Paradyne Hotwire 6310 MVL User manual

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Hotwire6310 MVLModem Customer Premises
Installation Instructions
Document Number 6310-A2-GN10-00
April 1998
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.
Operates over existing copper wire with existing telephone jacks.
Provides rate adaptive data rates to dynamically adapt and allocate bandwidth to
optimize applications.
Supports simultaneous multiple access of two MVL modems sharing one common
WAN interface.
HomeLink feature provides peer-to-peer communications, including print and file
sharing applications.
Utilizes a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) splitterless environment at the
customer premises.
Provides ability to obtain software upgrades online.
Package Checklist
Verify that your package contains the following:
Model 6310 MVL Modem
MVL interface cable with RJ11 connectors
Power cord with power transformer
Warranty card

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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
Ethernet straight-through or crossover cable is used. Refer to
Installing the MVL
Modem,
page 8, for Ethernet cable details.
Hotwire MVL System
Copper pairs run from the central office (CO) to the customer premises (CP) to create
the local loop. The local loop terminates on the customer premises at the demarcation
point.
98-15930
a
MVL
Modem
Customer Premises (CP)
MVL/POTS
Ethernet
Crossover
Cable Ethernet
Cable
or
Central
Office
(CO) Local Loop
HUB
MVL – Multiple Virtual Lines
POTS – Plain Old Telephone Service
End-user
Systems
Network
Service
Provider
(NSP)
Local Loop
NOTES:
— End-user system is used to represent any PC with an Ethernet connection and
MVL-based service.
— A telephone is used to represent any equipment that plugs into a phone jack
and uses the POTS phone line, such as a phone, modem, or fax machine.
— Network Service Provider (NSP) is used to represent any Internet Service
Provider (ISP) or remote LAN access provider.

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Small Office/Residential Example
The MVL modem functions as a learning bridge. MVL HomeLink provides peer-to-peer
communications. Refer to MVL HomeLink, page 9.
98-15904a
RJ11
Wall Jack
RJ11
Wall
Jack
MVL Modem
Customer
Premises (CP)
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
Hub
FAX
Ethernet
Cable
MVL Modem
Printer
PHONE
LINE DSL
Optional
POTS Filter
An optional Hotwire 5038 MVL POTS Filter is available for use with the Hotwire 6310
MVL Modem. With some telephone handsets, an optional POTS filter is used to
minimize the background noise during a telephone conversation.
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 → Technical Manuals

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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. Insert the other end of the RJ11
interface cable into the RJ11 wall jack.
PHONE
98-15895
RJ11
Wall Jack
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
3. Connect a telephone (optional); go to Step 4 if you are not connecting a telephone
to the MVL modem.
Use the existing telephone interface cable; plug into the jack labeled PHONE.
PHONE
98-158905
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
Telephone

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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
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
98-15906
Ethernet
Line
Ethernet
Hub Ethernet
Cable
Use an Ethernet crossover cable and connect the other end to the Ethernet
Network Interface Card (NIC) in the PC.
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
98-15907
Ethernet
Line
PC with Ethernet
Network Interface
Card Ethernet
Cable
For MVL Modem cable pin assignments, refer to Cables & Connectors , page 10.

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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.
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
98-15908
Power
Jack
Transformer
or
or
The MVL modem hardware installation is now complete. When the power cord is
installed, the MVL modem goes through a power-on self-test.
Power-On
When power is applied, the MVL modem performs self-diagnostics and the PWR LED
is on. The self-diagnostics includes a power-on self-test. During the power-on self-test,
all of the LEDs turn on for one second.
TST LINE ETHERNET ALMPWR
TM
98-15896
Power – green
Alarm – red
Test – yellow
Transmit/Receive – green
Ethernet Link – green
MVL
MODEM
TX/RX
MultipleVirtual Line – green
Refer to Troubleshooting, page 8, for LED indications requiring action.

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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.
LED Condition Status
PWR ON MVL Modem has power.
ALM OFF
ON
No active alarms.
An alarm condition exists.
TST OFF
ON
No active tests.
The TST LED is on during the power-on self-test and
during a test initiated by the NSP.
LINE ON
OFF
The MVL link is now active and ready to transmit and
receive data.
The MVL link has not been established.
TX/RX ON
OFF
Data transmission is in progress on the MVL line.
The modem is not transmitting or receiving data.
ETHERNET ON
OFF
The Ethernet 10BaseT connection to the Ethernet hub or
PC is active.
No Ethernet 10BaseT device is detected.

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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
on. 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
LEDs are on. Firmware download may be in progress. If the LEDs remain on after five minutes, contact the NSP.
Ethernet LED is off. Verify that the Ethernet 10BaseT cable is securely installed at
both ends, and at least one PC is connected and powered on.
Verify that the correct straight-through or crossover cable is
installed. Refer to Installing the MVL Modem, page 4.
LINE LED is off. Verify that the MVL LINE cable is securely installed on both
ends. If problem continues, contact the NSP.
Verify that the line has dial tone. If there is no dial tone, contact
the NSP.
LINE LED is on and
there is no data
transmission.
The MVL link has been established but there is no data
transmission. First, verify the Ethernet connection. If the
problem persists, contact the NSP.
LINE and Ethernet
LEDs are on and
there is no data
transmission.
The MVL and Ethernet links have been established but there is
no data transmission. If the problem continues, contact the
NSP.
PWR LED is off. Check that the power cord is securely installed on both ends.
If no LEDs are on, the power supply may be defective. Test the
outlet to verify power. If the problem persists, contact the NSP.
If other LEDs are on, the PWR LED may be burned out. Unplug
the unit and reapply power; watch all LEDs during the
power-on self-test to verify if the PWR LED is functioning.
TST LED is on. A test initiated by the NSP may be active. Wait five minutes.
If the TST LED does not go off, contact the NSP.
NOTE:
To minimize audible noise interference with some telephone handsets, the MVL
modem should always be left on. Depending upon other user equipment
connected to the phone line, the use of the optional POTS filter should be
considered to improve data transmission throughput and minimize background
noise during a telephone conversation.

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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
Secondary computer backup
To enable the sharing of resources and review security considerations, see Microsoft’s
web address:
http://www.microsoft.com
In this example of HomeLink, the PC in the family room could use the office printer.
98-15952a
RJ11
Wall
Jack
MVL Modem
Office
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
Hub
FAX
Ethernet
Cable
Printer RJ11
Wall
Jack
PHONE
POWER ETHERNET
LINE
MVL Modem
Family Room