Dynamix DC-E112 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DYNAMIX DC - E112 HomePNA Switch USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual FOREWORD 1. INTRODUCTION 2. H PNA SWITCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION & PACKAGE CONTENTS 4. EQUIPMENT MOUNTING SETUP 4.1 R OUNT 4.2 S IMPLE TACK UP 4.3 S TACK OUNTING 4.4 C ABLE ELECTION 5.
  • Page 3 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 16. TROUBLESHOOTING 17. APPENDIX 17.1 H PNA S WITCH ACTORY EFAULTS 17.2 C ICD C OMPLETE OMMAND NDEX 17.3 DB-9 T PS/2 C ABLE IAGRAM...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual FOREWORD This guide has been constructed in a simple to follow and navigate style, meant for VAR, SI, and reseller installation situations. This guide is also available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese. Keep this guide in a safe place;...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the HomePNA Switch for your MDU Solution. We have been on the forefront of HomePNA technology since its inception, and will always strive to create quality, cost-effective solutions for HomePNA installers and users.
  • Page 6: Home Pna Switch Technical Specifications

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 2. H PNA SWITCH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Twelve (12) HomePNA Ports HomePNA Specs 1.1 1Mbps Speed Transmit Distance: 500 ft Full Throughput, 1000 ft Factory Tested LED: Link, Activity, Collision RJ-11 Port Type for use with Twisted Pair Cable Four (4) Ethernet Ports 10/100 Base-Tx, Auto-Negotiation IEEE 802.3, 802.3u...
  • Page 7: Hardware Description & Package Contents

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 3. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION & PACKAGE CONTENTS Upon opening your package you should have the following items: (1) Power Cord w/Ground (1) HomePNA Switch (1) Installation and Setup Manual (4) Mounting Feet (Shelf Install) (2) Mounting Brackets (Rack Install) (4) Mounting Diamonds (Stack Install) (8) Screws For Shelf or Rack Install (1) Cat.5 Patch For Switch To Switch Connection (1.80m)
  • Page 8: Equipment Mounting Setup

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual EQUIPMENT MOUNTING SETUP E IA 2 3 4.1 RACK MOUNT The HomePNA Switch is supplied with mounting ears for easy installation into a Standard 19” rack configuration cabinet. Simply use the supplied ears and screws to mount it to your current rack. 1.
  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 5. LED INDICATORS H o mePN A Sw itch E IA 232 LEDs Function Color Status Description Power on Power Power Indication Green Power off Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is linked Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is sending LNK/ACT Green...
  • Page 10: Home Pna Switch Connection

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 6. H PNA SWITCH CONNECTION The following illustrates the HomePNA Switch and of its ports. Cat.5 Wide Area Server Network Cat5 Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal HomePNA Switch EIA 232 Figure 1...
  • Page 11: Home Pna Switch And Home Pna Management Switch Connection

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 7. CONNECTING H PNA SWITCH TO H MANAGEMENT SWITCH One of the main features of the HomePNA Switch is manageable by other switches within the family such as SNMP Agent HomePNA Switch. The SNMP Agent HomePNA Switch is a master management switch that serves as master HomePNA Switches over slave HomePNA Switches such as HomePNA Switch.
  • Page 12 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual Take note of how the WAN, Server, SNMP module, and managed switch uplink are connected to the unit. For optimal functionality and less troubleshooting, you should connect your equipment as shown in this diagram. The Ethernet ports on The HomePNA Management Switch are labeled A, B, C, D;...
  • Page 13: Deployment Diagram

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 8. DEPLOYMENT DIAGRAM This Diagram illustrates how to connect multiple SNMP Agent HPNA Switch and HPNA Switches to your existing Network setup. Note: Cat. 5 is connected to PBX punchdowns and added by POTS Network use of terminal bridges on the punchdown block Lines are then added to new punchdown blocks and from there new lines are...
  • Page 14: User Interfaces

