Allied Telesis AT-MC601 Series User manual

Extended
Ethernet
AT-MC601
AT-MC602
◆
Installation
and
User’s Guide
VERSION 1.0
®
PN 613-50298-00 Rev A

Copyright 2002 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
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known, the possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emission
Statement
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
RFI Emission EN55022 Class B 1
Immunity EN55024 2
Warning: This product requires shielded cables to comply with emission and immunity standards. If it is used with unshielded
cables, the user may be required to take measures to correct the interference problem at their own expense. 3
Electrical Safety TUV-EN1950, UL1950 (UL/cUL) 4
Laser/LED EN60825 5
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: [phone]
Declares that the product: Extended Ethernet
Model Numbers: AT-MC601, AT-MC602
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Canadian Department of Communications
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 matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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.
Vigtigt: Tillæg B indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet , skal
De slå op i tillæg B og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.
Belangrijk: Appendix B bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de ziet,
raadpleeg Appendix B voor vertaalde veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.
Important: L'annexe B contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le
symbole , reportez-vous à l'annexe B pour consulter la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Tärkeää: Liite B sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet -symbolin, katso käännettyä
turvaohjetta liitteestä B.
Importante: l’Appendice B contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo , indica
di consultare l’Appendice B per l’avviso di sicurezza nella propria lingua.
Viktig: Tillegg B inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. Når du ser , åpner du til Tillegg B
for å finne den oversatte sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.
Importante: O Anexo B contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo ,
leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu idioma no Anexo B.
Importante: El Apéndice B contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo
, vaya al Apéndice B para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.
Obs! Bilaga B innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustning. När du ser , skall du gå
till Bilaga B för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.

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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
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 1
Product Description .........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Summary of Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Location of Components ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................................17
VDSL Line Port .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
PSTN Port........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
10/100 Mbps Twisted Pair Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Type of Cabling ...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Auto MDI/MDI-X ..................................................................................................................................................................................18
Auto-negotiation ................................................................................................................................................................................19
Half- and Full-duplex Mode ............................................................................................................................................................19
RJ-45 Port Pinouts ..............................................................................................................................................................................19
Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
MGMT Port..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Management Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
AC Power Supply Input Port.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
External AC/DC Power Adapter.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Software Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................23

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Chapter 2
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Installation Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................25
Selecting a Site for the Network Extender ..................................................................................................................................................26
Cables Not Included ............................................................................................................................................................................................27
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
Starting a Configuration Session ....................................................................................................................................................................38
Downloading Software Updates ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Cabling Preparations.................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Opening the Configuration Software .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Configuring the Provider Unit .........................................................................................................................................................................40
Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
VDSL Status.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Ethernet Status............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Configuring the Subscriber Unit .....................................................................................................................................................................47
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................................49
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Appendix A
Default Configuration Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................53
Appendix B
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................54
Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................54
Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................54
Power Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................54
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .............................................................................................................................55
Standards ................................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Appendix C
Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ..................................................................................................................56

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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.
Chapter 2, Installation, contains installation instructions for each unit.
Chapter 3, Configuration, explains how to use the configuration
software. The AT-S57 software is used to configure the network
extenders.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, provides information on how to resolve
common problems that might occur with the network extenders.
Appendix A, Default Settings, lists the default software settings.
Appendix B, Technical Specifications, lists the technical specifications
for the network extenders.
Appendix C, Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information,
contains multi-language translations of the warnings and cautions in the
manual.

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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
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The Allied Telesyn Web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technical
information for all 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.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support
You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support online or by telephone
or e-mail.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Knowledge
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
Support
For technical support by telephone, contact Allied Telesyn at one of the
following locations:
E-mail Support To contact Allied Telesyn via e-mail for technical support, use the email
address appropriate to your region:
Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Virgin Islands
[e-mail]
Europe
[e-mail]
Americas
United States, Canada, Mexico, Central
America, South America
Tel: [phone]
Germany
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern
Europe
Tel: [phone]
Asia
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China,
India, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Italy
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Israel
Tel: [phone]
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Japan
Tel: [phone]
France
France, Belgium, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Middle East, Africa
Tel: [phone]
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland
Tel: [phone]

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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
one of the following locations:
North America
Toll-free: 1-800-762-1664
Fax: [phone]
Europe, Africa, and the Middle
East
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Latin America, the Caribbean,
and Virgin Islands
Tel: international code + 425-481-3852
Fax: international code + 425-481-
3895
Puerto Rico
Tel: [phone], ext 3852 or
1-800-424-4284, ext 3852
Mexico
Toll-free: 800-424-5012, ext 3852
Fax: international code + 425-481-
3895
Asia and Southeast Asia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia
Toll-free: 1-800-000-880
Fax: [phone]
New Zealand
Toll-free: 0800-45-5782

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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:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

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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 or
from our FTP server at ftp.alliedtelesyn.com. To use the FTP server, enter
“anonymous” for the user name and use your e-mail address for the
password.

