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If you have received a printed copy of this, please check http://wiki.aaisp.org.uk~~/index.php~~/Comtrend for newer versions!

If you have received a printed copy of this, please check http://wiki.aaisp.org.uk/Comtrend for newer versions!

= Router Withdrawn! =

'''Please see [http://status.aa.nu/apost.cgi?incident=875 this status post] as we've withdrawn the router from sale, due to it looking like it will be months before new firmware will be available. -See out [[IPv6 Routers]] Page for more info.'''

= Comtrend IPv6 ADSL Router Information =

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[[Image:Comtrend-ipv6service.png|thumb]] [[Image:Iphelpmeuk.png|thumb]]

The Comtrend AR-5382u is an ADSL2+ router with 4 Ethernet ports, wifi, and ~~usb~~ port (for 3g fallback). It also supports IPv6 (which is the reason we're here!). As of Feb 2010 they are available as [http://aa.net.uk/broadband-accessories.html pre-order]. There are still a few bug fixes which we have passed back to Comtrend and are awaiting firmware updates to resolve these issues. Stock is limited, and new orders will be put on to back-order until more arrive. - contact sales for more information if required. The first batch of routers will be shipped to customers from Feb 24th.

The Comtrend AR-5382u is an ADSL2+ router with 4 Ethernet ports, wifi, and USB port (for 3g fallback). It also supports IPv6 (which is the reason we're here!). As of Feb 2010 they are available as [http://aa.net.uk/broadband-accessories.html pre-order]. There are still a few bug fixes which we have passed back to Comtrend and are awaiting firmware updates to resolve these issues. Stock is limited, and new orders will be put on to back-order until more arrive. - contact sales for more information if required. The first batch of routers will be shipped to customers from Feb 24th.

'''Manual:''' [[File:~~UM_AR~~-~~5382u_A1~~.0.pdf]] (as supplied on the CD)

'''Manual:''' [[File:UM AR-5382u A1.0.pdf]] (as supplied on the CD)

[[Image:Comtrend.jpg|center|Comtrend.jpg]]

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===Prefix delegation via DHCPv6 only works with a /48===

At the moment, lines will have to be set with a /48 and we'll route the whole block.

At the moment lines will have to be set with a /48 and we'll route the whole block.

This is important to avoid waste, but also to allow multi-site customers to manage their /48 giving different sites different /64

This is important to avoid waste, but also to allow multi-site customers to manage their /48, giving different sites different /64 blocks.

===DHCPv6 on WAN/PPP does not request IPv6 DNS servers===

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===Router announcement on LAN is not providing DNS servers===

Manual configuration required on the computers.

Manual configuration is required on the computers.

===Router is not renew/rebinding the DHCPv6 on the WAN on PPP restart===

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===3G not working===

We've yet to get the 3G working - the router sees a dongle is plugged in, and shows signal status, but does not seem to connect - tried a Vodaphone SIM and an A&A SIM.

We've yet to get the 3G working - the router sees that a dongle is plugged in, and shows signal status, but does not seem to connect - tried a Vodaphone SIM and an A&A SIM.

===Loosing PPP means it forgets IPv6===

Losing PPP for any reason causes the Comtrend to forget IPv6 until it next re-syncs or is power cycled.

=How to Configure the router:=

=How to Configure the router=

The details below don't actually involve much IPv6, just a tick box. IPv6 is mostly configured automatically when the router logs into us. RA and DHCPv6 will be enabled once logged in, and it's been assigned your block of IPs.

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**Password: 12345

==ADSL Setup For BT Lines:==

==ADSL Setup For BT Lines==

*Advanced -> Layer2 -> ATM -> Add

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*** Description : BT

*** Tick Enable IPv6, Next

** enter username, eg x@a.1

** enter username, e.g. x@a.1

*** enter password

*** leave service name blank

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*Reboot router (Management -> reboot)

==ADSL Setup For BE (PPPoE) Lines:==

==ADSL Setup For BE (PPPoE) Lines==

Note: PPPoA Does not work (yet).

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*** Description : BE

*** Tick Enable IPv6, Next

** enter username, eg x@a.1

** enter username, e.g. x@a.1

*** enter password

*** leave service name blank

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*ADSL Speeds/stability - is the ADSL chipset as good/better/worse than your old router in terms of sync speed, and stability?

*WiFi - how well does the wifi throughput/coverage compare to your old router?

*Other feedback, eg, ease and flexibility of the Firewall etc.

*Other feedback, e.g., ease and flexibility of the Firewall etc.

==See also ==

[[Comtrend Alternative Firmware]]

[[Category:3rd Party Routers|Comtrend]]