Ascent AM200 User manual
AEOCSeries
AM200&AC100
UserGuide
RevisionB
ACTEthernetoverCoax(EoC)Series
EoCMaster(AM200)&EoCClient(AC100)
UserGuide
ACTDocumentNumber:AEOCEoCUGRevisionB
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RevisionHistory
RevisionDate ReasonforChange
A08/01/2012 InitialRelease
B02/01/2014 HardwareRevisionandAddWiFiClient
Table of Contents
1.OVERVIEW4
1.1.Introduction4
1.2.Specifications5
1.3.ApplicationDiagram6
1.4.OrderingInformation6
1.5.ProductDescription7
1.6.QuickInstallation11
2.EOCMASTERANDCLIENTCONFIGURATION14
2.1.EoCMasterWebInterfaceLogin14
2.2.EoCMasterInformationandConfiguration16
2.2.1.EoCMasterDeviceInformation16
2.2.2.UplinkNetworkConfiguration17
2.2.3.EoCMasterConfiguration18
2.2.4.RFCardConfiguration19
2.2.5.EoCClientConfiguration20
2.2.6.SystemConfiguration25
2.2.7.ContactInformation26
2.2.8.LanguageSelection27
3.WIFIEOCCLIENTCONFIGURATION28
3.1.WIFIEoCClientWebInterfaceLogin28
3.2.WIFIEoCClientInformationandConfiguration30
3.2.1.WIFIEoCClientDeviceInformation30
3.2.2.NetworkConfiguration32
3.2.3.SecuritySetting37
3.2.4.ApplicationManagement39
3.2.5.ApplicationManagement41
4.TROUBLESHOOTING44
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Chapter1Overview
1. Overview
1.1. Introduction
ACTEoCMasterandClient(AM200andAC100)areaseriesofEthernetoverCoax(EoC)networking
devicesdesignedfornextgenerationIPTVoverPONandP2PsystemsviacosteffectiveCATVcoaxial
network,deliveringmulti‐mediaservicesintothemulti‐dwellingunits(MDUs).AM200EoCMasterand
AC100ClientunitsarecompatiblewithtraditionalCATVnetwork,GigabitEPONandActiveEthernet(P2P)
networks.
AM200EoCMasterandAC100ClientprovidethemigrationpathfromtraditionalHFCtoPON/P2Ptypeof
FibertotheBuilding(FTTB)application.ItoffershighqualityCATVsignaltogetherwithhighspeed
broadbanddataaccess,whichcanbemanagedthroughtheSNMPmanagementsystem.
TheAM200andAC100EoCunitsarefullycompliantwithIEEE802.3,802.3x,802.3au,802.1Pand802.1Q
standards.ItprovidesgreatflexibilitytonetworkserviceoperatortoconnectMDUswithmultiplelow
costCPEunit.Withoutstandingperformance,quality,andfeaturespackedinacompactsizeddevice,
theseEoCseriesunitsareagreatselectionforNetworkOperatorsandServicesProvidersinFibretothe
Buildingandbusinessnetworks.
FeaturesandBenefits
AdvancedMulti‐AccessPlatformdesignedforFibertotheBuilding(MDU)application
SuitableforshortCoax(fewhundredmeters)HFCsystem
Deliverhighspeedinternet,VoIPandCATVservices
HighperformanceCATVRFspectrumfrom87to1002MHz
SupportNTSC,PAL,DVB‐C,DVB‐Tvideostandards
SupportVLAN(802.1q),QoS(802.1p),IGMP
OptimizetheserviceperformanceaswellasutilizationoflimitedIPresourceforserviceproviders
AM200EthernetoverCoax(EoC)Masterunitcansupportupto253EoCClientsCPEunits
NetworkmonitoringandmanagementthroughSNMP
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1.2. Specifications
IndoorAM200EoCMasterandAC100EoCClient
AM242‐HP‐65‐1AMAPEoCIndoorMasterDeviceAC124‐HP‐65‐1AMAPEoCClientCPEDevice
(OptionalWIFI)
FastEthernetPorts2x10/100/1000MbpsUpstream 4x10/100bpsLANport
WIFI(2.4GHz)withPPoE
CATVRFOutput 1or2CATVCoaxialFConnector 1xCATVCoaxialFConnector
CATVRFInput1or2CATVCoaxialFConnector 1xCATVCoaxialFConnector
EoCSpecificationP1901/HomePlugAV P1901/HomePlugAV
Protocol CSMA/CACSMA/CA
Modulation 1024/256/64/16/8‐QAM,QPSK,BPSK,
ROBO
1024/256/64/16/8‐QAM,QPSK,