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 9. USER INTERFACES 9.1 THE CONSOLE PORT SETUP This portion of the manual will discuss connection to the switches core functions via the Console Port. For connection to the HomePNA Switch via the console port, you must use DB-9 to Serial DB-9 cable (not included). Connect the Console port on the unit to PC COM port using the DB-9 to Serial DB-9 cable.
  • Page 15: Icd Command Index

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 10. ICD COMMAND INDEX ICD Console Command & Description ICD COMMAND COMMAND DESCRIPTION AO## Enable Auto Noise Level on given port or all ports when port number is not entered (Please refer to Auto Noise Level Functionality section) AF## Disable Auto Noise Level on given port or all ports when port number is not entered (Please refer to...
  • Page 16: Setting Vlan Functionality

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 11. SETTING VLAN FUNCTIONALITY The VLAN function offers security and flexibility of controlling each port access from one to another. 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 switch.
  • Page 17 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual Note: There are no spaces between command strings. Below are examples of VLAN Grouping through telnet: Example 1: Place ports 1, 2, 5 and 8 to group 5 and link them to trunk port A and B.
  • Page 18: Auto Noise Level Feature

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 12. AUTO NOISE LEVEL FUNCTIONALITY Auto Noise Level Adjustment is a very useful feature in HomePNA Switch when installing under noisy line conditions, or with old wiring. The unit can automatically compensate for noise within the line by analyzing the signal of each port and adjust its noise floor accordingly.
  • Page 19: Auto Reset

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 13. AUTO RESET The auto reset function enables the HomePNA Switch to automatically reset the switch & ports or the whole unit periodically. By default, Auto Reset function is off, to enable Auto Reset simple issue the “RSP” command on the ICD command interface.
  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 15. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) 15.1 H Q: What does HomePNA stand for? A: HomePNA Stands for Home Phoneline Networking Alliance Q: With HomePNA, Can I use my phone or fax and my Internet at the same time? A: Yes, you can use them at the same time.
  • Page 21 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual Q: If I turn off my HomePNA Switch, will the settings be saved? A: YES, as long as you used the “S” save command in the ICD command interface, all manual changes will be saved in the event that you turn off, or lose power to your switch.
  • Page 22: Lan

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual Should the FDX/COL light stay on all the time on my Ethernet ports? A: Yes, if you have full duplex Ethernet running, the light will be always on. Collisions are only present when the light flashes. 15.3 LAN Can I connect computers using HomePNA at distances longer than 1000ft?
  • Page 23: Wan

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 15.4 WAN Q: What types of WAN connections are compatible with the HomePNA Switch? A: Virtually any connection that has an Ethernet interface can be used. Q: What router should I use for best results? A: Any router should perform well with the HomePNA switch.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 16. TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers some common problem areas, also known fixes and solutions. Although the solutions offered in this section should solve your problem, occasionally a problem might arise that takes on a symptom of an issue, hence cannot be solved in the same fashion.
  • Page 25 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual HomePNA Switch Causes Inoperable or Malfunctioning PBX There are many models of PBX worldwide today. Some PBX does not correspond to certain standards when it comes to data transmission (Frequency Division Multiplexing). Occasionally, when a HomePNA switch is installed on a system with a PBX, the PBX will cease to operate or the HomePNA switch stops functioning.
  • Page 26 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 17. APPENDIX 17.1 H PNA SWITCH FACTORY DEFAULTS HomePNA Switch Factory Defaults IP Address –192.168.1.1 Gateway Address–0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask–255.255.255.0 Auto Refresh Time–15 sec Auto Reset–OFF MIB Agent Factory Defaults Auto Noise Level Adjustment–ON Power and Speed Mode–Low Power High Speed 17.2 COMPLETE ICD COMMAND INDEX Complete ICD Command index is available upon request.
  • Page 27 HomePNA Switch Installation and Setup Manual 17.3 DB-9 To PS/2 Cable Diagram 11/21/02...

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