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NETSYS retains the right to implement changes to the products detailed in this document without prior notice, aiming to enhance internal design, operational functionality, and reliability. NETSYS does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit lecture described herein.
Safety Warnings. Netsys’ NHG-420M and NHG-200S are the latest technological innovation of G.hn wave 2 Ethernet over coaxial managed Master and Slave (client) respectively. The NHG-420M Giga Ethernet over Coax Master connects with the NHG-200S MDU Slave, supporting both 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet and coaxial cable connections for MDU and MTU applications.
Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for user device. Connect the power to the right supply voltage (110V AC used for North America and 230V AC used for Europe, NHG-420M/S supports 12 VDC power input). Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT find the product where anyone can work on the power cord.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Chapter 1. Unpacking Information 1.1 Check List Thank user for choosing NHG-420M/S. Before installing the EOC product, please verify the contents inside the package. Package Contents: NHG-420M Device ...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Chapter 2. NHG-420M Hardware Description This chapter describes the important parts of the device. It features the front indicators and rear connectors. 2.1 Front Panel The front panel provides a simple interface monitoring of the Master/Slave.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 2.2 Front Indicators The NHG-420M has Nine LED indicators. The following Table shows the description. (Table 2-1) Table 2-1 LED Indicators Description and Operation LEDs Color Status Descriptions G.hn system power good and also functioning properly.
Table 2-3 Connectors shown on the rear side of the device. Connectors Type Description G.hn Port Connect the NHG-420M G.hn port to the NHG-200S G.hn port using an RG59U/RG6 75Ω F-type female coaxial cable. coaxial cable F-type female TV Port...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Chapter 3. NGH-200S Hardware Description 3.1 Front Panel The front panel displays interface symbols for the NHG-200S LED indicators, as shown in Figure 3.1 Figure 3.1: NHG-200S Front Panel...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 3.2 LED indicators At a quick glance of the front panel, it will be easy to indicate that the NHG-200S has good power, and 2 Ethernet RJ-45 port of link / 1G indicate Link and speed status, and G.hn port of link quality LED indicates high / middle / low speed.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 The rear panel has connectors for the power adapter and network devices. The following of the rear side outward of the NHG-200C shown as Figure 3.2 Figure 3.2...
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Connecting interface description shown as Table 3-3 Connectors Type Description F-type female Connect the NHG-200S G.hn port to the NHG-420M G.hn port using an G.hn Port coaxial cable RG59U/RG6 75Ω coaxial cable. F-type female TV Port Connect to a cable TV or a set-top box.
4.1 Hardware Installation This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to install the device and set up network connections. The NHG-420M install on any level surface (e.g., a table or shelf). However, please take note of the following smallest site requirements before the user begins.
MDU/MTU network connections can use either a diplexer, a multi-splitter, or a combination of connecting a slave device. Please choose according to different environments to different specifications of the Diplexer or Multi-Splitter. Max. nodes connection The NHG-420M does not connect over 15 NHG-200S, the total attenuation must be under -76dB. Diplexer Multi-Splitter...
Ethernet cable used must conform to CAT 5e or above standard to ensure data integrity and it should not exceed 100meters(328feet). The NHG-420M Giga Ethernet over Coax managed MDU Master can support up to 15(maximum) NHG-200S Slave (Clients). Notes: 1. Please refer to Appendix E: installation guide. There is an introduction how to install a G.hn device.
Chapter 5. Configure the NHG-420M via Web management. The NHG-420M provides a built-in HTML based management GUI that allows configuration of the NHG-420M via Internet Browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. To config argument by web management, users may need to allow: ...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.2 Select the Menu Level There is an easy Setup for end users at the setup of NHG-420M with SYSTEM, LAN, G.hn for more detail configurations. Figure 5.2 Select the Menu Level...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3 Select “SYSTEM” Select the “SYSTEM”. This menu will be often used. It includes the sub-menus of Administrator Setting、System Time Zone、System Time、SNMP、Firmware Upgrade、Reboot、Reset System、Version Info Out. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.1 Administrator Setting To add a user or change user’s password, click on the “Administrator Settings” link in the left navigation bar. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3.1.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.2 System Time Zone Users can set Time Zone by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows the Device to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Device is to record the security log and control client filtering. The menu...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.3 System Time setting menu. If user can't connect to a SNTP server to allow the Device to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. User can setup “System Time”.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.4 SNMP setting menu. Any Network Management running the simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can manage the switch, provided the Management Information Base (MIB) is installed correctly on the management station. The SNMP is a Protocol that governs the transfer of information between management and agent.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 1. Use this page to define management stations as trap managers and to enter SNMP community strings. Users can also define a name, location, and contact person for the switch. Fill in the system options data, and then click Apply to update the changes on this page.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade To update the system firmware, click on the “Firmware Upgrade” link in the left navigation bar. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3.5 Figure 5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 The screen holds the following details: Click "Browse" to select a specific file name in preparation for upgrading the firmware. Click “APPLY” to start the firmware update.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.6 Reboot To reboot the device, click on the “Reboot” link in the left navigation bar. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3.6. Figure 5.3.6 Reboot NHG-420M Click “Reboot” to restart the device.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.3.7 Reset System To reset the system, click on the Reset link in the left navigation bar. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3.7. Figure 5.3.7 Reset NHG-420M.
