High-speed Internet access over existing phone lines Concurrent data and telephone services (voice/ISDN) over a single connection Supports evolving ETSI, ANSI, and ITU VDSL standards for the copper local loop Supports power back-off algorithm that permits a mixed distance deployment Easy installation User Guide SMC7500A/VCP...
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TigerAccess Extended Ethernet CPE User Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature rich connectivity solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 October 2002 Part No: 750.5871 Pub No: 150000010900A R02...
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SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and TigerAccess is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
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* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618...
FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council...
Safety Compliance Underwriters laboratories Inc. (USA) Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct Cord Set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following specification list. Operating Voltage 120 Volts 240 Volts (Europe only) Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1.
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OMPLIANCES 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
Internet and telephone service providers, and pass these signals directly over standard telephone wiring to multiple users in the same building. The SMC7500A/VCP CPE is used to separate these signals and pass them on to a customer’s computer and telephone equipment.
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VDSL lines to individual customers. The SMC7500A/VCP CPE at the customer end of the VDSL line connects to any PC or Macintosh equipped with a 10/100BASE-TX network interface card.
VDSL Technology VDSL (Very High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) is at the high-end of the DSL technologies, offering the best combination of fiber optics and copper to provide high-speed broadband Internet access. VDSL’s primary application is in providing a broadband data service to multi-tenant residential or commercial buildings.
IGER CCESS XTENDED VDSL delivers high-performance online applications, such as high-quality video and other switched multimedia services. SMC’s Ethernet VDSL CPE system provides robust performance, with a symmetric data rate up to 15 Mbps, and a range up to 1770 m (5800 ft). SMC’s system is based on advanced VDSL QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) technology with adaptive channel equalization that overcomes bridge taps and other line distortions.
IGER CCESS XTENDED System Requirements Before you start installing the SMC TigerAccess Extended Ethernet CPE, make sure you can provide the right operating environment. See the following installation requirements: • A PC or Macintosh with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet adapter card installed.
ARDWARE TigerAccess Extended Ethernet CPE The SMC7500A/VCP is an external VDSL CPE product for high-speed Internet access applications. The device provides an Ethernet connection to a computer, and an RJ-11 telephone jack for connection to a telephone. The following figure shows the components of the TigerAccess Extended...
ARDWARE ESCRIPTION LED Status POWER LINK (LAN) ACTIVITY (LAN) LINK (LINE) Status Description Power is being supplied to the CPE. Indicates a valid 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet link. Flashing Indicates that the CPE is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet port. Indicates that the VDSL line port has established a valid link with a VDSL switch.
Overview Before installing the CPE, verify that you have all the items listed in the Package Checklist, on page 5. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also, be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling before installing the CPE.
NSTALLATION Cable Connections Depending on the wiring configuration used in your house, separate wall jacks may be used for telephone and VDSL services. Otherwise, you will need to connect telephones and your computer directly to the CPE. Computer RJ-45 Port Category 5 UTP cable to Ethernet port on computer AC Power Outlet...
When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
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NSTALLATION Windows 95/98/NT 1. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.” 2. Click the “Network” icon. 3. For Windows NT, click the “Protocols” tab. 4. Select “TCP/IP” from the list of network protocols; this may include details of adapters installed in your computer. 5. Click “Properties.” 6.
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Mac OS 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select “TCP/ IP.” 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, check “Ethernet” is selected in the “Connect Via:” field. 3. If “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the “Configure” field, your computer is already configured for DHCP.
Diagnosing CPE Indicators The TigerAccess Extended Ethernet CPE operation is easily monitored via the LED indicators to identify problems. The table below describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. If the solutions in the table fail to resolve the problem, contact SMC Technical Support for advice.
If You Cannot Connect to the Internet • Check that your computer is properly configured for TCP/IP. See “Configuring the TCP/IP Protocols” on page 11. • Make sure the correct network adapter driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. •...
ROUBLESHOOTING connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. Receive Data plus Receive Data minus Transmit Data plus 4,5,7,8 Straight-Through Cable If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through.
Crossover Cable If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and both ports are labeled with an “X” (MDI-X), or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. RJ-11 Ports Standard telephone RJ-11 connectors and cabling can be found in several common wiring patterns.
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ROUBLESHOOTING The outer wire-pair is only connected if there is a second telephone line, and carries voice only. R1 T1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6x2 Jack R1 T1 R2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6x4 Jack T = Tip R = Ring Signal Name Not used...
Functional Criteria Data Rate/Range VDSL Specifications VDSL Standards Modulation Ports Physical Characteristics Current Consumption Input Power Size Weight Temperature Humidity LED Indicators PECIFICATIONS 15 Mbps symmetric up to 1070 m (3500 ft) 10 Mbps symmetric up to 1220 m (4000 ft) 5 Mbps symmetric up to 1370 m (4500 ft) 4 Mbps downstream/1 Mbps upstream asymmetric up to 1770 m (5800 ft)
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PECIFICATIONS Standards Conformance Compliances IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control FCC Class B, VCCI Class B CISPR Class B EN61000-3-2/3 EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950) TUV/GS (EN60950) CNS 13438 Class B...
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