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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
❑PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) port
❑10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector
— Auto MDI/MDI-X
— Auto-negotiation for speed and duplex mode (IEEE 803.3u-
compliant)
❑Status LEDs
❑Management port
❑AT-S57 configuration software
❑12V DC external power supply input port

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Overview
These devices can be used in multi-dwelling units (MDU), multi-tenant
buildings (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. Each AT-MC602 or provider unit would be located in the building
wiring closet.
The AT-MC600 Series Extended Ethernet units can be used on a desktop
or in an AT-MCR12 chassis. These units are easy to install. They can be
configured and managed through the MGMT port using the software
provided on the installation CD.
When both the AT-MC601 Subscriber and the AT-MC602 Provider have
been installed, the network extender system topology shown in Figure 1
is complete.
Figure 1 Network Extender System Topology
LINE
10B a s eT /
100Ba s eTX
PSTN
LINK
ACT
PWR
ERR
LINK
MGMT
AT-MC602 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
LINE
10B a s eT /
100Ba s eTX
PSTN
LINK
ACT
PWR
ERR
LINK
MGMT
AT-MC601 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
VDSL Line through wall/interior phone line
Ethernet Service Provider Telco
Management
Ethernet port
Telephone
Subscriber Unit
Provider Unit
LINE
10BaseT/
100BaseTX
PSTN
LINK
ACT
PWR
ERR
LINK
MGMT
AT-MC602 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
LINE
10BaseT/
100BaseTX
PSTN
LINK
ACT
PWR
ERR
LINK
MGMT
AT-MC601 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
VDSL Line through wall/interior phone line
Internet Service Provider Telco
Management
Ethernet port
Telephone
Subscriber Unit
Provider Unit

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Location of Components
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders.
Figure 2 Front Panel
Figure 3 illustrates the back panel of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders.
Figure 3 Back Panel
LINE
10BaseT/
100BaseTX
PSTN
LINK
ACT
PWR
ERR
LINK
MGMT
AT-MC601 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
Ethernet Status LEDs
Ethernet Port
Management Port
PSTN Port
VDSL Line Port
VDSL Line
LEDs
DC Power Supply Port
12 V D C

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Hardware Features
The following sections describe these hardware features of the AT-
MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders:
❑VDSL Line port
❑PSTN port
❑10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet port
❑Status LEDs
❑Management port
❑Management cable
❑12V DC power supply input port
❑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. The
port transmits voice data at a frequency of 8-10 KHz and Ethernet data at
frequencies of 300 KHz to 8 MHz. This port requires a Category 3 or
better twisted pair cable. The maximum operating speed for the port is
22.51 Mbps. Using different cable gauges will affect the speed and
distance capabilities of the port. This port features an RJ-11 connector.
Table 1 lists the RJ-11 port pinouts and their assignments.
Table 1 VDSL Line Port Pinouts
Pin Assignment
1pass-through6
2pass-through5
3 Ethernet and phone ring
4 Ethernet and phone tip
5pass-through2
6pass-through1

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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.
10/100 Mbps
Twisted Pair
Ethernet Port
The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders each have one twisted
pair Ethernet port. The twisted pair ports feature RJ-45 connectors with a
maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). For the port
pinout details, refer to RJ-45 Port Pinouts on page 19.
Type of Cabling
The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port on the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders are designed to operate with Category 3 or better
unshielded twisted pair cables. For 10 Mbps operation on the twisted
pair ports, Category 3 or better 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cabling
is required. For 100 Mbps operation on the twisted pair ports, Category 5
and Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cabling
is recommended.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
An RJ-45 twisted pair port on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network device
can have one of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The
RJ-45 port on a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the
twisted pair port on a switch or hub is usually MDI-X.
To connect two network devices that have dissimilar wiring
configurations, such as MDI to MDI-X, you use a straight-through cable.
To connect two network devices that have the same wiring
configuration, such as MDI to MDI, you use a crossover cable.
Table 2 PSTN Port Pinouts
Pin Assignment
1pass-through1/6
2pass-through2/5
3 Ethernet and phone ring
4 Ethernet and phone tip
5pass-through5/2
6pass-through6/1

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The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature automatic
MDI/MDI-X. Each port automatically determines the configuration of the
port on the device to which it is connected and then configures itself
appropriately. For example, if a port on a network extender is connected
to a port on a bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the port on the
network extender automatically configures itself as MDI-X. This feature
allows you to use either straight-through or crossover cables when
connecting devices to the network extender.
Auto-negotiation
The network extenders auto-negotiate the speed and duplex mode of
the Ethernet link, so that the link comes up in the highest performance
configuration supported by both ends.
Half- and Full-duplex Mode
Duplex mode refers to the way an end-node sends and receives data on
the network. An end-node can operate in either half- or full-duplex
mode, depending on its capabilities. An end-node that is operating in
half-duplex mode can either send data or receive data, but it cannot do
both at the same time. An end-node that is operating in full-duplex
mode can send and receive data simultaneously. The best network
performance is achieved when an end-node can operate at full-duplex,
since the end-node is able to send and receive data simultaneously.
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. However, it is important to remember that
the two end-nodes connected to the ports on the network extenders
must be able to operate in the same duplex mode.
RJ-45 Port Pinouts
Figure 4 illustrates the pin assignments of an RJ-45 connector and port.
Figure 4 RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Assignments
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Table 3 lists the RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX connector pins and their
signals when the port is operating in either MDI or MDI-X configuration.
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
MGMT Port The management port features a DB-9 connector for connecting the
network extenders to your laptop or PC-compatible computer for
configuration using the provided management cable.
Table 3 MDI Pin Signals (10/100 Mbps)
Pin MDI Signal MDI-X Signal
1TX+RX+
2TX-RX-
3RX+TX+
6RX-TX-
LED Color Description
PWR Green Power is applied to the unit.
10/100Base-TX Port
LINK Green A link has been established on the port.
ACT Green Data is being received on the ports.
LINE Port
ERR Green A error has been detected on the port.
LINK Green A link has been established on the port.