivered
with the product in A4 papers or CD-ROMs after the customers purchase or
renew a license. Some information in the license entitlement certificate will be
used during license application.
● License file: To use functions controlled by the license, you must apply for a
license file. Only one license file is generated on a device even if you have
purchased multiple licenses. The license file is bound to the Equipment Serial
Number (ESN). That is, a license file is unique and corresponds to only one
device. The following describes details about a license file.
License file naming rule: The name of a license file automatically generated
by the ESDP system is generally LIC+Device series number+_+Version to which
the license applies+_+Application date+[Link]. You can change the name
as required. The license file name cannot contain space characters and must
end with .dat.
Example: LICAR3200_all_20190829UQ1F60.dat
– LIC: This fixed field, together with 20190829UQ1F60, composes the
license serial number, which corresponds to LicenseSerialNo in the
license file.
– AR3200: Device series number. For example, if the device model is
AR2240, the device series number is AR2200.
– all: Indicates that the license is applicable to all versions.
License file parsing: For details about the file content, see the comments in
the following example of the license file
LICAR3200_all_20190829UQ1F60.dat. Only the fields that you may concern
are commented out. During license file loading, you may need to check
whether the values of Product, Esn, and Version in the license file are the
same as those on the current device. If they are different, the license file fails
to be loaded.

CAUTION

The license file can only be viewed and cannot be modified. After being modified,
the license file will be invalid.

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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All rights reserved.

LicenseSerialNo=LIC20190829UQ1F60
Creator=Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
CreatedTime=2019-08-29 14:54:24

Country=Unknow
Custom=No relevant customer information
Office=Unknow
Sign= 814EXXXXXX6661

Product=AR //Product name. Ensure that this value is the same as that on the device. Otherwise, the
license file fails to be loaded.
Feature=Service //Feature name.
Esn="2102XXXXXXXXXXXX0188" //The ESN is a string of characters, which uniquely identifies a device. It
is used to ensure that the license is granted to the specified device. It is also called the fingerprint of a
device. Ensure that this value is the same as that on the device. Otherwise, the license file fails to be
loaded.
Attrib="COMM, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL" //COMM: commercial license. DEMO: temporary
license.
Version=all //all: The license applies to all versions. Ensure that this value is the same as that on the
device. Otherwise, the license file fails to be loaded.
Libver=1.2
Sign= 69C0XXXXXX4FEB

Product=AR
Feature=ARLIC
Esn="2102XXXXXXXXXXXX0188"
Attrib="COMM, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL"
Resource="LUCE1SBEST00=500, LUCE1SIPTK00=500, LUCE1VCONF00=48, LUCE1VMAIL00=500,
LAR0CM00=2500, LUCE1IVRSS00=32, LAR0BRAS00=10000, LAR0CT00=2150, LAR0SSLVPN00=200,
LAR0IVR00=72, LAR0SVPN00=3000, LUCE1ULANP00=16, LUCE1ULIPP00=500" //Resource license. For
details about the resource items, see Introduction to License Control Items in the license usage guide.
Function="LAR0VOICEE04=1, LAR0DATAE04=1, LAR0DSVPN04=1, LAR0SECE04=1, LAR0ATC04=1,
LUCE1SWLIC04=1, LAR0AC04=1" //Function license. For details about the function items, see
Introduction to License Control Items in the license usage guide.
Comment="$***#SWID=1606-22EJ-8G54$***#,,,CX4LAJANNC5Y"
Sign= 3DD3XXXXXX6D8E

Product=AR
Feature=ARLICIPS
Esn="2102XXXXXXXXXXXX0188"
Attrib="COMM, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL"
Resource="LAR0IPS00=120"
Comment="$***#SWID=1606-22EJ-8G54$***#,,,CX4LAJANNC5Y"
Sign= 5C30XXXXXX3107

Product=AR
Feature=ARLICURLF
Esn="2102XXXXXXXXXXXX0188"
Attrib="COMM, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL"
Resource="LAR0URLF00=120"
Comment="$***#SWID=1606-22EJ-8G54$***#,,,CX4LAJANNC5Y"
Sign= 6930XXXX49CC

Under What Conditions a License Is Required

After purchasing an AR router, you can log in to the router to configure basic
functions for Internet access and connect the router to devices on two or more
networks to make it function as a gateway. The basic configurations include basic
device configurations such as USB-based deployment and file management, device
management configurations such as energy-saving management, PoE
configuration, and OPS configuration, interface management configurations, IP
service configurations such as NAT, DHCP, ARP, and DNS, and route configurations.
If you want to use value-added features or expand the capacity of device

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resources due to service expansion, you need to purchase a license for the required
features or resources to meet service needs. For example, to control Internet
access behaviors, use the voice function, or use the Wi-Fi function, you need to
purchase the corresponding license. The license reduces costs for you. You can
select licenses as required to obtain customized functions.

