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  • Page 1 Intelligent Ethernet over VDSL Switch VC-412 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Trademarks Copyright  PLANET Technology Corp. 2002. Contents subject to revision without prior notice. PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    & H ACKAGE ONTENTS ARDWARE 1.4 LED I NDICATORS UTTON 2. INSTALLATION... 6 2.1 CONNECTING VC-412... 6 2.2 CONSOLE PORT SETUP... 7 2.3 TELNET SETUP ... 9 3. WEB CONFIGURATION... 10 3.1 W EB CONFIGURATION SETUP 3.2 M ... 12...
  • Page 4 UNCTIONALITY 5.4 VDSL C ... 36 OMMAND 5.5 P ... 37 OMMAND APPENDIX A – VC-412 FACTORY DEFAULT... 39 APPENDIX B – UPDATE VC-101S FIRMWARE TO R4.5 REMOTELY THROUGH VC-412... 40 ... 31 ... 32 ... 34 VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the VC-412 VDSL Managerial Switch for your MDU Solution. PLANET has been on the forefront of VDSL (Very High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) technologies since their inception, and will always strive to create quality, cost-effective solutions for VDSL users and installers.

  • Page 6: Vc-412 Technical Specifications

    One (1) Console Port Baud Rate: 19200 bps, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity, No Flow Control For VC-412 Local Console management Physical Specifications: AC Input: 100 - 250 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, Internal Universal Power Supply Power Consumption: 60W Max / 205 BTU Max.

  • Page 7: Package Contents & Hardware Description

    Before removing the switch from the package please ensure to remove all static devices and static electricity from your body by touching an available metal plate or grounding point. Your new VC-412 has 12 VDSL ports, 12 POTS/ISDN ports, 4 Ethernet ports and 1 Local Console (RS232) port. VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Led Indicators And Button Definition

    Ethernet port transmit and receive speed Ethernet port duplex FDX/COL mode VDSL Ports SYNC VDSL link VDSL active Errors on line VC-412 User’s Manual Color Status Description System is turned on Green System is off VLAN or VLAN Green grouping is on...
  • Page 9 Button Function Reset Push to reboot the switch Normal / Uplink Normal: When connect port D to PC or other end nodes. Uplink: When connect port D to other switch or hub. VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Installation

    1.5 km. The VC-412 takes approximately 15 seconds to start, therefore when connecting the VC-412 to a remote modem such as the VC-101S, it will take 15 seconds for link to be established.

  • Page 11: Console Port Setup

    VC-412 User’s Manual 2.2 Console Port Setup...
  • Page 12 The VC-412 contains a powerful management interface accessible through the Console Port. This section will discuss connecting to the switch through Console Port or Telnet. For connection to the VC-412 via the console port, you must use the included DB-9 to DB-9 cable.

  • Page 13: Telnet Setup

    VC-412 User’s Manual Once you have assigned a valid IP address to the Switch, proceed to chapter 4 for an explanation of the menu systems and commands. 2.3 Telnet Setup Once you have setup the switch IP address via the Console Port, you are ready to access the management functions from any station on your network via Telnet.

  • Page 14: Web Configuration

    (trunk) ports monitoring, providing feedback on network statuses. To log on to the VC-412 via HTTP you must first provide the IP address to the VC-412. The IP address should have been set earlier in the Console setup section. If your IP has not been set, please refer to the Console port section or the Defaults section in the Appendix A.
  • Page 15 (this will be discussed in later). Set Value option is not available without entering the correct username and password. Administrators will need to close browser to log out of administrator page. VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Monitor Configuration

    3.2.2 Port Information 3.2.2.1 VDSL PORT Information Under the VDSL Port Information, you will find a representation of the switch LED to indicate activity, collision, link etc. Administrator is also able to enable or disable port by selecting or deselecting the check box under Enable option. Administrator may also rename the ports by typing over the existing names.

