Paradyne Hotwire 6341 User manual

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Hotwire®6341/6342 SDSL Routers
Installation Instructions
Document Number 6341-A2-GN10-20
March 2001
Contents
Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Routers Overview ................................................ 1
Product Documentation Online ..................................................................... 3
Package Checklist ......................................................................................... 3
Wiring and Cables You Will Need ................................................................. 4
Installing DSL Access Wiring ........................................................................ 5
Connecting to the DSL Access Wiring .......................................................... 6
Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router ............................................ 7
Power-On ...................................................................................................... 10
Status LEDs .................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 12
Configuration Setup ...................................................................................... 13
SDSL Router Technical Specifications .......................................................... 19
Cables and Connectors ................................................................................ 14
Optional Wall Placement ............................................................................... 17
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 20
Government Requirements ........................................................................... 21
Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information ...................................... 24
Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Routers Overview
Hotwire®6341 and 6342 SDSL (Symmetric Digital Network Digital Subscriber Line)
Routers are components in the Hotwire DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access
Multiplexer) system.

Hotwire 6341 SDSL Router with one Ethernet port

Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router with a 4-port Ethernet hub
Both Hotwire SDSL Routers interoperate with either the Hotwire 8343 or 8344 SDSL
Line Card.

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Both the Hotwire SDSL Routers operate as IP routers, connecting a DSL link to an
Ethernet network to provide high-speed Internet or corporate LAN access over
traditional twisted-pair copper telephone wiring. These packet-based products are
configurable from 144 kbps up to 2.3 Mbps.
Network with a Hotwire 6341 SDSL Router
Network with a Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router
99-16588
Punchdown
Block or NID
DSL
Jack 6341
SDSL
Router
Customer Premises (CP)
DSL Ethernet
Crossover
Cable Ethernet
Cable
or
Central
Office
(CO)
Demarcation
Point
Local Loop
Hub
End-user
Systems
DSL –Digital Subscriber Line New Wiring Connections
NID –Network Interface Device
Service
Provider
99-16639
Punchdown
Block or NID
DSL
Jack 6342
SDSL
Router
Customer Premises (CP)
DSL
Ethernet
Crossover
Cable
Ethernet Straight
Through Cables
Central
Office
(CO)
Demarcation
Point
Local Loop
Hub
End-user
Systems
DSL –Digital Subscriber Line New Wiring Connections
NID –Network Interface Device
Service
Provider

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Copper pairs run from the central office to the customer premises to create the local
loop. The local loop terminates on the customer premises at the demarcation point in a
punchdown block or network interface device (NID).
If installing the router on the wall instead of a table or desk, refer to
Optional Wall
Placement on page 17 before installing the router and cables.
NOTE:
In this document:
—End-user system is used to represent any host with an Ethernet connection.
—Service provider is used to represent any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or
remote LAN provider.
Product Documentation Online
Complete documentation for this product is available at www.paradyne.com.
Select
Library → Technical Manuals → Hotwire DSL and MVL Systems.
Select the following document:
6371-A2-GB20
Hotwire DSL Routers User’s Guide
To order a paper copy of a Paradyne document:
 Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-PARADYNE (1-800-727-2396)
 Outside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-8623
Package Checklist
In addition to these instructions, verify that your package contains the following:
❑Hotwire 6341 or 6342 SDSL Router
❑DSL interface cable with RJ11 modular plugs
❑Power cord with power transformer

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Wiring and Cables You Will Need
The following wiring and standard connectors are used with this product:
❑Standard RJ11 wall jack for the DSL cable.
❑DSL wiring: Unshielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT3, or better). The CAT3 wiring must
meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications, with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or 26 AWG (.4 mm).
❑Ethernet wiring: Shielded twisted-pair wiring (CAT5, or better). The CAT5 wiring
must meet EIA/TIA-568 specifications, with 24 AWG (.5 mm) or 26 AWG (.4 mm).
A straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable is used.
Refer to
Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router on page 7 to install cables.
Optional Cable and Adapters
Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Routers are typically configured remotely by the service
provider. The following optional cable and adapters are only used when configuring the
router locally:
❑Console cable: Straight-through cable with 8-pin, non-keyed modular plugs
(Part No. 035-0276-1431)
❑Console adapter:
—8-pin modular-to-DB9 adapter plug (Part No. 002-0093-0031),
or
—A configurable DB9-to-RJ45 adapter, wired as shown on page 16 of Cables
and Connectors .

