Allied Telesis AT-MC605 User manual

613-001153 Rev. C
VDSL
Ethernet
Extender
AT-MC605
Installation Guide

Copyright 2009 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI
Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: VDSL Ethernet Extender
Model Number: AT-MC605
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.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000990) posted on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com and on this product CD.

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Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................13
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................14
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................14
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
For Sales or Corporate Information...............................................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Summary of Features ...........................................................................................................................................................16
AT-MC605 Port Descriptions................................................................................................................................................18
VDSL Line Port..............................................................................................................................................................18
Phone Port ....................................................................................................................................................................18
10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................19
Status LEDs..........................................................................................................................................................................22
VDSL Configuration DIP Switches........................................................................................................................................24
VDSL Switch Definitions................................................................................................................................................24
VDSL Configuration DIP Switch Descriptions ...............................................................................................................25
External AC/DC Power Adapter............................................................................................................................................27
Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) Topology ................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................................................................................30
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................31
Selecting a Site for the AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender .........................................................................................................32
Required Cabling..................................................................................................................................................................33
Unpacking the AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender ......................................................................................................................34
Installing the AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender Subscriber Unit .....................................................................................35
Using the Subscriber Unit on a Desktop........................................................................................................................35
Wall-Mounting the Subscriber Unit ................................................................................................................................36
Cabling the Subscriber Unit...........................................................................................................................................36
Powering On the Subscriber Unit ..................................................................................................................................38
Installing the AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender Provider Unit ...................................................................................................39
Using the Provider Unit on a Desktop ...........................................................................................................................39
Wall-Mounting the Provider Unit....................................................................................................................................40
Rack-Mounting the Provider Unit...................................................................................................................................41
Cabling the Provider Unit ..............................................................................................................................................42
Powering On the Provider Unit......................................................................................................................................44
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................45
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................................45
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................47
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................47
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................47
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................47
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications ......................................................................................................48
Contents

Contents
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List of Figures
Figure 1. AT- MC605 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-MC605 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3. RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX Connector Pin Assignments .................................................................................21
Figure 4. VDSL Configuration DIP Switches .......................................................................................................................25
Figure 5. University Dormitory (MDU) Point-to-Point Topology ...........................................................................................28
Figure 6. Attaching Protective Feet to the Subscriber Unit..................................................................................................35
Figure 7. Configuring AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender for Subscriber Mode .........................................................................35
Figure 8. Connecting AT-MC605 Ethernet Port to Computer ..............................................................................................36
Figure 9. Connecting AT-MC605 Phone Port to Telephone ................................................................................................37
Figure 10. VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line ...............................................................................................................37
Figure 11. Power On The Subscriber Unit...........................................................................................................................38
Figure 12. Attaching Protective Feet to the Provider Unit....................................................................................................39
Figure 13. Configuring AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender for Provider Mode ...........................................................................40
Figure 14. Configuring AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender for Provider Mode ...........................................................................41
Figure 15. Rack Mount - Set on Slider.................................................................................................................................41
Figure 16. Rack Mount - Set in Rack...................................................................................................................................42
Figure 17. Connecting AT-MC605 Ethernet Port to an Internet Service Provider ...............................................................42
Figure 18. Connecting AT-MC605 Phone Port to PBX Connection.....................................................................................43
Figure 19. VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line. ..............................................................................................................43
Figure 20. Power On The Subscriber Unit...........................................................................................................................44

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Table 1. Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................................................................12
Table 2. RJ-11 VDSL Line Port Pinouts .............................................................................................................................18
Table 3. RJ-11 Phone Port Pinouts ....................................................................................................................................18
Table 4. RJ-45 Port Pinouts ...............................................................................................................................................21
Table 5. Front Panel Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................................22
Table 6. VDSL Configuration DIP Switches ........................................................................................................................24
Table 7. AT-MC605 Cables ................................................................................................................................................33
List of Tables

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-MC605 VDSL
Ethernet Extender and contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available
in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download
them onto a local workstation or server.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis
Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use
the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and
review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and
Telephone
Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support section
of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Returning
Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. For
instructions on how to obtain an RMA number, go to the Support section
on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma.aspx.
For Sales or
Corporate
Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through
our web site at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase.
Warranty For warranty information on the AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender, go
to www.alliedtelesis.com/warranty for the specific terms and conditions
of the warranty and for warranty registration.

