Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter VC-231 / VC-234 User’s Manual
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table Of Contents 1. Introduction...................................................................... 5 1.1 Checklist..................................................................... 5 1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL2 Bridge................... 5 1.3 Key Features............................................................... 9 1.4 Specifications............................................................ 10 2. Hardware Description....................................................... 12 2.
1. Introduction 1.1 Checklist Check the contents of your package for following parts: l VC-231 / VC-234 l Splitter (VC-231 only) l Power Adapter l RJ-11 Telephone line l User’s Manual If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair. 1.
rate at 1.4km. This capability is ideal for use as an Ethernet extender for your existing Ethernet network. PLANET’s VDSL2 Converter solution provides a much cheaper replacement and smooth migration for existing Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) networks.
LAN to LAN Connection Ethernet Telephone Network Telephone wire VDSL2 Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet Ethernet over VDSL2 and Telephone Network Telephone wire VDSL2 Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet Up to 1.4km Splitter Splitter VC-231/CO VC-231/CPE LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet over VDSL2 and Telephone Network Telephone wire VDSL2 Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet Up to 1.
Multi-LAN Connection Ethernet Telephone Network VDSL2 VDSL2 Telephone wire Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet VDSL2 VDSL2 Ethernet over VDSL2 and Telephone Network Splitter VDSL2 Switch (Multi-port CO) Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet VDSL2 Telephone wire VC-231/CPE LAN1 Splitter VDSL2 UP to 1.
1.3 Key Features The Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter provides the following key features: l Cost-effective VDSL2 CO/CPE bridge solution l One box design, CO/CPE selectable via DIP Switch l Defines profile 17a band plan for the long distance transmission of upstream and downstream signals l Defines profile 30a band plan for the short distance transmission of upstream and downstream signals l Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.
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30a profile 300m 400m 600m 800m -> -> -> -> 100/100Mbps 90/90Mbps 61/40Mbps 54/8Mbps 300m 400m 600m 800m -> -> -> -> 100/100Mbps 90/90Mbps 69/55Mbps 48/9Mbps Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A Dimension (W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26 mm 155 x 86 x 26 mm Weight 199g 368g Operating Temperature 0~50ºC Storage Temperature -25~70ºC Operating Humidity 10% to 90%, relative humidity, non-condensing Storage Humidity 10% to 90%, relative humidity, non-condensing Switch Specification Switch Processing Scheme
2. Hardware Description The VC-231 provides 1 RJ-11 port for VDSL2 connection, for both VDSL2 connection and voice connection service operate at the same time. The Additional splitter from package of VC-231 can help VC-231 work in this way easily. The VC-234 provides 2 RJ-11 ports for voice connection (like telephone) and for network line connection.
n VC-234 Front Panel Figure 2-2: VC-234 front panel 2.1.1 LED indicators for VC-231 The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the operating status of individual port and whole system. n System LED PWR Color Function Lit Lights to indicate that the VDSL Converter has power. Off Indicate that the VDSL Converter has no power. Green n VDSL LED VDSL Color Green Function Lit Indicate that the VDSL link is established.
n 10/100Base-TX Port LED LNK/ ACT 100 Color Green Function Lit Indicate that the port is link up. Blink Indicate that the VDSL Converter is actively sending or receiving data over that port. Off Indicate that the port is link down. Lit Indicate that the port is operating at 100Mbps. Off Indicate that the port is link down or 10Mbps. Green 2.1.2 LED indicators for VC-234 The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the operating status of individual port and whole system.
n VDSL LED VDSL Color Green Function Lit Indicate that the VDSL link is established. Fast Blink Indicate that the VDSL link is at training status (about 10 seconds). Slow Blink Indicate that the VDSL link is at idle status. CO Green Lit Indicate the VDSL Bridge is running at CO mode. CPE Green Lit Indicate the VDSL Bridge is running at CPE mode. n 10/100Base-TX Port LED LNK/ ACT Color Green Function Lit Indicate that the port is link up at 10/100Mbps.
2.2 The Rear Panel The rear panel of the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter is shown as below. n VC-231 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-3: VC-231 rear panel n VC-234 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-4: VC-234 rear panel 2.2.1 MODE DIP Switch The Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter provides 4 selective transmission modes. By switching the transmission modes, you can obtain a best transmission mode to suit with phone line quality or distance of connectivity.
n DIP-1: Mode (CO/CPE) l CO (Central Office) – the Master device mode, usually the CO device will be located at the data center of ISP or enterprise to link to the backbone. l CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) – the Slave device mode, usually the CPE device will be located at branch office, home or remote side as the long reach data receiver. The CPE can be connecting to the PC, IP Camera or Wireless Access Point or other network devices.
