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Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision thernet over VDSL2 Converter User's Manual For Models: VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 Rev 1.1 (March, 2011) Part No.: 2350-AC0270-001...
2.2.2 DC Power Jack ............19 3. Installation ................20 3.1 Install Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter ........20 3.1.1 VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 LAN to LAN Connection ...20 3.2 Connecting VC-201A / VC-202A / VC-204 ......22 3.2.1 Connecting Standalone PC ..........22 3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN ....23 3.3 Connecting VC-202A.............24...
– 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.
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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...
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Operating 0~50 Degree C Temperature Storage -10~70 Degree C 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...
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.
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...
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 Light Indicate that the VDSL link is established.
2.1.2 LED Indicators for VC-204 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 Light Indicate that the VDSL link is established. Fast Indicate that the VDSL link is at training status Green...
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 DIP Switch Mode...
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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.
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.
The distance will change by the quality of telephone wires and coaxial cables. 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.
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Internet VDSL2 CO Converter VDSL2 CPE Converter Switch Up to 1.6km 100Base-TX UTP PSTN Telephone wire Phone Figure 3-1: VC-201A LAN to LAN Connection Router 100Base-TX UTP Internet Telephone wire VDSL2 CO Converter VDSL2 CPE Converter Up to 1.6km PSTN...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 to 100Mbps/55Mbps and the VC-202A is up to 100Mbps/65Mbps (downstream / upstream) in 200 meters.
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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.
EC Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: *Type of Product : Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter *Model Number : VC-201A / VC-202A * Produced by: Manufacturer’s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer’s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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1*Phone) *Model Number : VC-204 * Produced by: : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer’s Name Manufacturer’s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive on (2004/108/EC).
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