NOTE

Temporary licenses apply to trial use of new features, POC test in the market expansion
stage, product exhibition, and R&D test before product launch. To obtain a temporary
license, contact Huawei technical support. The principles for distributing temporary licenses
are as follows:
● A temporary license can be used by only one user. That is, the user name cannot be
changed.
● The usage time is limited and cannot be adjusted.

Understanding License Control Items to Facilitate License Purchase

Before applying for and loading a license file, you need to know the license control
items involved by a product and details about each license control item. You can
use either of the following methods to query license control items of a product,
including BOM codes, control item description, and supported versions.

● See Introduction to License Control Items in the license usage guide.

● Use the License query tool. Figure 1-19 shows the tool GUI.

Figure 1-19 GUI of the license query tool

Quotation and Purchase of License Control Items

To obtain quotation information of license control items, consult the local office or
agent of Huawei.

After obtaining the quotation information, you can purchase the license from the
local office or agent of Huawei. Licenses need to be purchased in the following
scenarios: 1. No license file has been loaded on a device, and the license is
purchased for the first time. After the purchase, the corresponding commercial
contract is obtained. 2. An activated license file exists on a device, but users need
to purchase some new licenses for service expansion. After the purchase, the
contract for service expansion is obtained.

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1.4.2 Four Steps to Apply for a License File

[Link] Applying for a Commercial License File at a New Site

At a new site, no license file has been loaded on devices. The license is purchased
for the first time and a corresponding commercial contract is obtained after the
purchase. A license file is not required for using basic functions of a device. You
need to purchase a license only when value-added features or more resources
need to be used.

Procedure
Step 1 Obtain the entitlement ID or activation password from the license entitlement
certificate.

The license entitlement certificate is sent to customers by email or delivered with

the product in A4 papers or CD-ROMs. If the license entitlement certificate is lost,
log in to the ESDP system at [Link] and retrieve the
certificate based on the contract No..

NOTE

You can use either of the following methods to apply for a license file for commercial
deployment:
● Entitlement activation: Enter search criteria (such as the contract No., order No., and
entitlement ID) and activate the entitlement based on the search result. If the
entitlement ID is not used as a search criterion, skip Step 1.
● Password activation: Obtain the activation password from the license entitlement
certificate and activate the license using the activation password. Only enterprise users
can activate the license using the activation password.

Step 2 Obtain the device ESN.

Log in to the device through the web system, and choose Maintenance > Device
Information. The device ESN is specified by Equipment serial number on the
page.

Step 3 Log in to the ESDP system at [Link]

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Step 4 Activate the license.

● Entitlement activation.
a. Choose License Activation > Entitlement Activation in the navigation
tree on the left. The entitlement activation page is displayed.
b. Select one or more entitlements.
i. Set the search criteria and click Search & Refresh. For example, you
can search for a specific entitlement based on the entitlement ID, or
all entitlements in a contract based on the contract No. or all
entitlements in an order based on the order No. The following uses a
Huawei contract No. as an example.
ii. Select entitlements in the search result. You can select one
entitlement for single activation or multiple entitlements for batch
activation.
iii. Click Next. The page for binding ESNs is displayed.

c. Bind the ESNs of devices to the entitlements.

Enter an ESN or click to select the ESN of an added NE. Click Next.

d. Confirm activation.
Check whether activation information is correct. If so, click Activate
License. If not, click Back.

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e. Click Download to download the license file.

● Password activation.
a. Choose License Activation > Password Activation in the navigation tree
on the left. Enter the entitlement ID or activation password in Password,
and select I have read the above carefully and then Next.

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b. Enter the ESN of a device.

Enter an ESN or click to select the ESN of an added NE. Click Next.
c. Confirm the activation.
Check whether activation information is correct. If so, click Activate
License. If not, click Back.
d. Click Download to download the license file.

