If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, incomplete, would appreciate your comments and suggestions. FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision Ethernet Over VDSL2 Converter User’s Manual For Models: VC-201 / VC-202 Rev 1.0 (September 2007) Part No.: 2010-AC0070-000...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ...............7 1.1 Checklist .............7 1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter ..7 1.3 Key Features ............. 10 1.4 Specifications ............ 11 2. Hardware Description ..........14 2.1 Front Panel ............14 2.1.1 LED indicators .......... 15 2.2 The Rear Panel ..........
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3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN ..22 3.3 Connecting VC-202 ..........23 3.3.1 Connecting Standalone IP device ....23 3.3.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN ..24 3.4 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting ....25 4. POWER INFORMATION ..........27 5.
This technology offers the absolute fastest possible data transmission speeds over existing copper telephone lines or coaxial cables without the need for rewiring. The VC-201/VC-202 Ethernet over VDSL2 converters has a switching architecture with one RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet port and one symmetric Ethernet over VDSL port (symmetry...
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– the VDSL port can be RJ-11 connectors or BNC connector. The VC-201/VC-202 can be set to CO mode or CPE mode via a DIP switch. When the VC-20X-CO is used...
1.3 Key Features The converter provides the following key features: ● Cost-effect VDSL2 CO/CPE bridge solution ● One box design, CO/CPE selectable via DIP Switch ● Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3x standards ● DMT (Discrete Multi-Tone) line coding ●...
1.4 Specifications Product VC-201 VC-202 Hardware Specification 10/100Base-TX 1 RJ-45, Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X 1 RJ-11, female 1 BNC, female VDSL Phone Jack connector Ports 1 RJ-11, Built-in splitters for PHONE POTS/ISDN connection DIP Switch 4 position DIP switch • CO / CPE mode select •...
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• One Power, • 3 for RJ-11/VDSL2 WAN : - Green, LNK/ACT - Green, CO mode LED Indicators - Green, CPE mode • 2 for per RJ-45 10/100Base-TX port - Green, LNK/ACT. - Green, Speed • 10Base-T: 2-pair UTP Cat.3,4,5 up to 100m (328ft) Ethernet •...
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10% to 90% , relative humidity, non- Operating Humidity condensing 10% to 90% , relative humidity, non- Storage Humidity condensing Standard Conformance Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX ITU-T Standards Compliance - G.993.1 (VDSL) - G.997.1 - G.993.2 VDSL2 (Profile 12a Support), Annex A...
ISDN) and for network line connection. VC-202 provides 1 BNC connector and supports 50 ohm cable with distance of up to 1.6km Both VC-201 and VC-202 provide 1 RJ-45 ports for two different running speed –10Mbps, 100Mbps, in the same converter...
● VC-202 Front Panel 2.1.1 LED indicators The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the operating status of individual port and whole system. ● System Color Function Lit: Power ON Green Off: Power OFF ● VDSL Color...
10Mbps. 2.2 The Rear Panel The rear panel of the converter is shown below. ● VC-201 / VC-202 Rear Panel 2.2.1 MODE DIP Switch The converter provides 4 selective transmission modes. By switching the transmission modes, you can obtain a...
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distance of connectivity. The following is the summary table of transmission setting, bandwidth and distance extensibility tested for AWG 24 (0.5mm) twisted-pair without noise and cross talk. DIP-1 DIP-2 DIP-3 DIP-4 Mode Channel Rate Limit Interleave 50/20 Mbps ON(default) Fast No Limit ●...
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VC-201 and VC-202 require 5V DC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC adapter. Should you have the problem to make the power connection, please contact your local sales representative. 1.The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered.
VDSL segment is 1.5km (5000ft) with AWG 24 telephone wires. ● VC-202 1 BNC connector and supports 50 ohm cable. Depending on the quality of coaxial cable, the maximum distance of one VDSL segment is 1.6km with 5C coaxial cable.
asymmetric backbone, but one converter must be Master (CO mode) and the other one is Slave (CPE mode). Figure 3-1: VC-201 LAN to LAN connection 3.1.2 VC-201 Connect to Multi-Port Master In order, to built up a local Internet in apartment, hotel, campus and hospitality environment.
● Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted (company recommend that you provide a minimum of 25mm inch clearance) To prolong the operational life of your units: ● Do not place objects on top of any unit or stack 3.2 Connecting VC-201 3.2.1 Connecting Standalone PC Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201 to a...
Figure 3-2: Connecting Standalone PC 3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201 to an Ethernet LAN. 1. Set the VC-201 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2.
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202 to a standalone PC. 1. Set the VC-202 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-202 by connecting its power source.
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202 to an Ethernet LAN. 1. Set the VC-202 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the DIP switch at the rear panel. 2. Power on the VC-202 by connecting its power source.
To install the VDSL2 Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch Converter Chassis with standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1: Place your VC-201/VC-202 on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side. Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and firmly fitted into the slot of the converter chassis.
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Figure 3-6: Insert a VDSL2 converter into an available slot Step 3: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the Chassis with supplied screws attached to the package. Step 4: After the brackets are attached to the Converter Chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack Step 5: Proceed with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session...
4. POWER INFORMATION The power jack of VC-20x is with 2.5mm in the central post and required +5VDC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Chassis. Should you have the problem to make the power connection, please contact your local sales representative.
5. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: VDSL LNK LED does not lit after wire is connected to the VDSL port. CHECKPOINT: 1. Verify the length of the wire connected between two VC- 201 is not more than 1.5km. Please also try to adjust the DIP switch or VC-201 to other SNR mode.
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5. The connecting cable is good and with correct type. 6. The connecting device, including any network adapter is functional.
6. FAQ Q1: What voltage that VC-201/VC-202 used? A1: 5VDC, 2A Q2: What is VDSL2? A2: VDSL2 (Very High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2), G.993.2 is the newest and most advanced standard of xDSL broadband wire line communications. Designed to support the wide deployment of Triple Play...
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Q6: Can VC-201 compatible with VC-200M / VC-200S? A6: Currently NO, although VC-201 and VC-200M/200S are base on ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2, but with different chip- set specification, so far they are not compatible with each other. Q7: What is SNR and what’s the effect? A7: In analog digital...
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