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Planet VC-201A User Manual

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  • Page 1 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    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.
  • Page 4 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter User’s Manual For Models: VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 Rev 1.0 (June 2010) Part No.: 2350-AC0270-000...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2 The Rear Panel ............19 3. Installation ..............22 3.1 Install Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter ....... 22 3.2 Connecting VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 ....25 3.3 Connecting VC-202A ..........27 3.4 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting (VC-201A and VC-202A) ........... 29 4.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    – the VDSL port can be RJ-11 connector (VC-201A / VC-204) or BNC Connector (VC-202A). The VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 can be set to Central Office (CO) or Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) mode via a DIP switch. When VC-20X-CO (VC-201A / VC-204) is connected with...
  • Page 7 Slave device (CPE) must connect to Master device (CO) through the telephone wire or coaxial cable. It is not allow connecting like Master to Master or Slave to Slave. To define the VC-201A / VC-202A / Note VC-204 to CO or CPE, please refer to section 2.2.1...
  • Page 8 Existing Telephone Network Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet Ethernet over VDSL and Telephone Network Up to 1.6km Main office/PBX, Telco CO, VC-201A/ VC-201A/ wire closet LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet over VDSL and Telephone Network Up to 1.6km Main office/PBX, Telco CO,...
  • Page 9 Multi-LAN Connection Existing Telephone Network Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet Ethernet over VDSL and Telephone Network VC-201A+ MC-700 Chassis VC-201A/ LAN1 Main office/PBX, Telco CO, wire closet VC-204/ LAN2 Internet Router IP Camera VDSL2 Coaxial CAM Viewer VDSL2 Ethernet...

  • Page 10: Key Features

    DMT (Discrete Multi-Tone) line coding Half Duplex Back Pressure and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Pause Frame Flow Control Built-in POTS splitter to share voice and data - (VC-201A and VC-204) Voice and data communication can be shared on the existing telephone wire simultaneously - (VC-201A and VC-204) Support up to 1536 bytes packet size, 802.1Q VLAN tag...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    1.4 Specifications Product VC-201A VC-204 VC-202A Hardware Specification 1 x RJ-45, 4 x RJ-45, 1 x RJ-45, 10/100 Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Base-TX Auto-MDI/MDI-X Auto-MDI/MDI-X Auto-MDI/MDI-X Ports 1 x BNC, VDSL 1 x RJ-11, female Phone Jack female connector 1 x RJ-11, Built-in splitters for...
  • Page 12 Asymmetric Mode 200m -> 100/55Mbps 200m->100/65Mbps 400m -> 90/50Mbps 400m->100/64Mbps 600m -> 70/40Mbps 600m->100/59Mbps 800m -> 60/25Mbps 800m->100/53Mbps 1000m -> 45/15Mbps 1000m->94/44Mbps 1200m -> 35/10Mbps 1200m->84/36Mbps 1400m -> 30/6Mbps 1400m->74/28Mbps 1600m -> 25/4Mbps 1600m->66/19Mbps 1800m->60/14Mbps 2000m->44/15Mbps 2200m->35/12Mbps 2400m->32/10Mbps 2600m->29/8Mbps 2800m->27/6Mbps Performance* 3000m->25/5Mbps (Down Stream /...
  • Page 13 Storage -10~70ºC Temperature Operating 10% to 90%, relative humidity, non-condensing Humidity Storage 10% to 90%, relative humidity, non-condensing Humidity Standard Conformance Regulation FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Compliance IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Pause frame Flow Control Standards ITU-T Compliance...

