Cabling Requirements
Connection Type
Cable Requirements
Ethernet Port
• 100 Mbps: Cat 5 UTP
(RJ-45)
• 10 Mbps: Cat
3-4 UTP
VDSL Port
• 24-26 Gauge phone
(RJ-11)
wiring
• Do not recommend
28 or above Gauge
DIP switch configuration
This is a quick overview on how to use the SP3501AM with DIP
switch configuration. For default configuration, it is set on auto
select speed. Reminder that before selecting the data speed,
the power must be turned off for safety purposes .
ON
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PIN-4 ON: To set the data speed to 5Mbps
PIN-3 ON: To set the data speed to 15Mbps
PIN-2 ON: To set the data speed to 25Mbps
PIN-1 ON: To set the data speed to Auto speed
[Symptom]: VDSL Link cannot be established.
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Causes: VDSL auto speed failure. Otherwise the phone cable
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length is over specification limit of 1.9km or not a 24 gauge
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phone wire with twist pair
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Solution:
1.Please check phone cable must be 24-gauge with twist
1.
pair and without rust, and the length is not over 1.9km.
2.Phone wire must be connected between SP3501AM
1.
and SP3501AS prior to powering on of devices.
[Symptom]: VDSL always link on 5M/5M speed mode at short
1.
phone cable.
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Causes: VDSL auto speed is not functioning.
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Solution: Turn the power off and reconnect the cables
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between both devices. The devices will run auto speed
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function when it powers back on.
Maximum Length
100 meters max for
MUX or HUB to
endpoint
• 5M/5M: 1.9km
• 15M/15M: 1.3km
• 25M/M: 800m
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P/N: 2300-0539
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Note:
1. Don't switch on or off all pins as it will make the VDSL modem
1.
functionless.
2. Before selecting the data speed, the power must be turned
1.
off for safety purposes.
Troubleshooting
[Symptom]: Power indictor does not light up (Green).
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Causes: Defective external power supply.
Solution: Check the power plug by attaching with a functioning
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one. Check the power cord with other devices. If both tests fail,
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have the power supply replaced by qualified distributor.
[Symptom]: Link indicator does not light up (Green).
Causes: Network interface, network cable or switch port may
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be faulty.
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Solution:
1.Power off and reconnect the VDSL modem.
2.Verify attached network devices are powered on.
3.Verify the cables are connected properly on both ends.
4.Verify the proper cable is used and the distant does not
exceed the specified limit.
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5.Phone wire must be connected between SP3501AM
5.
and SP3501AS prior to powering on of devices.
6.Replace the defective cable or modem if necessary.
Quick Installation Guide
VDSL CO/CPE Modem
Model No.: SP3501AM/SP3501AS
Web: www.micronet.com.tw
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