Allied Telesis AT-MC601 Installation And User Manual
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- Page 1 Extended ® Ethernet AT-MC601 AT-MC602 Installation User’s Guide VERSION 1.0 PN 613-50298-00 Rev A...
- Page 2 Allied Telesyn, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesyn, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesyn, Inc.
- Page 3 Electrical Safety and Emission Statement Standards: This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Manufacture Telephone: 408-730-0950 Declares that the product:...
- Page 4 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Important: Appendix B contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the , go to Appendix B for the translated safety statement in your language. Wichtig: Anhang B enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn Sie sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang B den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ............................................7 How This Guide is Organized ..................................... 7 Document Conventions ...................................... 8 Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................... 9 Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support ............................10 Online Support......................................10 Telephone Support..................................... 10 E-mail Support ......................................10 Returning Products ......................................11 For Sales or Corporate Information ................................12... - Page 6 Unpacking the Network Entender .................................28 Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit .................................29 Mounting........................................29 Cabling ..........................................31 Powering On ......................................... 32 Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit ..............................33 Stand-alone ........................................33 Cabling ..........................................33 Powering On ......................................... 35 Warranty Registration ......................................36 Chapter 3 Configuration ........................................37...
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Page 7: Preface
Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units. How This Guide is Organized This manual contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1, Product Description, describes the features and components of the network extenders. -
Page 8: Document Conventions
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action... -
Page 9: Where To Find Web-Based Guides
Allied Telesyn products. For product guides, select the Support and Services link. The documents can be viewed online or downloaded onto a local workstation or server. -
Page 10: Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support
Base at http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions. Telephone For technical support by telephone, contact Allied Telesyn at one of the following locations: Support Americas... -
Page 11: Returning Products
Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at... -
Page 12: For Sales Or Corporate Information
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide For Sales or Corporate Information You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at: Allied Telesyn, Inc. 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011 Tel:1 (425) 487-8880 Fax:1 (425) 489-9191... -
Page 13: Management Software Updates
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Management Software Updates Allied Telesyn periodically updates the management software programs for our managed products. You can download new versions of our management software from our Web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com from our FTP server at ftp.alliedtelesyn.com. To use the FTP server, enter “anonymous”... -
Page 14: Product Description
Chapter 1 Product Description The AT-MC600 Series Extended Ethernet products are designed to transmit data at very high speeds over unshielded pairs of copper wires using VDSL technology on your existing telephone line. Summary of Features ❑ VDSL (Very high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber) Line port ❑... -
Page 15: Overview
(MTU), and in the hospitality industry, such as airports, hotels, and convention centers. These units are sold in pairs with the AT-MC601 functioning as the subscriber and the AT-MC602 functioning as the provider. In an MDU, such as a university dormitory, the subscriber unit would be installed in each room and connected to a provider unit through the telephone outlet. -
Page 16: Location Of Components
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Location of Components Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders. 10BaseT/ LINE VDSL Line 100BaseTX LINK Ethernet Status LEDs LEDs LINK PSTN MGMT AT-MC601 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET... -
Page 17: Hardware Features
❑ External AC/DC power adapter VDSL Line Port The VDSL Line port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to a telephone jack (wall outlet) and the AT-MC602 Provider unit to the inside phone line at the wiring closet. The two units need to be within 1,200 meters of each other in order for the port to operate properly. -
Page 18: Pstn Port
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide PSTN Port The PSTN port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to a telephone and the AT-MC602 Provider unit to the outside telco box. This port features an RJ-11 connector. Table 2 lists the RJ-11 port pinouts and their assignments. -
Page 19: Auto-Negotiation
The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode. The network extender can operate with end- nodes capable of either half-duplex, full-duplex, or that can auto- negotiate the duplex mode. -
Page 20: Status Leds
The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature the following status LEDs: ❑ Power ❑ Ethernet: link and activity ❑ VDSL Line: link and error Table 4 defines the LEDs for the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders. Table 4 Status LEDs Color Description Green Power is applied to the unit. -
Page 21: Management Cable
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Management The management cable included with the AT-MC602 Provider unit features a 9-pin RS-232 connector to attach to your computer and an 8- Cable pin DIN connector to attach to the network extender. -
Page 22: Ac Power Supply Input Port
(see Figure 7). The power adapter Power Adapter supplies 12V DC to the network extender. Allied Telesyn supplies an approved safety compliant AC power adapter for the 120V AC versions with an unregulated output of 12V DC at 1 A. The power required for the network extender is 12V DC, 1000 mA. -
Page 23: Software Features
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Software Features The AT-S57 software used to configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders has the following features: ❑ Determine the VDSL link status ❑ Set the upstream and downstream data transfer rates ❑... -
Page 24: Chapter 2 Installation
The installation process is described in the following sections: ❑ Installation Safety Precautions ❑ Selecting a Site for the Network Extender ❑ Required Cables ❑ Unpacking the Network Extender ❑ Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit ❑ Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit ❑ Warranty Registration... -
Page 25: Installation Safety Precautions
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Installation Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network extenders. Refer to Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information on page 56 for translated safety statements in your language. -
Page 26: Selecting A Site For The Network Extender
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Selecting a Site for the Network Extender Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your network extender: ❑ If you plan to install the network extender in an equipment rack such as the AT-MCR12 chassis, check to be sure that the rack is safely secured and that it will not tip over. -
Page 27: Cables Not Included
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Cables Not Included The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders require the three cables described in Table 6 below. These cables are not included with the network extenders. Table 6 Cables Port Cable Connector... -
Page 28: Unpacking The Network Entender
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Unpacking the Network Entender To unpack the network extender: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location. Note You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesyn. -
Page 29: Installing The At-Mc602 Provider Unit
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit To install the AT-MC602 Provider: Mounting The AT-MC602 Provider unit will most likely be wall mounted or installed in an AT-MCR12 rack-mounting unit. To wall-mount the unit, drill the two Phillips-head screws included with the unit into the wall and hang the unit on the screws using the perforations on the back of the unit. - Page 30 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide To install the unit in an AT-MCR12, first attach the unit to one of the sliders that will hold the unit in the chassis, as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 Rack Mount - Set on Slider Then set the slider in the chassis, as shown in Figure 10.