Note 1. By default, the four DIP switch are at “ON” position that will operate as “CPE”. For operate as “CO”, please adjust the DIP 1 switch at “OFF” position. Then adjust other DIP switch accordingly to fulfill different network application demand. 2. Please power off the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter, before making any transmission mode adjustment. 2.2.2 DC power jack VC-231 / VC-234 require 5V DC 2A power input. It will conform to the bundled AC adapter.
3. Installing and Using VDSL Converter 3.1 Install the Ethernet Over VDSL2 Converter The Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter / Bridge does not require any software configuration. Users can immediately use any feature of this product simply by attached the cables and plug power on. There is some key limitation on the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter / Bridge.
3.1.1 VC-231 / VC-234 LAN to LAN connection Two sets of the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converters / Bridge could be used to link two local Area networks that are located in different place. Through the normal telephone line, it could setup a 100/100Mbps symmetric backbone, but one Ethernet over VDSL2 Converters / Bridge must be Master (CO mode) and the other one is Slave (CPE mode). 100Base-TX UTP Internet Router Telephone wire VDSL2 VC-231/CO Telephone wire VDSL2 VC-231/CPE VDSL2 Up to 1.
3.1.2 VC-231 / VC-234 Connect to Multi-Port Master In order, to built up a local Internet in apartment, hotel and campus and hospitality environment. The Multi-port Master (for example, VC-820M / VC-2400M VDSL2 Switch) need to be placed in the wiring center (MDF room) and connect to the telephone line system, on the other hand, need to install a Slave (VC-231 / VC-234 CPE) Converters / Bridge on the individual client side and connect to the Multi-port Master through the telephone lines.
3.2 Connecting VC-231 / VC-234 3.2.1 Connecting Standalone PC Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-231 to a standalone PC. 1. Set the VC-231 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-231 by connecting its power source. 3. Power LED will illuminate. 4. Use one RJ-11 wire and make a connection between VC-231 and “Line” port of splitter from VC-231 package. 5.
3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-231 / VC-234 to an Ethernet LAN. 1. Set the VC-231 / VC-234 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-231 / VC-234 by connecting its power source. 3. Power LED will illuminate. 4. Use one RJ-11 wire and make a connection between VC-231 and “Line” port of splitter from VC-231 package. 5.
RJ-11 Line Cord Phone RJ-11 Line Cord RJ-11 Phone Jack VC-231 RJ-45 Cat.5 Twisted Pair Cable IP Cam IP TV Switch Wireless PC Laptop 100Base-TX UTP Telephone wire RJ-11 Phone Wire RJ-11 Phone Wire Phone VC-234 RJ-11 Phone Jack 1 2 3 4 IP Cam IP TV PC Wireless Laptop 100Base-TX UTP Telephone wire Figure 3-4: Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN Note 24 Please refer to your Ethernet device User’s Manual for the device’s set up information.
3.3 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting (VC-231) To install the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter in a 10-inch or 19inch Converter Chassis with standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1: Place your VC-231 on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side. Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and firmly fitted into the slot of the converter chassis.
4. Power Information The power jack of VC-231 / VC-234 is with 2.5mm in the central post and required +5VDC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Chassis. Should you have the issue to make the power connection, please contact your local sales representative. Please keep the AC-DC adapter as spare parts when your VC231 is installed to a Media Chassis. 2.5mm DC Receptacle 2.5mm +5V for each slot DC receptacle is 2.
5. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: VDSL LNK LED does not light after wire is connected to the VDSL port. CHECKPOINT: 1. Verify the length of the wire connected between two VC-231 and VC-234 is not more than 1.4km. Please also try to adjust the DIP switch or VC-231 / VC-234 to other SNR mode. 2. Please note you must use one VC-231 / VC-234 with CO mode and the other VC-231 / VC-234 with CPE mode, connect to each other to make it work. SYMPTOM: TP LED does not light after cable is connected to the port.
6. FAQ Q1: What voltage that VC-231 / VC-234 used? A1: 5V DC, 2A Q2: What is VDSL2? A2: VDSL2 (Very High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2), G.993.2 is the newest and most advanced standard of xDSL broadband wire line communications. Designed to support the wide deployment of Triple Play services such as voice, data, high definition television (HDTV) and interactive gaming, VDSL2 enable operators and carrier to gradually, flexibly, and cost efficiently upgrade exiting xDSL-infrastructure.
Ratio, often written SNR, is a measure of signal strength relative to background noise. The ratio is usually measured in decibels (dB). In digital communications, the SNR will probably cause a reduction in data speed because of frequent errors that require the source (transmitting) computer or terminal to resend some packets of data. SNR measures the quality of a transmission channel over a network channel.
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