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Module

Level

Description

AR44xS/ AR450S

AR7x5

AR750S

 

Rapier i

AT-8800

AT-8600

 

AT-8700XL

AT-8948

AT-9900

AT-9800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00012895

IP Gateway

3

Previously, the router accepted ARP entries with multicast IP and MAC addresses

Y

-

Y

 

-

-

-

 

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

when the MAC disparity feature was disabled. The MAC disparity feature is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disabled by default.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The issue has been resolved. The router now discards such ARP entries unless the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAC disparity feature has been enabled by using the command enable ip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

macdisparity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00013048

Firewall

3

When IP NAT or firewall NAT was used, the router or switch sometimes generated

Y

-

Y

 

Y

Y

-

 

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

ICMP messages that specified the wrong source IP address. This meant that the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

response to traceroute could be incorrect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue has been resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00013049

IPv6

3

The router or switch sometimes rebooted when it processed a large number of

Y

-

Y

 

Y

Y

-

 

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

multicast routes that were created as the result of receiving a large amount of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

data from more than 500 multicast groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue has been resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00013060

IPv6

3

Previously, if IPv6 had a dynamic Neighbour Discovery cache entry for a particular

Y

-

Y

 

Y

Y

-

 

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

IPv6 address, it prevented users from adding a static entry for the same IPv6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue has been resolved. Users can now overwrite dynamic Neighbour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discovery cache entries with static entries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00013093

Switch

3

When traffic on a port was mirrored and that port had a learn limit set, packets

-

-

-

 

Y

Y

Y

 

Y

-

-

-

 

 

 

from the CPU (such as ARP replies and ICMP replies) were not always mirrored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This issue has been resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR00013117

IPv6, PIM,

3

A router or switch running PIM6 occasionally rebooted in certain network

Y

-

Y

 

Y

Y

-

 

-

-

-

-

 

PIMv6

 

topologies when links were very busy. The circumstances that caused this crash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are very unusual, but the code has been made more robust to cope with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Allied Telesis AR44xS series manual Macdisparity, IPv6, PIM

AR44xS series specifications

The Allied Telesis AR44xS series represents a significant advancement in network technology, designed to meet the demands of modern enterprises. Known for its distinctive features, robust performance, and reliability, this series enables organizations to enhance their network infrastructure efficiently.

One of the standout characteristics of the AR44xS series is its focus on high-performance routing capabilities. These routers are equipped with advanced Layer 3 routing, offering the ability to handle large volumes of traffic seamlessly. This ensures minimal latency and maximizes throughput, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing and cloud computing.

The AR44xS series integrates an intuitive user interface, enabling easy management and configuration. The web-based management system provides insights into network performance and health, allowing administrators to quickly respond to issues. Additionally, the support for command-line interface (CLI) offers advanced users the flexibility to execute configurations and scripts tailored to specific needs.

Security is a paramount concern in today's digital landscape, and the AR44xS series addresses this with comprehensive security features. It incorporates next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and secure virtual private network (VPN) support. With these solutions, organizations can safeguard their networks from emerging threats and unauthorized access.

The series also supports various connectivity options, including Ethernet and fiber optics, making it suitable for diverse network architectures. With the availability of multiple interfaces, including Gigabit options, the AR44xS series allows for scalable deployment, ensuring organizations can adapt as their needs evolve.

Moreover, the AR44xS series is built to support advanced technologies such as IPv6, which is critical for future-proofing network infrastructure as the number of internet devices continues to grow. This ensures compatibility with next-generation Internet technologies.

In summary, the Allied Telesis AR44xS series stands out for its high-performance routing, robust security features, intuitive management interface, and support for modern networking technologies. These attributes make it a solid choice for organizations looking to strengthen their network infrastructure while ensuring scalability and security in an ever-changing digital landscape. This series is an essential tool for businesses aiming to future-proof their networking capabilities and drive operational efficiency.