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Page 31: Cabling
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Cabling 1. To cable the unit, first connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to the Service Provider box in your wiring closet, as shown in Figure 11. Service Provider 10 B a s... -
Page 32: Powering On
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 3. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the inside telephone line, as shown in Figure 13, so that the Provider unit can communicate with the Subscriber unit. -
Page 33: Installing The At-Mc601 Subscriber Unit
To install the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit: Stand-alone The AT-MC601 Subscriber unit will most likely be a stand-alone unit. To provide a secure base, attach the four rubber feet to the bottom corners of the unit, as shown in Figure 15. - Page 34 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 2. Then, connect a telephone line cable from the PSTN port to the telephone, as shown in Figure 17. 10 B a s eT / 10 0 B a s eT X L IN K...
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Page 35: Powering On
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Note The procedure for connecting the management cable is described in Cabling Preparations on page 38. Powering On Power on the unit using the power adapter provided, as shown in Figure 1 2 V D... -
Page 36: Warranty Registration
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Warranty Registration When you have finished installing the network extender, register your product by completing the enclosed warranty card and mailing it to Allied Telesyn. -
Page 37: Chapter 3 Configuration
Chapter 3 Configuration The configuration software allows you to adjust and monitor the operating parameters of the media converter. Some of the functions that you can perform with the software include: ❑ Determine the VDSL link status ❑ Set the upstream and downstream data transfer rates ❑... -
Page 38: Starting A Configuration Session
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Starting a Configuration Session Downloading In order to configure and manage your AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 VDSL network extenders, you need to download a copy of the configuration Software software onto the computers you will use to manage the units. The AT-... -
Page 39: Opening The Configuration Software
If you are connected to the AT-MC602 Provider unit and want to configure the network extenders, continue with the next section, Configuring the Provider Unit on page 40. If you are connected to the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery, continue with Configuring the Subscriber Unit on page 47. -
Page 40: Configuring The Provider Unit
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Configuring the Provider Unit After performing the procedure described in the previous section, Starting a Configuration Session on page 38, if you are connected to the Provider unit, the AT- MC60x Configurator menu will appear. The... - Page 41 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide ❑ Actual (Mbps) Displays the actual data transfer rate on the line. The software automatically detects this speed. ❑ Min (Mbps) Allows you to adapt the data transfer rate by setting a minimum speed.
- Page 42 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide The Configuration Saved pop-up shown in Figure 24 will appear when the set rate or the highest possible rate has been achieved. Figure 24 Configuration Saved An unsuccessful configuration attempt may include the following status...
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Page 43: Vdsl Status
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide VDSL Status To view the VDSL Status screen, click on the VDSL Status tab at the top of the menu. The VDSL Status screen is displayed in Figure 25. Figure 25 VDSL Status The parameters on the VDSL Status screen are described below. - Page 44 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Reduced Constellation Link A lesser QAM constellation, causing reduced line rates. If the full constellation rate cannot be achieved because the received SNR is too low, then a reduced constellation link can be established and the software can automatically configure the Subscriber unit parameters.
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Page 45: Ethernet Status
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Ethernet Status To view the Ethernet Status screen, click on the Ethernet Status tab at the top of the menu. The Ethernet Status screen is displayed in Figure 26. Figure 26 Ethernet Status The parameters on the Ethernet Status screen are described below. - Page 46 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Stop/Start This button allows you to pause counting. When you press Stop, the counters remain at their present values. When you press Start, the counters continue adding to the values already recorded by the software.
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Page 47: Configuring The Subscriber Unit
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Configuring the Subscriber Unit In rare instances, you may need to use the configuration software on the Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery. If the configuration software detects a problem with the Subscriber unit while you are connected to the Provider unit, it will prompt you to use the software on the Subscriber unit by displaying a pop-up error message. - Page 48 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide of time, a timeout will occur. After a timeout, the default configuration parameters will be used to establish a link with the highest possible speed. The default configuration parameters start at 0.94 Mbps upstream and downstream with negotiation set from Low ->...