BPSK,ROBO
RFBandwidth 7.5~65MHz7.5~65MHz
TypicalEoCLinkRange1km1km
OutputPower120dBuVperCarrier
DataPerformance
MACSpeed350Mbps 350Mbps
PhysicalLayerSpeed 500Mbps 500Mbps
IEEE IEEE802.3,IEEE802.3x IEEE802.3,IEEE802.3x
IEEE802.uAutoMDI(X),802.1x IEEE802.uAutoMDI(X),802.1x
ProtocolTDMA,CSMA/CA TDMA, CSMA/CA
VLAN/QoSIEEE802.1P,IEEE802.1
Q
IEEE802.1P,IEEE802.1
Q
Encryption128‐bitAES 128‐bitAES
GeneralSpecifications
OperatingTemp‐15to60°C‐15to60°
C
StorageTemp‐40to70°C‐40to70°C
PowerSupply 12V,100~240VACAdaptor 12V,100~240VACAdaptor
Operatingrelativehumidity, 10to90%10to90%
PowerConsumption <=9W<6W
Dimensions(WxDxH) 162x168x34mm155x108x27mm
Weight,kg0.5kg 0.4kg
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1.3. ApplicationDiagram
Figure1.2.3:ApplicationDiagram
1.4. OrderingInformation
AM242-HP-65-1
A
M200
EoC Indoor Master Unit, 2 RF Input Ports, 2 RF Output Ports, 2 GE Data Upstream Ports, Home Plug, 7.5 to
65MHz, 100 to 240VAC Adapter included
AC124-HP-65-1
A
C100 EoC Client CPE Unit, 1 RF Input Port, 1 RF Output Port, 4 FE Data Ports, Home Plug, 7.5 to 65MHz, 100 to
240VAC Adapter included
AC124W-HP-65-1
A
C100
EoC Client CPE Unit, 1 RF Input Port, 1 RF Output Port, 4 FE Data Ports, WIFI, Home Plug,7.5 to 65MHz, Power
Adapter included
*ContactAscentLocalRepresentativeforadditionalEoCProductInformation
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1.5. ProductDescription
AM200EoCMasterToppanel
LEDDescriptionsFunction
PowerPowerindicatorlightOFF PowerisOFF
ON PowerisON.
ETH1UplinkEthernet1
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
ETH2UplinkEthernet2
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
CABLECableNetworklightOFF NoEoCClient connected
ON EoCClientConnected
Blinking DataCommunicationwithEoCClient
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AM200EoCMasterSidePanel
ConnectionDescriptionFunction
ETH1UplinkEthernet1UplinkConnectiontoWAN orWebManagement
TrunkPort,SameasETH2
ETH2UplinkEthernet2UplinkConnectiontoWANorWebManagement
TrunkPort,SameasETH1
CONConsolePortConsoleportforLocalManagement
POWERPowerInputPowerSupplyInputPort12V
CABLE1CableNetwork1FConnector,DownstreamEoC +TVsignalto
DistributionNetwork
TV1TVInput1FConnector,TVSignalInput
CABLE2CableNetwork2FConnector,DownstreamEoC+TVsignalto
DistributionNetwork
TV2TVInput2FConnector,TVSignalInput
RESETReset ToresettheEoC MasterUnit.Pressresetbuttonfor3
seconds,theunitwillrestart,pressresetbuttonfor
morethan5seconds,theEoCMasterunitwillrestore
tofactorydefaultsettings.
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AC100EoCClientToppanel
Sidepanel
ConnectionDescriptionFunction
CableNetworkInputPortNetworkReceiverPorttoreceivetheEoC+TVsignal
fromtheEoCMaster
TVTVSignalPortConnectortotheTVSetorSTB
ETH1LocalNetworkPort1ConnecttoLocalAreaNetworkorPC
ETH2LocalNetworkPort2ConnecttoLocalAreaNetworkorPC
ETH3LocalNetworkPort3ConnecttoLocalAreaNetworkorPC
ETH4LocalNetworkPort4ConnecttoLocalAreaNetworkorPC
POWERPowerInput12VPowerInputfromtheAdaptor
RESETResettheEoCClient Press>5secondsormore,factorydefaultsettingwill
berestored
On/Of
f
PowerOn/Of
f
TurnOnandOfftheEoCClient
WIFIWIFIantennaOptionalWIFIantenna
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LEDLight
LEDDescriptionsFunction
PowerPowerindicatorlightOFF PowerisOFF
ON PowerisON.
WLANUplinkNetworklightOFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking WLANPortCommunicationNormal
ETH1LocalEthernet1
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
ETH2LocalEthernet2
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
ETH3LocalEthernet3
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
ETH4LocalEthernet4
indicatorlight
OFF EthernetPortisnotconnected
ON EthernetPortConnectionNormal
Blinking EthernetPortCommunicationNormal
COAX/
DIAG
CableNetwork
ConnectionStatuslight
OFF NoEoCMaster connected
Green
Blinking
EoCMaster Connected Normal,Data
ConnectionNormal
Green
On
EoCMasterConnectedwithno
communication
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1.6. QuickInstallation
EoCSystemNetworkDiagram(Sample)
1. ConnecttheTVsignal(RFcable)totheAM200EoCMasterunit.
2. ConnecttheEoCMasterUnittotheCableTVDistributionnetworkthroughthe“Cable1or2Port”.
3. Theoutputfrequencyrangeisfrom7.5MHzto65MHz.Output(Narrowcastsignal)levelisataround
120dBuV.(Useradjustablefrom95dBto120dBuVintheWebGUI)
Note:MakesurethatthetotalRFlinklossislessthan50dBforproperreceptionattheEoCClientside.
SNRshouldbeabove20dB.Pleasealsorefertothesection2.2.5.4.
Note:WhenmeasuringtheRFoutputpowerofEoCmaster,itisrecommendedtouseaSpectrum
Analyserforaccuratereading.
Note:Whileconnecting,alwayskeeptheRFconnectorstightlyfastened.
4. ConnecttheuplinkEoCMasterUnittotheWANnetworkthrougheitherETH1orETH2port.OnWAN
side,itcouldbeaDataSwitchorRouter.Forsomeapplications,theEoCmastercanalsobe
connectedtotheWANthroughtheONUatthesamelocation.The“CON”(Console)portisforthe
localmanagementpurposeonly.
5. Plugthepoweradaptertothewalloutletandalsothe12VpowerinputportofEoCMaster.
6. AfterthepowerisON,LEDindicatorsshouldlightupasfornormaloperation.Checkwhetherthe
POWERstatusLEDisoncontinuously.AndtheCableLEDisoneforactiveRFoutputtothe
distributionnetwork.
7. ConnectRFinputtotheAC100NetworkPort
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8. ConnecttheTVporttoeitherthesettopboxorTVset
9. ConnecttheLANport1–4totheHomenetwork,routerorPersonalComputer
ForAC124WWIFIClient:Theport1andport2areconnectedtotheswitchchipwhich
couldbeconfiguredbyEoCmasterforVLANsettingandratelimitetc.(sameasthe
standardEoCClient.)
ForAC124WWIFIClient:Theport3andport4areconnectedtothegatewaymoduleas
below.TheConfigurationPCwithIPaddress192.168.0.Xwillneedtobeconnectedto
theEoCwificlientthroughthesetwoportsforpropermanagement.
10. Plugthepoweradaptertothewalloutletandalsothe12VpowerinputportofEoCClient.
11. AftertheEoCMasterisON,LEDindicatorsshouldlightupasfornormaloperation.Checkwhether
theEthernetandCablestatusLEDisoncontinuously.Ifyes,theconnectionisnormal;otherwise
thereiseitherissuewiththephysicalconnectionortheRFlevelsateitherend.Thismaybecaused
byeithertoomuchortoolittleattenuationovertheRFcable.PleaserefertotheLayoutDescription
sectionofthisinstallationmanualfornominalLEDactivity.
12. Checkallsignallevelsandservicesonallthecommunicationports.
13. GotothenextsteptoconfiguretheEoCMasterandClientusingtheWEBGUI
14. PCComputerminimumrequirementformanagement
CPU:233MHzandabove
MEM:128MBorabove
EthernetPort:10M/100MBase‐T
OperatingSystem:WIN2000、WINXP、WIN7、WINNT
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Note:EoCClientUnitInstallationAdjustment
1. InstallingtheAC100onahorizontalsurface(Benchtop)
PuttheEoCClientonaclean,flat,sturdybenchtop.Suggestkeeptheclearanceforallsidesoftheunitto
morethan10cmforheatdissipation.