  • Page 14: Hardware Description

    2. Hardware Description VC-201A / VC-204 The VC-201A / VC-204 provides 2 RJ-11 ports for voice connection (like telephone) and for network line connection. VC-202A The VC-202A provides 1 BNC connector and supports 50 or 75 ohm cable with distance up to 3.0km.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    2.1 Front Panel The units’ front panel provides a simple interface monitoring the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter. VC-201A Front Panel Figure 2-1: VC-201A front panel VC-202A Front Panel Figure 2-2: VC-202A front panel VC-204 Front Panel Figure 2-3: VC-204 front panel...
  • Page 16 2.1.1 LED indicators for VC-201A and VC-202A The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the operating status of individual port and whole system. System Color Function Light Power ON Green Power OFF VDSL Color Function Indicate that the VDSL link is Light established.
  • Page 17 10/100Base-TX Port Color Function Light Indicate that the port is Link Up. Indicate that the Converter is LNK/ACT Green Blink actively sending or receiving data over that port. Indicate that the port is Link Down. Indicate that the port is operating at Light 100Mbps.
  • Page 18 VDSL Color Function Indicate that the VDSL link is Light established. Fast Indicate that the VDSL link is at Green Blink training status (about 10 seconds). Slow Indicate that the VDSL link is at idle Blink status. Indicate that the VDSL link is Light established.

  • Page 19: The Rear Panel

    The rear panel of the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter is shown as below. VC-201A / VC-202A Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-4: VC-201A / VC-202A rear panel VC-204 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-5: VC-204 rear panel 2.2.1 MODE DIP Switch...
  • Page 20 DIP-1 DIP-2 DIP-3 DIP-4 Mode Channel Band Plan Interleave Symm ON (default) Fast Asymm CO / CPE • 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.
  • Page 21 2.2.2 DC Power Jack VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 require 5V DC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC adapter. If you have the issue to make the power connection, please contact your local sales representative.

  • Page 22: Installation

    There is some key limitation on the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter. Please check the following items: VC-201A and VC-204: The device is used for Point-to-Point connection only (Master device to Slave device) and has equipped with 2 RJ-11 connectors for VDSL port. One for voice device connection (like telephone) and the other one for network link connection.
  • Page 23 3.1.1 VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 LAN to LAN connection Two sets of the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converters could be used to link two local Area networks that are located in different place. Through the normal telephone line, it could setup a...
  • Page 24 (MDF room) and connect to the telephone line system, on the other hand, need to install a Slave (VC-201A / VC-204 CPE) converter on the individual client side and connect to the Multi-port Master through the telephone lines.

  • Page 25: Connecting Vc-201A / Vc-202A / Vc-204

    Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201A to a standalone PC. 1. Set the VC-201A to be CO or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-201A by connecting its power source.
  • Page 26 Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201A / VC- 204 to an Ethernet LAN. 1. Set the VC-201A / VC-204 to be CO or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-201A / VC-204 by connecting its power source.

  • Page 27: Connecting Vc-202A

    3.3 Connecting VC-202A 3.3.1 Connecting Standalone IP device Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202A to a standalone PC. 1. Set the VC-202A to be CO or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-202A by connecting its power source. 3.
  • Page 28 3.3.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202A to an Ethernet LAN. 1. Set the VC-202A to be CO or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-202A by connecting its power source. 3.

  • Page 29: Chassis Installation And Rack Mounting (Vc-201A And Vc-202A)

    To install the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch Converter Chassis with standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1: Place your VC-201A / VC-202A 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.

  • Page 30: Power Information

    4. Power Information The power jack of VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 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. If you have encountered the issue to make the power connection, please contact your local sales representative.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    3.0km. Please also try to adjust the DIP switch of VC- 201A / VC-202A / VC-204 to other SNR mode. 2. Please note you must use one VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 with CO mode and the other VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 with CPE mode, connect to each other to make it work.

  • Page 32: Faq

    1.6 kilo- meter is the best for VC-201A / VC-204 and 3.0kilometer for VC-202A. Q4: What is the best date rate for VC-201A / VC-202A / VC- 204? A4: We provide the data rate of the VC-201A / VC-204 is up...
  • Page 33 Q6: Can VC-202 compatible with VC-202A? A6: Currently NO. Although VC-202 (profile 12a) and VC-202A (profile 17a) is base on ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2, but with different Profiles, so far they are not compatible with each other. Q7: What is SNR and what’s the effect? A7: In analog and digital communications, Signal-to-Noise Ratio, often written SNR, is a measure of signal strength relative to background noise.
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