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Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extended product is designed to transmit
and receive data at very high speeds over unshielded pairs of copper
wires using VDSL technology on your existing private telephone line.
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Summary of Features” on page 16
“AT-MC605 Port Descriptions” on page 18
“Status LEDs” on page 22
“VDSL Configuration DIP Switches” on page 24
“External AC/DC Power Adapter” on page 27
“Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) Topology” on page 28

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Summary of Features
The AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender provides the following features:
VDSL (Very high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber) protocol over existing
private telephone lines.
Phone port with an RJ-11 connector
10Base-T/100Base-TX ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode (IEEE 803.3u-compliant)
Status LEDs for both 10Base-T/100Base-TX and VDSL Line ports
12V DC external power supply input port
Installation on desktop, wall, DINRAIL, or rack mounting in an AT-
MCR12 rackmount chassis
Fully EU RoHS and China RoHS compliant
Figure 1. illustrates the front panel of the AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet
Extender.
Figure 1. AT- MC605 Front Panel
Ethernet Port Phone Port VDSL Line Port
VDSL Line
LEDs
Ethernet
Status
LEDs
1556
VDSL LINE
10Base-T/
100Base-TX
PHONE
LNK/ACT
100M
PWR
LINK
RATE
NO LIMITFASTSCBR 6dB
RATE LIMIT
INTL
PROV 9dB
AT-MC605 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET
VDSL CONFIG
PROV
SCBR
VDSL Configuration
Switches

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Figure 2. illustrates the rear panels of the AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet
Extender.
Figure 2. AT-MC605 Rear Panel
12 VDC Power Supply Port
1563
12VDC

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AT-MC605 Port Descriptions
VDSL Line Port The VDSL Line port features an RJ-11 connector. It allows you to connect
two AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender units together using existing
internal building telephone copper pairs. By using this equipment, both
ethernet data and analog phone service are made accessible within a
building without installing additional wiring for the ethernet connections.
One AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender is configured as a Provider unit and the
other as a Subscriber unit. The two units need to be within 3,000 meters
(9842 feet) of each other in order for the port to operate properly.
Table 2 lists the RJ-11 VDSL Line Port pinouts and their assignments.
Phone Port The Phone Port which allows you to connect one AT-MC605 Ethernet
Extender configured as a Subscriber unit to a telephone and a second AT-
MC605 Ethernet Extender configured as a Provider unit to your private
telephone equipment in the building equipment room. This port features
an RJ-11 connector.
Table 3 lists the RJ-11 Phone Port pinouts and their assignments.
Table 2. RJ-11 VDSL Line Port Pinouts
Pin Assignment
1N/C
2N/C
3 VDSL and phone ring
4 VDSL and phone tip
5N/C
6N/C1
Table 3. RJ-11 Phone Port Pinouts
Pin Assignment
1N/C
2N/C
3 phone ring
4 phone tip

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10Base-T/
100Base-Tx
Ethernet Port
The AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender has one 10Base-T/100Base-Tx
ethernet port which allows you to connect one AT-MC605 Ethernet
Extender configured as a Subscriber unit to a computer and a second
AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender configured as a Provider unit to an Internet
Service Provider connection in the building equipment room. This twisted
pair port features an RJ-45 connector with a maximum operating distance
of 100 meters (328 feet). For the port pinout details, refer to “RJ-45 Port
Pinouts” on page 21.
Type of Cabling
The 10Base-T/100Base-TX ethernet port is designed to operate with
unshielded twisted pair cables. For 10 Mbps operation, Category 3 or
better 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair cabling is required. For 100 Mbps
operation, Category 5 and Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100 ohm unshielded
twisted pair cabling is recommended.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
A 10Base-T/100Base-TX ethernet port on a network device can have one
of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The ethernet 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.
The AT-MC605 ethernet port features automatic MDI/MDI-X. The port
automatically determines the configuration of its end-node and then
configures itself appropriately. For example, if the AT-MC605 ethernet port
is connected to a port on a bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the
AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender automatically configures the ethernet port to
MDI-X. This feature allows you to use either straight-through or crossover
cables when connecting the AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender to other
ethernet devices.
Auto-Negotiation
The AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender Auto-Negotiates the speed and
duplex mode of the ethernet link, so that the link comes up in the highest
performance configuration supported by both ends. For example, if an end
node is capable of only 10 Mbps, the AT-MC605 Ethernet Extender sets
its ethernet port to 10 Mbps or if an end node is capable of 100 Mbps, the
5N/C
6N/C
Table 3. RJ-11 Phone Port Pinouts
Pin Assignment

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ethernet port is set to 100 Mbps.
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. In half-duplex mode, data can be either sent
or received, but not at the same time. In full-duplex mode, data can be
sent and received 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-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender can Auto-Negotiate to either
half- or full-duplex mode, but cannot be manually configured to either
mode. As a consequence, the end node must also be operating in the
Auto-Negotiation mode for proper operation.
Note
For Auto-Negotiation to operate properly, the end-nodes connected
to the AT-MC605 VDSL Ethernet Extender should also use Auto-
Negotiation. If an end-node does not have this feature and has a
fixed duplex mode of full-duplex, the result will be a duplex mode
mismatch with the end-node. The AT-MC605 ethernet port ends up
in the half-duplex mode if it is connected to an end-node with a fixed
full-duplex mode. This configuration can produce network
performance problems. Should you encounter this situation, you
must configure the port on the end-node to use Auto-Negotiation or,
if it lacks that feature, to half-duplex.