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AREA CODE CHANGE Please note that the area code for Paradyne Corporation in Largo, Florida has changed from 813 to 727. For any Paradyne telephone number that appears in this manual with an 813 area code, dial 727 instead.
What Does the Hotwire 6310 MVL Modem Do? The Hotwire 6310 MVL (Multiple Virtual Lines) Modem is a component in the Hotwire MVL System. This system provides high-speed Internet or corporate LAN access over traditional twisted-pair copper telephone wiring. The MVL technology: Transforms a single copper pair into multiple virtual lines to support multiple services simultaneously.
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Wiring and Cables You Need The following wiring and standard connectors are used with this product: Standard RJ11 wall jack. Standard Ethernet 8-pin, non-keyed modular plug for a PC or workstation. An Installing the MVL Ethernet straight-through or crossover cable is used. Refer to Modem, page 8, for Ethernet cable details.
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For additional MVL POTS filter information, refer to Hotwire 5038 MVL POTS Filter Customer Premises Installation Instructions, Document Number 5038-A2-GN11. Contact your sales or service representative to order additional product documentation. Paradyne documents are also available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.paradyne.com Select Service & Support...
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Installing the MVL Modem Place the Hotwire 6310 MVL Modem on a flat surface with clearance for the rear connectors. Procedure 1. If installed, unplug the telephone from the RJ11 wall jack. 2. Use the supplied RJ11 6-pin interface cable for the LINE connection. Insert one end of the cable into the jack labeled LINE.
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4. Use an 8-pin cable for the Ethernet connection. Insert one end of the cable into the jack labeled ETHERNET. Use a straight-through cable and connect the other end to an Ethernet hub, or MVL Modem Ethernet Line Ethernet Ethernet Cable 98-15906 Use an Ethernet crossover cable and connect the other end to the Ethernet...
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5. Insert the power cord’s round end into the jack labeled POWER. Plug the transformer into an AC outlet. The following illustration shows examples of two power supply models. MVL Modem Power Jack Transformer 98-15908 The MVL modem hardware installation is now complete. When the power cord is installed, the MVL modem goes through a power-on self-test.
Status LEDs All of the LEDs turn on and off during the power-on self-test. After a successful self-test, the LEDs should appear as indicated in BOLD in the Condition column below. Condition Status MVL Modem has power. No active alarms. An alarm condition exists.
Troubleshooting LED Symptom Action All LEDs remain on. The MVL Modem is not functional. If the LEDs remain on after five minutes, contact the NSP. ALM LED remains The power-on self-test may have failed. Unplug the unit and reapply power. If the alarm LED is still on, contact the NSP. ALM and TST Firmware download may be in progress.
MVL HomeLink MVL HomeLink is a feature that provides peer-to-peer communications for PCs attached to different MVL modems at the customer premises. For example, PCs that are not connected to the same physical Ethernet LAN can now take advantage of the resources of the primary office computer. With the Microsoft Windows operating system, multiple end-user systems can share resources, including: File sharing Print sharing...
Increasing the Number of End-User Systems A single PC is attached to the Hotwire 6310 MVL Modem by using an Ethernet crossover cable. To increase the number of PCs, connect all PCs to an Ethernet hub using a straight-through cable.
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The Ethernet interface connector uses an 8-pin, non-keyed modular plug. — To connect to an Ethernet hub, use the straight-through connection. 8-Pin Straight-Through Connection Pin # Function 10BaseT TX D+ 10BaseT TX D– 10BaseT RX D+ 4 & 5 Not used 10BaseT RX D–...
Hotwire 6310 MVL Modem Technical Specifications Item Specification Height x Width x Depth 1.43 x 6.00 x 8.75 (3.64 cm x 15.24 cm x 22.23 cm) Weight 1 lb. 1 oz. (0.48 kg) Power Input: 100 Vac (+10%), 50 Hz;...
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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.
Declaration of Conformity This Declaration of Conformity is made by Paradyne Corporation pursuant to Parts 2 and 15 of the Federal Communications Commission’s Rules. This compliance information statement pertains to the following products:...
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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.
Paradyne worldwide office locations, 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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