This document is the installation manual for H3C AR 18-6X series gigabit routers, which describes the features and applications of the router, as well as the preparation and installation steps.
The H3C AR18-6X series gigabit router is a high‑performance Ethernet router aimed at SMB, government and enterprise branch networks. It runs the Comware V3 operating system and offers four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, with two ports supporting both optical and electrical connections.
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for preparing the installation environment, mounting the router, connecting power and network cables, performing initial startup, configuring basic settings, upgrading software, and resolving common installation issues. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Ethernet ports | Four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (2 optical/electrical, 2 electrical only) |
|---|---|
| Front panel connectors | AUX, CONSOLE, SYS, ACT, PWR indicators |
| Operating system | Comware V3 network operating system |
Check that the router power switch is on, the power cable is correctly connected, and the supplied power matches the router’s requirements; avoid hot‑plugging the power cable and contact the dealer if the PWR indicator remains off.
Contact technical support personnel; they will help you access the router and reset the boot ROM or user password.
Set the terminal to 9600 bps baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and VT100 emulation.
Upload the boot ROM file using the put command, then in system view run the command upgrade bootrom [full] to write the new image to the boot ROM.