  • Page 17: Trunk Port Information

    VC-412 User’s Manual 3.2.2.2 TRUNK PORT INFORMATION Under this section you will be able to monitor the Ethernet Link, Active and Collision LEDs. A green signal in the LED columns represents active status in the corresponding port and column. 3.3 System configuration 3.3.1 System Configuration...

  • Page 18: Reset To Default

    VC-412 User’s Manual settings of the switch such as refresh time (the rate at which the monitoring screen refreshes itself to report back statuses) and IP Address. The System Configuration screen is illustrated below; the settings are self-explanatory. 3.3.2 Reset To Default Also available under the System Link is the Reset to Default.

  • Page 19: Reboot System

    In the Protocol Control section you are presented with the selections shown below. HTTP Login Username: Set username for Web interface access to the VC-412. (Note: The password for the Http interface is the same as the console password.)

  • Page 20: Snmp Access Table

    The SNMP Access Table specifies addresses In-Band or Out-of-Band of your network that will have the ability to issue SNMP commands to the VC-412. Setting these IP addresses and passwords will ensure only authorized SNMP clients can issue commands to the VC-412.

  • Page 21: Snmp Trap Receiver Table

    SNMP Trap server. When enabled (entered addresses, 4 receivers maximum) the VC-412 will send out SNMP information to the trap clients. Currently the VC-412 offers 6 Trap Conditions in addition to port information and counters. The 6 trap conditions are:...
  • Page 22 VC-412 User’s Manual Note: Be sure to press the Set Value button at the bottom of the screen to administer the new settings, failure to do so will result in lost of settings at refresh time.

  • Page 23: Commands For Console And Telnet

    ICD commands grant a variety of management controls and monitoring reports. The following section will discuss the VC-412 Telnet menu structures and their functions. Note: Telnet will timeout and end its session on the VC-412 if no action is taken within one minute.

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    VC-412 User’s Manual 4.2.1 System Configuration Choosing System Configuration will allow you to change the basic settings such as IP Address, Subnet, Gateway etc., as well as date and time and login password. Select the number you wished to edit and press “Enter” key. Type in the new value and press “Enter”.
  • Page 25 To change password select option 7 and press “Enter” key. Type in the new password and press Enter. III. Enter the new password again to confirm. Figure 24 VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Network Configuration

    Console connection, Telnet, HTTP, and SNMP client. 4.2.2 Network Configuration Choosing the Network Configuration will allow you to set the access methods for administering the VC-412 as well as some future product enhancements. HTTP Login Username: Set username for Web interface access on...
  • Page 27 “Become Administrator” button in the Web interface. BootP/DHCP Control: Obtain IP address from DHCP server. Telnet Control: Permit or forbid access to the VC-412 via the Telnet Console. TFTP Upgrade Control: Permit or forbid users to upgrade SNNP firmware via TFTP.

  • Page 28: System Mib Configuration

    Web interface or console to contact the vendor or installer. To change this value, select the option number and enter the new value then press “Enter”, otherwise press “Enter” key without entering any information to cancel operation. VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Snmp Access Table/Snmp Trap Receive Control Table

    VC-412 User’s Manual 4.3 SNMP Access Table/SNMP Trap Receive Control Table Choosing option 2 in the Main menu (SNMP Access Table/SNMP Trap Receive Control Table) enables the administrator to set Community and SNMP Access properties.

  • Page 30: Vdsl Unit Control

    Option 1 will be discussed in “Using the ICD Command Interface” section. In the section, you will learn how to access the command line interface (ICD command interface) of the VC-412, and how to issue commands to the VC-412 via this interface. 4.4.2 Set Each VDSL Port Name of Unit This option enables users to name or rename ports therefore offering a better port monitoring organization.

  • Page 31: Display All Ports Status Of Unit

    VC-412 User’s Manual 4.4.3 Display All Ports Status of Unit This option displays the statuses of all twelve VDSL ports. The three counter columns to the right of the status indicators report the amount of packets have received, sent, and collided.