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Troubleshooting
If you fail to apply for a license file, click Help on the ESDP according to the
failure information displayed by the system to enter 12345 Customer Service for
consultancy and failure rectification.

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[Link] Applying for a Commercial License File at a Capacity Expansion Site

At a capacity expansion site, an activated license file exists on a device, but users
need to purchase some new function licenses or resource licenses. After the
purchase, the contract for service expansion is obtained. A device corresponds to a
license file. For capacity expansion sites, the ESDP system automatically merges all
license items on the same device into a single license file. The target product
version must be the same as or later than the source product version.
Before applying for a license file, ensure that:
● The product name and ESN in the capacity expansion contract are the same
as those on the live network.
● The license entitlement status for capacity expansion is Ready.

Procedure
Step 1 Obtain the entitlement ID or activation password from the license entitlement
certificate.
The license entitlement certificate is sent to customers by email or delivered with
the product in A4 papers or CD-ROMs. If the license entitlement certificate is lost,
log in to the ESDP system at [Link] and retrieve the
certificate based on the contract No..

NOTE

You can use either of the following methods to apply for a license file for capacity
expansion:
● Entitlement activation: Enter search criteria (such as the contract No., order No., and
entitlement ID) and activate the entitlement based on the search result. If the
entitlement ID is not used as a search criterion, skip Step 1.
● Password activation: Obtain the activation password from the license entitlement
certificate and activate the license using the activation password. Only enterprise users
can activate the license using the activation password.

Step 2 Obtain the device ESN.

Log in to the device through the web system, and choose Maintenance > Device
Information. The device ESN is specified by Equipment serial number on the
page.

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Step 3 Log in to the ESDP system at [Link]

Step 4 Activate the license.

● Entitlement activation.
a. Choose License Activation > Entitlement Activation in the navigation
tree on the left. The entitlement activation page is displayed.
b. Select one or more entitlements.
i. Set the search criteria and click Search & Refresh. For example, you
can search for a specific entitlement based on the entitlement ID, or
all entitlements in a contract based on the contract No. or all
entitlements in an order based on the order No. The following uses a
Huawei contract No. as an example.
ii. Select entitlements in the search result. You can select one
entitlement for single activation or multiple entitlements for batch
activation.
iii. Click Next. The page for binding ESNs is displayed.

c. Bind the ESNs of devices to the entitlements.

Enter an ESN or click to select the ESN of an added NE. Click Next.

d. Confirm activation.

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Check whether activation information is correct. If so, click Activate

License. If not, click Back.

e. Click Download to download the license file.

● Password activation.
a. Choose License Activation > Password Activation in the navigation tree
on the left. Enter the entitlement ID or activation password in Password,
and select I have read the above carefully and then Next.

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b. Enter the ESN of a device.

Enter an ESN or click to select the ESN of an added NE. Click Next.
c. Confirm the activation.
Check whether activation information is correct. If so, click Activate
License. If not, click Back.
d. Click Download to download the license file.

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Troubleshooting
If you fail to apply for a license file, click Help on the ESDP according to the
failure information displayed by the system to enter 12345 Customer Service for
consultancy and failure rectification.

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1.4.3 Two Steps to Load a License File

Procedure
Step 1 Choose Maintenance > Upgrade & Maintenance > License Expansion. The
License Expansion page is displayed.

Step 2 Click in Load License and select the license file to be uploaded.

Step 3 Click Load.

The license status and control resources and entitlement information of the license
are displayed in License Information. If License Status is Normal, the license file
is successfully loaded.

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Troubleshooting
If the license file fails to be loaded, address the failure according to Table 1-3.
If the license file still cannot be loaded, collect error information and contact
Huawei technical support.

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Table 1-3 Causes for license file loading failures and solutions
Possible Cause Troubleshooting

The license file name extension is Apply for or purchase a new license file.
invalid, which must be .dat.

The license file fails to be verified. Apply for or purchase a new license file.

The ESN or version number in the Apply for a new license file with the correct
license file does not match those ENS and version number.
on the device.

The license file does not match Apply for or purchase a new license file.
product information.

1.5 Related Information

AR Router Web-based Typical Configuration Examples
AR Router Troubleshooting Guide
AR Router Web-based Configuration Guide
AR Router License Usage Guide
AR Router CLI-based Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration
How to Configure a Firewall: Deployment and Advanced Settings

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