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Page 49: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Note If after following the instructions in this chapter you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for assistance. Refer Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support on page 10 for information on how to contact our Technical Support Department. - Page 50 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide ❑ Check that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the port on the network extender and to the port on the end node. ❑ Make sure that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
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Page 51: Error Messages
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Error Messages When using the configuration software, you may encounter the following error messages: ❑ “ ,” as shown in Figure 29 No answer from device Figure 29 No Answer Error Message This error message may occur when your computer is not responding, in which case you should re-start your computer and try again. - Page 52 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide ❑ “ P side must be connected to start this procedure” or “S side must ” be connected to start this procedure These error messages occur when the management cable is connected to the wrong unit for the procedure you are trying to perform.This could happen if you switch the management cable...
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Page 53: Default Configuration Settings
Appendix A Default Configuration Settings This appendix lists the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 default settings. Setting Default Provider Parameters Monitored Local (Provider) Speeds Upstream Max .94 Mbps Upstream Min .94 Mbps Downstream Max .94 Mbps Downstream Min .94 Mbps Flow Low to High... -
Page 54: Technical Specifications
Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 109 mm x 95 mm x 25 mm (WxDxH) (4.29 in. x 3.74 in. x 0.98 in.) Weight 0.6 lbs (.27 kg) Recommended Minimum Ventilation on All Sides 5.08 cm (2.0 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0°... -
Page 55: Safety And Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications
AT-MC601/602 User’s Guide Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Safety UL/cUL, CSA, TUV FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A Immunity EN-55024 Standards IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX Ethernet) -
Page 56: Translated Electrical Safety And Emission Information
Appendix C Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen. Vigtigt: Dette tillæg indeholder oversættelser i flere sprog af sikkerhedsadvarslerne i denne håndbog. - Page 57 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standards: This product meets the following safety standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Manufacture Telephone:...
- Page 58 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standards: This product meets the following safety standards. RFI Emission EN55022 Class A Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Safety Power to the hub must be sourced only from the adapter. Europe—EC Use TÜV licensed AC adapter of 12 V DC, min 500 mA.
- Page 59 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. Hochfrequenzstörung EN55022 Klasse A Störsicherheit EN55024 Elektrische Sicherheit TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Sicherheit Der Buchse darf nur aus dem Adpater Strom zugeführt werden. Europe—EC Gebrauchen Sie einen von TÜV zugelassenen Wechselstromadapter für Gleichstrom 12 Vdc, 500 mA.
- Page 60 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemissionEN55022 Klasse A Immunitet EN55024 Elektrisk sikkerhed TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Sikkerhed Strømforsyningen til apparatet må udelukkende tages fra tilpasningstransformatoren. Europe - EC Brug kun TÜV godkendt vekselstrømstransformator på 12 Vdc, 500 mA.
- Page 61 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A Immuniteit EN55024 Electrische Veiligheid TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Veiligheid Stroom mag alleen via de adapter naar het apparaat toegevoerd worden. Europe - EC Gebruik een door TÜV gekeurde wisselstroomadapter van 12 Vdc, 500 mA.
- Page 62 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes. Eemission d’interférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe A Immunité EN55024 Sécurité électrique TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Sécurité L’alimentation du concentrateur doit être uniquement fournie par l’adaptateur. Europe - EC Utiliser un adaptateur secteur conforme TÜV de 12 V dc, 500 mA en courant continu.
- Page 63 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A Kestävyys EN55024 Sähköturvallisuus TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Turvallisuus Tähtipisteeseen (hub) syötettävän virran pitää tulla ainoastaan sovittimesta. Europe - EC Käytä TÜV-lisenssillä valmistettua verkkosovitinta, jonka tasajännitteen nimellisarvot ovat 12 Vdc, 500 mA (milliampeeria).
- Page 64 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe A Immunità EN55024 Sicurezza elettrica TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Norme Di Sicurezza Questo dispositivo deve essere alimentato solo mediante l’adattatore.
- Page 65 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. RFI stråling EN55022 Klasse A Immunittet EN55024 Elektrisk sikkerhet TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Sikkerhet All strømtilførsel må komme fra adapteren. Europe - EC Benytt TÜV-godkjent AC-adapter på 12 Vdc, 500 mA (milliampere).
- Page 66 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência EN55022 Classe A Imunidade EN55024 Segurança eléctrica TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Segurança Use somente o adaptador fornecido para alimentação elétrica do hub.
- Page 67 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A Inmunidad EN55024 Seguridad eléctrica TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Seguridad La energía para el dispositivo central o “hub” debe provenir únicamente del adaptador.
- Page 68 AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A Immunitet EN55024 Elsäkerhet TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) Säkerhet Endast anslutningsenheten får vara kraftkälla till centralen. Europe - EC Använd en växelströmsanslutningsenhet licensierad av TÜV. Likström 12 Vdc, 500 Varning: Nätkabeln används som strömbrytare för att koppla från strömmen, dra...
- Page 69 Technical Support Tel 1-800-428-4835 Fax 1 (425) 481-3790 Copyright 2002 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be Copyright 2002 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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