AR101W-S

Q1: What models are included in the AR100 Series?

A: The series includes AR109, AR109W, AR109GW‑L, AR121, AR129, AR129CV, AR129CGVW‑L, AR151, AR157, AR158E, AR161 (and variants like AR161FG‑L), and AR201/AR207 routers.

Q2: What is the typical WAN throughput for AR100 models?

A: WAN throughput (IMIX) ranges from ~40 Mbps (AR109) up to ~600 Mbps for advanced models like AR161EW‑M1 .

Q3: Do AR100 routers support Wi‑Fi and LTE?

A: Yes—models such as AR109W include 802.11b/g/n Wi‑Fi, while AR109GW‑L adds LTE. Higher-end models include dual‑band Wi‑Fi and LTE options .

Q4: What security and firewall features are available?

A: AR100 routers include embedded hardware encryption, firewall, ACLs, AAA, ICMP defense, URPF, Blacklists, and other standard security features .

Q5: Can AR100 devices handle voice applications?

A: Yes. Many units offer built‑in DSP-based voice services, SIP servers, FXS/FXO ports, IP PBX functionality, and PSTN backup .

Q6: Do AR100 routers support VPN?

A: Absolutely. They support GRE, IPSec, DMVPN, and L2TP VPN tunnels for secure branch networking .

Q7: Can they use 3G/LTE as WAN failover?

A: Yes. Dual‑SIM 3G/LTE options are available on models like AR109GW and AR161 series, enabling WAN redundancy .

Q8: What encryption hardware do they include?

A: AR100 models use embedded hardware encryption, supporting secure VPN and firewall capabilities .

Q9: Are AR100 routers fanless and suitable for offices?

A: Yes—these routers are designed to be mature, stable, quiet (fanless), and suitable even for noise-sensitive environments .

Q10: How easy is deployment?

A: They support plug‑and‑play deployment via USB drive, web GUI, CLI, SNMP, CWMP, auto-config, and USB-based site deployment .

Q11: What management interfaces are available?

A: Manage via web GUI (classic or EasyOperation), CLI, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), RMON, NTP, SSH, Telnet, and CWMP .

Q12: Do models like AR111‑S include console access?

A: Yes. AR111‑S features a console port and optional AUX port for remote terminal access .

Q13: What memory configurations do they use?

A: Typically, 256 MB flash and 256 MB RAM for entry models; higher models like AR161EW‑M1 may have 1 GB RAM and USB/SD storage .

Q14: What power inputs do they support?

A: They support 100–240 VAC input and may include external power adapters in standard packages .

Q15: Is there voice/PBX functionality onboard?

A: Yes. Many models include onboard PBX, IVR, billing, SIP server, and fax support for enterprise voice .

Q16: Does the AR100 Series support stacking or modular expansion?

A: No. These are fixed-interface routers with no stacking. Modular expansion is limited to interface options and licenses.

Q17: Is firmware upgrade easy?

A: Yes. Firmware upgrades are supported via the web GUI, USB flash, or SD cards; updates are regularly published by Huawei .

Q18: Are Huawei AR100 routers cost-effective?

A: Definitely—they are engineered to bring enterprise-level features (routing, security, voice, wireless) at low total cost of ownership .

Q19: What modules/licenses are required?

A: Each unit requires a chassis type module plus optional software licenses—for routing, switching, voice, security, and AC controller modes .

Q20: Do these support USB accessories?

A: Yes. They include USB 2.0 (or USB3 in later models) for file transfer, configuration, or logging.