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Paradyne Hotwire 5446 Installation Instructions Manual

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Hotwiret 5446 RTU Customer Premises
Installation Instructions
Document Number 5446-A2-GN10-50
October 1998

Before You Begin

The Hotwiret 5446 RTU (Remote Termination Unit) interoperates with the Hotwire
8546 DSL Card in the DSLAM system.
An optional POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) splitter is available for the Hotwire
5446 RTU. When a POTS splitter is installed, the telephone and 5446 RADSL (Rate
Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line) RTU can function at the same time over the same pair
of copper wires. In order to confirm the RTU installation, the POTS splitter should be
installed first.
To install a POTS splitter, refer to the appropriate POTS splitter document:
Document Number Document Title
5030-A2-GN10
5038-A2-GN10
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Wiring and Cables Needed
The following wiring and standard connectors are used with this product:
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New or existing unshielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT3 or better). The CAT3 wiring
must meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or 26 AWG (.4 mm).
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Standard RJ11 wall jack.
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Standard Ethernet 8-pin, non-keyed modular plug for a PC or workstation. An
Ethernet straight-through or crossover cable is used. Refer to
5446
RTU, page 8, for Ethernet cable details.
After the RTU is installed and powered on, there are additional requirements in order to
utilize the DSL and Ethernet connections. Refer to
page 16.
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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    RTU, page 8, for Ethernet cable details. After the RTU is installed and powered on, there are additional requirements in order to utilize the DSL and Ethernet connections. Refer to page 16. Technical Manuals Hotwire 5446 RTU IP Setup Installing the Hotwire...

  • Page 2: What Does The Hotwire 5446 Rtu Do

    Connectors, page 17, for standard pin numbers. What Does the Hotwire 5446 RTU Do? The Hotwire 5446 RTU is a component in the Hotwire RADSL Access System. This system provides high-speed Internet or corporate LAN access over traditional twisted-pair copper telephone wiring.
  • Page 3 NID – Network Interface Device Customer Premises (CP) POTS POTS Splitter Jack Ethernet Ethernet Crossover Cable Cable Hub or Router POTS – Plain Old Telephone Service RTU – Remote Termination Unit Existing Wiring (POTS) Customer Premises (CP) Optional POTS Splitter POTS/DSL POTS Splitter POTS Splitter POTS –...
  • Page 4 DSL Access without a POTS Splitter When the Hotwire 5446 RTU is installed without a POTS splitter, a second telephone wiring pair is needed for DSL access. Demarcation Point Central Office (CO) Local Loop Network Service Provider Punchdown (NSP) Block or NID DSL –...

  • Page 5: Installing The Dsl Access Wiring

    Installing the DSL Access Wiring The local loop terminates at the punchdown block or NID. Wiring must be connected from the customer premises side of the punchdown block or the NID to the DSL jack. Typically, the punchdown block is installed in commercial locations and the NID is installed in residential locations.
  • Page 6 3. Locate the DSL pair of T1/R1 connectors on the customer premises side of the NID or punchdown block. Attach the wiring that will be connected to the DSL jack. In the following example, a NID is used without a POTS splitter. It includes an existing POTS line and a second pair installed for DSL access.
  • Page 7 The Hotwire 5446 RTU connects to the local loop via wiring from the demarcation point to an RJ11 wall jack. The DSL twisted-pair wiring from the local loop terminates at a new or existing wall jack. It may be necessary to install a standard single RJ11 jack or replace a single jack with a double RJ11 jack.

  • Page 8: Installing The Hotwire 5446 Rtu

    Hotwire RTU Jack If the Hotwire 5446 RTU is installed on the same line as POTS, a Hotwire 5038 Distributed POTS Splitter can be used as a filter. One 5038 Distributed POTS splitter is installed as a filter for each telephone, as shown below. To install the Hotwire 5038 Distributed POTS splitter, refer to Hotwire 5038 Distributed POTS Splitter Customer Premises Installation Instructions.
  • Page 9 H Use a straight-through cable and connect the other end to an Ethernet hub, or Hotwire RTU Ethernet Use an Ethernet crossover cable and connect the other end to a PC with an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) or router. Hotwire RTU PC with Ethernet Network Interface...
  • Page 10 3. Place the large ferrite choke on the Ethernet cable as closely as possible to the RTU. Pass the Ethernet cable through the ferrite choke twice, creating a loop as shown. 4. Close the two halves around the cable and snap the ferrite choke shut.

  • Page 11: Optional Rtu Wall Placement

    RTU goes through a power-on self-test. Optional RTU Wall Placement The Hotwire 5446 RTU is designed for tabletop placement. The RTU can also be mounted on a wall. To mount an RTU, you will need: Three slotted-head #6 self-threading screws with molly bolts Drill and 3/16”...
  • Page 12 RTU Hardware Template 5.43" Front (LEDs) 7.55" To Bottom Hole 98-16171...

  • Page 13: Status Leds

    Power-On When power is applied, the RTU performs self-diagnostics and the PWR LED is on. The self-diagnostics includes a power-on self-test. During the power-on self-test, all of the LEDs turn on for one second. Power – green Alarm – red 5446 Refer to Troubleshooting, page 14, for LED indications requiring action.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    PC is connected and powered on. Verify that the correct straight-through or crossover cable is installed. Refer to Installing the Hotwire 5446 RTU, page 8. PWR LED is off. Check that the power cord is securely installed on both ends.

  • Page 15: Hotwire 5446 Rtu Next-Hop Router Support

    Hotwire 5446 RTU Next-Hop Router Support The Hotwire 5446 RTU now includes support for next-hop routers and a default gateway. The following illustration includes a router and a default gateway. The maximum of 32 end-user systems applies to end-user systems directly connected to the 5446 RTU (with or without a hub) and end-user systems connected to routers.

  • Page 16: Hotwire 5446 Rtu Ip Setup

    Hotwire 5446 RTU IP Setup The Hotwire 5446 RTU hardware installation is now complete. Additional steps are required by the NSP to utilize the DSL and Ethernet connections. Network Service Provider Example The ISP: Assigns and sets up the RTU IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 17: Increasing The Number Of End-User Systems

    Increasing the Number of End-User Systems A single end-user system is attached to the 5446 RTU by using an Ethernet crossover cable. To increase the number of end-user systems, connect all end-user systems to an Ethernet hub using straight-through Ethernet cables. Refer to Installing the Hotwire 5446 RTU, page 8.
  • Page 18 4 & 5 Not used 10BaseT RX D– 7 & 8 Not used — To connect the RTU directly to a PC with an Ethernet NIC card or a router, use an Ethernet crossover cable. 8-Pin Ethernet Crossover Cable Function...

  • Page 19: Important Safety Instructions

    Hotwire 5446 RTU Technical Specifications Item Height x Width x Depth Weight Power Class 2 Transformer normal service input voltage range Approvals FCC Part 15 CISPR 22 Safety Certifications Physical Environment Operating temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Shock and vibration...
  • Page 20 5. General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the network. Special cables, which may be required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the customer. Use a UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No.

  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    Japan Class 2 ITE This is a Class 2 product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
  • Page 22 Canada EMI Warnings WARNING: To Users of Digital Apparatus in Canada: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.

  • Page 23: Document Feedback

    Warranty, Sales, and Service Information Contact your sales or service representative directly for any help needed. For additional information concerning warranty, sales, service, repair, installation, documentation, or training, use one of the following methods: Via the Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at http://www.paradyne.com Via Telephone: Call our automated call system to receive current information via fax or to speak with a company representative.

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