This function shows the version of Web Interface firmware and G.hn Driver. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.3.8. Figure 5.3.8 Version Info Note: 1. Web interface version is also called firmware version, the NHG-420M firmware extension file format is “dat”.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.4 Select” LAN” menu. Select “LAN”. The menu below includes the sub-menus of Settings, LAN Switch Port Setting, LAN Port Status. A screen as shown in Figure 5.4. Figure 5.4 Select” LAN” in the Entry Screen...
5.4.1 LAN Setting menu The form below uses to change the IP address of the LAN (Local Area Network) port “adm0” in the NHG-420M and the “adm0” IP address is the CPU IP address of NHG-420M for PC to remote control the NHG-420M with network management.
The following information offers a view of the current Ethernet port status of the device as below: Figure 5.4.2 LAN Port Status For example, the NHG-420M Giga Ethernet connects two networking devices. It appears LAN1 Link Status Link up, 1000Mb/s, Full duplex; LAN2 Link Status Link Up, 100Mb/s, Full duplex. The menu screen shown in...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.4.3 SFP config menu The SFP config menu is for selecting 1.25G/2.5G speed mode. It is upon whether the installation is a 1.25G/2.5G single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic module.
Firmware. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5. Figure 5.5” G.hn” main menu config in the Entry Screen Note: The “G.hn” config menu is for configuring and managing NHG-420M (Master) and NHG-200S (Slave) G.hn functions, please refer to the function introduction as provided below.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1 Device Info. This is the sub-menu for Device Info. appears the G.hn Device Information of the Numbers 、Mode (Master/Slave) 、 MAC Address、 Driver Version、Software Version、 Spectrum 、G.hn Profile、User List、G.hn Status、Ethernet Status、Reboot、Factory Default、...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.1 G.hn Config Click on G.hn “Profile” button in the menu of G.hn device information, then it appears the window which shows the MAC Address of the Master. There are support 100MHz / 200MHz profile selectable. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5.1.1...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.2 G.hn Status Click on G.hn “Get” button in the menu of “G.hn device information”, then it appears the window which shows the G.hn Network Status of the Master. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5.1.2...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.3 Slave Ethernet Status Click on Ethernet status “Get “button in the menu of “G.hn device information” for getting each linking Slave ethernet status and it appears the window which shows the MAC Address of the Slave. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5.1.3.1.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.4 G.hn Master / Slave Reboot Click on “Reboot “button in the menu of “G.hn device information” for rebooting G.hn Master / Slave and it appears the window which shows the MAC Address of the Master / Slave. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5.1.4.1...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.5 G.hn Master / Slave Factory Default setting Click on “Factory Default” in the menu of “G.hn device information” for rebooting G.hn Master / Slave and it appears the window which shows the MAC Address of the Master / Slave.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.1.6 G.hn Master / Slave firmware update Click on “Firmware Update” in the menu of “G.hn device information” for rebooting G.hn Master / Slave and it appears the window which shows the MAC Address of the Master / Slave.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 5.5.2 User Add Select “User Add”. The menu below includes the sub-menus of Numbers、MAC Address、Location、Enable / Disable、IGMP and MLD ON/OFF for the Slave. The menu screen as shown in Figure 5.5.2.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Appendix A: Cable Requirements A.1 Ethernet Cable A CAT 5~7 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable is typically used to connect the Ethernet device to the Modem. A: 10/100TX cable often consists of four pairs of wires, two of which use for transmission.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Figure A-2 Pin Assignments and Wiring for an RJ-45 Straight-Through Cable Figure A-3 Pin Assignments and Wiring for an RJ-45 Crossover Cable...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Serial Console Interface Connector Pin Assignments The serial console interface connector is a 9-pin, RS-232 D-type, DTE connector. A null device cable is required connection to a workstation running the Linux or Windows operating system.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Appendix B: Product Specification Key Features & Benefits Compliant with G.hn ITU-T G.9960/9961/9962/9964 standard Compliant with IEEE802.3 10Base-T & IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX & IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T standard Compliant with IEEE802.3x flow control standard ...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Support auto logout, user list and each Slave side isolation. Guaranteed QoS based on G.hn Parameterized QoS Supports SNMP v1/v2. EMI certified by CE and FCC ...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Networking Microprocessor: 32-bit MIPS 4KC CPU Memory Size: 64M bytes -76dBm Max Power Attenuation: 5Hz ~ 200MHz G.hn port Spectrum 250Mhz ~ 1.2Ghz TV port Spectrum Items Descriptions 173 x 142 x 30mm (6.81” x 5.59” x 1.18”)
The power source supports DC 12V/1A power adaptor. Symptom: The link quality LED can’t light on when NHG-420M and NHG-200S both coaxial cables are connection. Cause The NHG-420M and NHG-200S both connections cannot be set up.
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The user connected the G.hn port of the NHG-420M with the G.hn port of the NHG-200S via a splitter, but the still can’t be established or not stable. But when it connects to the TV port of NHG-420M with the G.hn 5.