  • Page 32: Display All Trunks Status Of Unit

    Using these statistics you will be able to monitor your network status easily and quickly, allowing you to alleviate network build-up before problems occur. The E/L/A/C Column represents the current operating status of the ports. E- Enabled L- Link A- Activity C- Collision Note: 0 indicates off, 1 indicates on VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Reset To Default

    Address, Subnet Address, Auto Refresh Time, and any other commands issued to the VC-412 will be lost by the reset. Use this option only when there is a malfunction of the unit that prohibits it from functioning correctly after a reboot or power cycling.

  • Page 34: Logout

    VC-412 User’s Manual 4.7 Logout After finished issuing commands to the , it is recommended that you log out of the VC-412 interface. Logging out will ultimately end the session and require to re-enter password to re-login. Note: Make sure to save all changes before logging out.

  • Page 35: Icd Commands For Telnet And Console

    NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ISSUE COMMANDS TO THE SWITCH VIA THE ICD COMMAND LINE INTERFACE UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION. This section will discuss accessing the command line interface within the switch, and the commands available in this mode. It is recommended that you read this section before proceeding into the command line interface.

  • Page 36: Icd Command Index Table

    5.2 ICD command Index Table Please find the following table for available commands. ICD Console Command & Description Index Table Command System Command VC-412 User’s Manual Description Display command list Display unit information Save data to EEPROM This command will save: VDSL and Trunk port settings.
  • Page 37 LR <port>-<speed> LR <port>- SR <port> Port Command PC <port> C <port> VC-412 User’s Manual VDSL port Enable Speed Mode = Auto Speed To exit ICD command prompt Show the current VLAN settings Set VLAN to ON Set VLAN to OFF Select the <port(s)>...

  • Page 38: Setting Vlan Functionality

    This feature is useful in MDU and hotel situations where you would not want each computer to be able to “see” all other computers connected to the VC-412. However, in some situation you may need to have a few ports with the capability of communicating with one another.
  • Page 39 (outside the defined range) traffic. The VC-412 supports up to 16 different groupings, and can only be set within the ICD Command Interface. The ICD Command for VLAN Grouping is VG.

  • Page 40: Vdsl Command

    For VDSL local and remote connections to establish, local switch and remote modem must adjust to a corresponding rate. However if the distance between VC-412 and the remote VDSL modem is too far then connection may not establish with high stream rates.

  • Page 41: Port Command

    VC-412 User’s Manual connected port of the VC-412 to the same speed. The reason you need to set the speed on the remote modem first is when you adjusts the speed on the remote modem, connection with end since speeds on both sides will be different. After setting the VC-412 port to the same speed as the remote modem, connection will re-establish if it is within the distance limitation.
  • Page 42 VC-412 User’s Manual The “PC” command displays all ports Transmit, Receive and Collision statuses.

  • Page 43: Appendix A - Vc-412 Factory Default

    APPENDIX A – VC-412 FACTORY DEFAULT Virtual LAN – On Ethernet Speed – 100 Full/Half Duplex VDSL Port Line Rate – Downstream at 4 Mbps Upstream at 1 Mbps IP Address – 192.168.1.1 VC-412 User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Appendix B - Update Vc-101S Firmware To R4.5 Remotely Through Vc-412

    The default speed of version R4.5 VC-412 Mbps downstream/1 Mbps upstream but the default speed of version R2 is 11 Mbps symmetric and default speed of version R4 is 15 Mbps downsteam/17 Mbps upstream.
  • Page 45 Important: Setting the remote modem’s speed first is very important since connection will end once the remote modem’s speed differs from the local switch. Now set the speed of VC-412 back to LWD mode. Command Description: LT<port>-<LWD speed mode> Command: LT 2-A Note: Connection will re-establish.
  • Page 46 VC-412 User’s Manual For more detailed ICD command description please refer to the Chapter 5.

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