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If you have received a printed copy of this, please check http://wiki.aaisp.org.uk/Comtrend for newer versions! =Comtrend IPv6 ADSL Router Information=▼ [[File:Comtrend-ipv6service.png\|thumb\|border\|Service Page, showing IPv6]]▼ = Router Withdrawn! = ~~[[File:Iphelpmeuk.png\|thumb\|border\|Proof!]]~~ [[File:Comtrend.jpg\|left]]▼ '''Please see [http://status.aa.nu/apost.cgi?incident=875 this status post] as we've withdrawn the router from sale, due to it looking like it will be months before new firmware will be available.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.''' 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.▼ ▲= Comtrend IPv6 ADSL Router Information = ▲[[~~File~~Image:Comtrend-ipv6service.png\|thumb~~\|border\|Service~~]] ~~Page, showing IPv6~~[[Image:Iphelpmeuk.png\|thumb]] ▲The Comtrend AR-5382u is an ADSL2+ router with 4 Ethernet ports, wifi, and ~~usb~~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) ▲[[~~File~~Image:Comtrend.jpg\|~~left~~center\|Comtrend.jpg]] =Known Problems= Although the router does work, there are some bug reports/feature requests that we have passed on to Comtrend. ===There is no IPv6 option in PPPoA mode. === ===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. 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=== ===Router announcement on LAN is not providing DNS servers=== Manual configuration is required on the computers. ===Router is not renew/rebinding the DHCPv6 on the WAN on PPP restart=== The router seems to fall-back to only IPv4 operation if the ISP does not support IPv6, so this seems safe. IPv6 is the current version of internet protocol so it seems odd that it is disabled by default. ===3G not working=== ~~=How to setup Comtrend:=~~ 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=== The details below don't actually involve much IPv6! IPv6 is mostly configure automatically when the router logs in. RA and DHCPv6 will be enabled once logged in, and it's been assigned your block of IPs.▼ Losing PPP for any reason causes the Comtrend to forget IPv6 until it next re-syncs or is power cycled. Plug=How into Configure the router.= Go to 192.168.1.1▼ ▲The details below don't actually involve much IPv6!, just a tick box. IPv6 is mostly ~~configure~~configured automatically when the router logs ininto us. RA and DHCPv6 will be enabled once logged in, and it's been assigned your block of IPs. Plug in router, your computer should get an IPv4 address by DHCP ▲Go to http://192.168.1.1 Username: root Password: 12345 ==ADSL Setup For BT: Lines== Advanced -> Layer2 -> ATM -> Add * Strict Priority Advanced -> WAN Service -> Add * Select Layer2 interface, Next * Next PPPoE * Description : BT * Tick Enable IPv6, Next enter username, ege.g. x@a.1▼ * Next ▲ enter username, eg x@a.1 * enter password * leave service name blank * enable Firewall * Enable NAT if no public IPv4 (or preferably get public IPv4), Next Obtain DNS from WAN, Next▼ * next ▲ Obtain DNS from WAN * next Save Reboot router (Management -> reboot) ==ADSL Setup For BE (PPPoE) Lines== Note: PPPoA Does not work (yet). ~~==For BE:==~~ Advanced -> Layer2 -> ATM -> Add Advanced -> WAN -> Add * Select Layer2 interface, Next * Next PPPoE * Description : BE * Tick Enable IPv6, Next enter username, ege.g. x@a.1▼ * Next ▲ enter username, eg x@a.1 * enter password * leave service name blank * enable Firewall * Enable NAT if no public IPv4 (or preferably get public IPv4), Next Obtain DNS from WAN, Next▼ * next ▲ Obtain DNS from WAN * next Save Reboot router (Management -> Reboot Router) ==Other settings== Setup LAN, Firewall, Service Access and Wireless how you would like. Change admin password as required (Management, Passwords) ==3G Fallback Setup== We've not yet tested this extensively. With an AA SIM it won't yet be possible to re-route your IPs to the SIM Even with an AA SIM, IPv6 is still not available (Nothing to do with the Comtrend, we're waiting on 3) =Computer setup= 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, ege.g., ease and flexibility of the Firewall etc. ==See also == [[Comtrend Alternative Firmware]] [[Category:3rd Party Routers\|Comtrend]]