2. InstallingtheAC100onaverticalsurface(Hangingonawall)
YoucaninstalltheEoCClientonaverticalsurfacebyusingthemouldedmountingholesonthebottomof
theunitchassis(refertoFigurebelow)andtwoflat‐headwoodscrews.
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Chapter2EoCMasterConfiguration
2. EoCMasterandClientConfiguration
2.1. EoCMasterWebInterfaceLogin
TheEoCMasterandClientdevicesareconfiguredusingthewebGUIinterface.TheEoCMasterhasa
defaultIPAddressof192.168.2.100andsubnetmaskof255.255.255.0.Thefollowingstepswillenable
theadministratortologin:
1、ConfigthemanagementcomputerinthesameLANnetworkwithIPaddressinthesamesubnet
192.168.2.xxx.
2、ConnectedbothEoCMasterandClientasdescriedinsection“1.6QuickInstallation”;
3、PingEoCMaster192.168.2.100.Ifsuccessful,gotonextstep.
4、OpentheIEwebbrowser,typethedeviceIPaddress192.168.2.100inaddressbar;
5、Entryoftheusernameandpasswordwillbeprompted.EnterthedefaultloginUserNameand
Password:
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ThedefaultloginUserNameoftheadministratoris“admin”,andthedefaultloginPasswordis
“admin”.
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2.2. EoCMasterInformationandConfiguration
ThissectionshowsyouhowtousetheEoCWebManagementGUISoftware.
2.2.1. EoCMasterDeviceInformation
Aftersuccessfulloggingin,thefirstpageis“Deviceinfo”.
ThisDeviceInformationpageshowsEoCMasterinformation.Youcanmodifytheunitspecific
informationsuchasDevicename,descriptionetc.
Click“Deviceinfo”intheleftmenu,itshowssamepage.
Figure2.2.1.1:Deviceinformation
Whenyouclick“RunningStatus”intheleftmenu,thepageshowstheEoCMasternetworkconfiguration
informationandrunningtime(oncetheEoCMasterisrestarted,thetimewillrestartfromzero)
Figure2.2.1.2:RunningStatus
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2.2.2. UplinkNetworkConfiguration
Click“UplinkNetworkConfiguration”inthetopmenu,andthenclick“VLANConfiguration”intheleft
menu,thepageshowsPortstatus,VLANsettingssuchasbelow.
Figure2.2.2.1:UplinkNetworkinformation
TheVLANModecanbesetas“VLANtransmissionMode”or“802.1QVLANMode”,LocalPortcanbesetas
“ALL”,or“ETH1”,or“ETH2”.Afterthesesettings,pleaseenter“ManagementVLANID”,andclick“Apply”to
completetheconfiguration.
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2.2.3. EoCMasterConfiguration
Inthe“EoCMasterConfiguration”setting,usercanchangethedefaultIPaddressoftheEoC
Master.Click“IPSettings”intheleftMenu,thispageshowstheIPSettingfunction.
Figure2.2.3.1:IPSettingInformation
Click“TimeSetting”,usercansetupthesystemtime.Thispageshowsthetimesetting
function.
Figure2.2.3.2:TimeSettingInformation
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Click“SNMPSetting”intheleftmenu.ThispageshowsSNMPinformationfortheEoCMasterDevice.
Whenthe“SNMPControl”and“Trapcontrol”areenabled,andthemasterwillsentthealarmstotheTrap
IPaddresssetonthispage.
Figure2.2.3.3:SNMPInformation
2.2.4. RF Card Configuration
Click“RFCardConfiguration”inthetopmenu,andthenclick“CBATInformation”intheleftmenu,it
showsEoCmasterRFrelatedsettingsandinformationsuchasoutputpower.
Figure2.2.4.1:RFCardinformation
ClickMACaddressyoucandosomesettingoftheEoCmaster.
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Figure2.2.4.2:CBATsetting
TheRFoutputpowerlevelandworkingfrequencycanbefine‐tunedintheirnormaloperatingrange.
CBATcardhiddennodes,conservativeToneM apandMAClearningareusuallynotneededtobechanged,
youcankeepthefactorydefaultvalueunlesstherearespecialrequirements.
2.2.5. EoC Client Configuration
2.2.5.1. User Management
Click“EoCClientConfiguration”inthetopmenu,andthenclick“UserManagement”intheleftmenu,it
showsalluserinformationunderthecurrentEoCmaster,suchasMACaddress,uplinkanddownlink
speed,onlineoroffline,EOCCLIENTtype,Template name,VLanID,RestartandForceoffline.
Figure2.2.5.1.1.:UserManagement
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