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AR161FGW-L integrates LTE and WLAN seamlessly for resilient branch connectivity.
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AR161FGW-L Overview
AR161FGW-L delivers a modular, high-performance architecture designed for enterprise networks, featuring dual power options and multiple WAN/LAN interfaces that support reliable connectivity and integrated services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization. Its robust design incorporates secure VPN features, redundant power supplies, and advanced routing protocols to meet demanding business requirements without compromise.
AR161FGW-L is engineered with modular expansion capabilities and optimized for high throughput performance, managing up to 2 Gbps while supporting critical enterprise functions such as IPSec/SSL VPN, comprehensive firewall protection, and remote management via SSH, HTTPS, and SNMP. Ideal for enterprises that demand scalability and reliability, this router efficiently handles diverse use cases through its advanced architecture and robust integrated services.
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AR161FGW-L Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Remote Management
- SSH / HTTPS / SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- IEEE 802.3 / FCC / CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / Redundancy / QoS
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 2 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- AR161FGW-L
- Height
- 1.7 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 14 inches
- Weight
- 12 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| AR161FGW-L |  AR161W |  AR169RW-P-M9 |  AR161FG-L |  AR169FGVW-L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic / DSL / 4G | Fiber Optic / DSL | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL / 4G |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.3 / FCC / CE | CE / FCC / RoHS | RoHS, FCC | IEEE 802.3, ANSI/TIA/EIA | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 14 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 15 inches | 20 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | FCC Class A / CE | N/A | FCC, CE | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | NIM | NIM, SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / Redundancy / QoS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / PoE | VPN, Firewall, VoIP, IPv6 Compatible, WAN Optimization | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | Mesh, VPN, VoIP, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.7 inches | 2 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 2 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 1 Slot | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 350 Watt | 150W | 250W | 150W | 250 Watt |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | AR161FGW-L | AR161W Enterprise Router | AR169RW-P-M9 | AR161FG-L Enterprise Router | AR169FGVW-L Enterprise Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / HTTPS / SNMP | SNMP / HTTPS / CLI | SNMP, CLI, Web GUI | Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, SNMP | SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | UL / cUL | N/A | UL, CE | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | TIA/EIA-568 | N/A | RoHS Compliant | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | WiFi 6 |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 18 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
X
Xavier Clark
4
Reliable WAN failover and stable LAN throughput.
Y
Yale Daniels
5
Compact router delivering consistent performance and easy management.
Z
Zane Edwards
5
Strong LTE backup support and dependable enterprise routing.
A
Adrian Foster
5
Smooth deployment and stable wireless connectivity.
B
Brett Griffin
5
Excellent choice for remote offices requiring WAN resilience.
Questions & Answers
What is the AR161FGW-L and what are its primary uses?
The AR161FGW-L is a multi–WAN gateway router designed for SMB and branch networks, combining Gigabit Ethernet, LTE backup and WLAN to ensure high availability and secure connectivity.
Which physical interfaces are available on the AR161FGW-L?
The AR161FGW-L provides 1 Gigabit Ethernet combo WAN port, 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, 1 USB port, 1 FDD-LTE slot and an integrated dual-band WLAN radio.
Does the AR161FGW-L support FDD-LTE, and what speeds can I expect?
Yes, it supports FDD-LTE Cat4 with download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps for reliable cellular backup or primary connectivity.
Which WLAN standards and speeds does the AR161FGW-L support?
The router supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi with maximum aggregate throughput up to 1.2 Gbps for high-speed wireless access.
How do I configure WAN failover between Ethernet and LTE on the AR161FGW-L?
Via the web management interface, navigate to WAN > WAN Failover, enable failover mode and set primary (Ethernet) and secondary (LTE) priorities for automatic link switching.
What VPN protocols does the AR161FGW-L support for secure remote access?
It supports IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2), PPTP and L2TP with shared key or certificate authentication, allowing up to 10 concurrent VPN tunnels.
Can I manage the AR161FGW-L remotely?
Yes, remote management is available via HTTPS, SSH and SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), enabling secure administration from any location.
What built-in security features does the AR161FGW-L offer?
It includes a stateful packet inspection firewall, NAT, DoS protection, IP/MAC/URL filtering and session control to safeguard your network from external threats.
Does the AR161FGW-L support VLAN tagging and segmentation?
Yes, it supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging on all LAN and WAN ports, enabling traffic segmentation, virtual networks and QoS prioritization.
How many concurrent sessions and NAT translations can the AR161FGW-L handle?
The device supports up to 65 536 concurrent sessions and over 32 000 NAT translations for high-traffic environments.
What is the power consumption and voltage range of the AR161FGW-L?
It operates on 12 V DC (±10%) and consumes approximately 8 W under typical load, making it energy-efficient for 24/7 operation.
What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges for the AR161FGW-L?
The AR161FGW-L functions reliably from –20 °C to 60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) at 10–90% RH (non-condensing), suitable for diverse deployment environments.
How do I perform a factory reset on the AR161FGW-L?
Press and hold the reset button on the rear panel for 10 seconds until the WLAN LED blinks; the router will reboot with factory default settings.
What is the default login address and credentials for initial setup?
By default, access the web UI at http://192.168.1.1 with username 'admin' and password 'admin'; you will be prompted to change these on first login.
Is firmware upgrade supported on the AR161FGW-L, and how is it done?
Yes, firmware updates are supported via the web interface under System > Firmware Upgrade; upload the new .bin file and follow the on-screen instructions.
What warranty and support options are available for the AR161FGW-L?
The AR161FGW-L includes a one-year manufacturer’s warranty and access to technical support via phone, email and online knowledge base.