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3. Check if the TV signal needs between 250 MHz and 1.2 GHZ so that the signal will pass. 4. Add a TV signal repeater before the NHG-420M if the TV signal source is too weak. 1. The output television signal is due to environmental factors. NHG-420M/NHG-200S support TV signal pass-through but cannot guarantee being able to support a proper TV signal output to TV.
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10.Question: I forgot NHG-420M password, what can I do? If the user forgot the NHG-420M password, only use the console command line to reset system to default value. Please refer to the following steps for user’s reference: Please connect the NHG-420M console port to PC or laptop PC series port.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 System Diagnostics Power and Cooling Problems If the POWER indicator does not turn on when the power cord plugs in, the user may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply as explained in the earlier section.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Physical Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections, and try to track the problem down by implementing the latest changes, one step at a time. Ensure that cable distances and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed recommendations.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Appendix D: Compliance and Safety Information FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has evaluated and found to follow the limits of a computing device, following Part 15 subpart B of FCC class A rules.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of the user’s equipment. If they do, the user will be notified in advance for user to make necessary modifications to support uninterrupted service.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial environment.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 WEEE Warning To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the cross-out wheeled bin symbol.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Appendix E: Home Networking access Installation guide Caution: Please note this install guide only for construction device to install the G.hn EOC, general of home users do not need read this.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 E-2 Homeowner Site Survey Before beginning the installation, it is important to survey the installation site and plan the job. Meet With the Homeowner and Survey the Home ...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Pre-Install Inspection For the fastest and smoothest installation, address any wiring or connector problems before starting the installation. Inspect and Fix Wiring Inside and outside the house or residence, check every visible coax or telephone wire for cracks, nicks, splices, and/or other types of coating or shielding damage....
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Check Environment and Wiring Integrity Disconnect any devices connected directly to the coax network, excluding STBs. Remove all unused coax cables and devices attached to coax wall outlets. Examples of a Compression F-Connector CORRECT CONNECTOR CONDITION: A.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 AVOID THESE BAD CONDITIONS B. Low dielectric – a gap between the dielectric and ridge will cause packet loss; dielectric should be flush with the ridge. C. Debris inside connector – for example, loose shielding strands wrapped around the stinger will cause 30dB attenuation.
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Install Hardware Now users are ready to install the Customer Premises Equipment. Disconnect the Existing Service Find the main splitter (where the service enters the house). If the RG is far away from the main splitter, create a splitter tree (see diagram on right).
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Install the Residential Gateway and STBs (Set Top Box) Test the RJ-11 jack to ensure a good GPON signal (using a GPON tester). Plug the RG into the power outlet. Power up the RG, and let it synchronize with the GPON service. Verify the GPON rate on the RG....
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Complete Installation Verify that the entire home network is functioning correctly. Test and Verify the Home Network Run IPerf test software with all devices connected. *See shaded box on right for instructions. As the test runs......
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Troubleshoot & Repair If user G.hn test passed but user TV service does not work properly. Check the user DSL service or replace the RG and/or STB equipment....
Caution: Please note this install guide only for construction unit to install the NHG-420M / NHG-200S, general of home users do not need read this. installation guide. And please note we do not provide the tools mentioned in this guide.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Equipment to Install Equipment for Testing Supplies and Tools Residential Gateway (RG) Notebook PC (with Win / Linux/ MAC OS) Compression-type male/female coax Set-top boxes (STB) One 1-to-2 coax splitters with two short.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 NHG-420M(Master) Installation: Before beginning the installation, survey the installation site. Site Survey Determine the Master’s location. Draw the connection tree (coax network map of the site). ...
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Tip: Drawing a map of the coax network tree can help users avoid connection issues. Pre-Installation Inspection For the fastest and smoothest installation, address any wiring or connector problems if seen, before starting the installation.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Verification of Master Installation Connect user PC to the Master using Ethernet cable, run section 4.6.1 Device Info. and check that the details of the Master list. ...
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 NHG-200S(Slave) Installation: Before beginning the installation, it is important to survey the installation site. Apartment site survey If there was a prior MDU installation in the building, check to make sure that there is no HPF connected to the splitter of the specific apartment.
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Pre-Install Inspection For the fastest and smoothest installation, address any wiring or connector problems before starting the installation. Inspect and replace damaged splitters and F-connectors. Check every coax connector and splitter. Look for missing components, damaged connectors, corrosion, and/or other problems....
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Verification of Slave installation See the section on troubleshooting if there are any problems found. On Master side Check if DC power source is good. Check if the Master link LED is ON....
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NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 If these tests don’t solve the problem, replace the Slave and retest. Problem 2: Net Interface Test failure Tighten all screws and check connectors/jacks/coax cable; replace if necessary....
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Before leaving. (Master side unit only) Rerun Device Info. These tests ensure the performance of the full MDU network. When running Device Info. make sure users can see all devices....
NHG-420M & NHG-200S Managed 2Gbps G.hn EOC MDU USER’S MANUAL Ver.A4 Warranty The original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year after purchase. There will be a minimal charge to replace consumable components, such as fuses, power transformers, and mechanical cooling devices.
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