user manual

Overview

AT-MC606 Port Descriptions

VDSL Line Port The VDSL Line port features a BNC coaxial connector. It allows you to

connect two AT-MC606 VDSL Network Extender units together using an

existing internal building coaxial cable. One AT-MC606 VDSL Network

Extender is configured as a Provider unit and the other as a Subscriber

unit.

10Base-T/

100Base-Tx

Ethernet Port

The AT-MC606 VDSL Network Extender has one 10Base-T/100Base-Tx

Ethernet port which allows you to connect one AT-MC606 configured as a

Subscriber unit to an Ethernet device and a second AT-MC606 configured

as a Provider unit to an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) in the building

equipment room. This twisted pair port features an RJ-45 connector with a

maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). For the port pinout

details, refer to “RJ-45 Port Pinouts” on page 20.

Type of Cabling

The 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port is designed to operate with

unshielded twisted pair cables. For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3 or

better 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cabling is required. For 100 Mbps

operation, Category 5 and Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm unshielded

twisted pair cabling is recommended.

Auto MDI/MDI-X

A 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port on a network device can have one

of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The Ethernet port on

a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the twisted pair port

on a switch or hub is usually MDI-X.

The AT-MC606 Ethernet port features automatic MDI/MDI-X. The port

automatically determines the configuration of its end-node and then

configures itself appropriately. For example, if the AT-MC606 Ethernet

port is connected to a port on a bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the

AT-MC606 VDSL Network Extender automatically configures the Ethernet

port to MDI-X. This feature allows you to use either straight-through or

crossover cables when connecting the AT-MC606 to other Ethernet

devices.

Auto-Negotiation

The AT-MC606 VDSL Network Extender auto-negotiates the speed and

duplex mode of the Ethernet link, so that the link comes up in the highest

performance configuration supported by both ends. For example, if an end

node is capable of only 10 Mbps, the AT-MC606 VDSL Network Extender

sets its Ethernet port to 10 Mbps or if an end node is capable of 100 Mbps,