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Installing DSL Access Wiring
The local loop terminates at the punchdown block or NID (Network Interface Device).
Cables must be connected from the customer premises side of the punchdown block or
NID to an RJ11 jack. Typically, the punchdown block is installed in commercial locations
and the NID is installed in residential locations.
Procedure
1. Access the punchdown block or NID.
2. Disconnect the DSL access pair from the localloop. A punchdown block is shown in
the following example.
WARNING:
!
Do not continue unless the DSL access line from the local loop has been
disconnected at the NID or punchdown block. Refer to Important Safety
Instructions
on page 20.
3. Locate the DSL pair of T1/R1 connectors on the customer premises side of the NID
or punchdown block. Attach the cable that will be connected to the DSL jack.
ABCD
DSL
Access
from Local
Loop
Wiring to
DSL Jack
Bridge Clip
Punchdown Block
97-15348
Demarcation Point
Customer Premises

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Connecting to the DSL Access Wiring
The Hotwire 6341 or 6342 SDSL Router connects to the local loop via wiring from the
demarcation point to an RJ11 wall jack. The DSL twisted-pair wiring from the local loop
terminates at a new or existing wall jack. It may be necessary to install a standard single
RJ11 jack or replace a single jack with a double RJ11 jack.
Procedure
1. Wiring can be run from the punchdown block or NID to a new or existing wall jack.
Match the pair colors on both ends.
2. Label the DSL jack.
3. Reconnect the DSL access pair at the punchdown block or NID. Tighten both
terminal screws with a flat-blade screwdriver.
The RJ11 6-pin jack uses the two center pins. For pin assignments, refer to
Cables and
Connectors
on page 14.
99-16589
DSL
RJ11
Jack
Central
Office
Punchdown
Block or NID
Customer Premises
DSL
Local Loop
Demarcation Point DSL
Twisted-pair
Wiring
DSL
Router

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Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router
Place the SDSL Router on a flat surface, with clearance for the rear connectors.
NOTE:
The following illustrations show the Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router with a 4-port
Ethernet hub. The Hotwire 6341 SDSL Router is identical except that it has one
Ethernet port.
For router cable pin assignments, refer to
Cables and Connectors on page 14.
Procedure
1. Use the supplied RJ11 6-pin cable for the DSL connection. Insert one end of the
cable into the jack labeled DSL. Insert the other end into the wall jack labeled DSL.
2. Use an 8-pin Ethernet cable for the Ethernet connection. Insert one end of the cable
into the jack labeled ETHERNET.
If installing a . . . Then go to . . .
Hotwire 6341 SDSL Router Step 3 on page 8
Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router Step 4 on page 9
99-16581
DSL
Jack
POWER
CONSOLE DSL
2
1ETHERNET
34
6342 SDSL Router

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3. If installing the Hotwire 6341 SDSL Router:
—Use a straight-through cable to connect the other end of the cable to an
Ethernet hub. Do not connect to the hub’s optional Uplink connection with a
straight-through cable (requires an Ethernet crossover cable).
To support multiple end-user systems, refer to
Increasing the Number of
End-User Systems
on page 14.
– or –
—Use an Ethernet crossover cable and connect the other end of the cable to a
PC with an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) installed.
Go to Step 5 on page 9.
01-16950
Ethernet
Line
POWER
CONSOLE DSL
ETHERNET
Ethernet
Hub
Ethernet
Straight-through
Cable
87654321
6341 SDSL Router
POWER
CONSOLE DSL
ETHERNET
99-16637
PC with Ethernet
Network Interface
Card (NIC) Ethernet
Line
Ethernet
Crossover
Cable
6341 SDSL Router

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4. If installing the Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router:
—Use a straight-through cable to connect the other end of the cable to a PC with
an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) installed.
–and/or –
—Use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the other end of the cable to an
external hub.
5. The Console port acts as a DCE and uses an 8-pin straight-through cable for the
connection to a VT100-compatible terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation
program. It is an optional connection that is only used for local configuration of the
router. To set up the VT100 terminal or PC for local configuration and to access the
router, refer to
Configuration Setup and Accessing the Router on page 13.
Connect the DB9 adapter to the PC and connect the cable to a PC or laptop. lnsert
one end of the straight-through cable into the jack labeled CONSOLE. Insert the
other end into the VT100 terminal’s or PC’s DB9 adapter for the serial port.
99-16583
Ethernet
Crossover
Cable
Ethernet
Hub
87654321
Ethernet
Line
POWER
CONSOLE
DSL
2
1ETHERNET
34
6342 SDSL Router
POWER
CONSOLE DSL
2
1ETHERNET
34
6342 SDSL Router
VT100 Terminal
or PC
(9-pin Adapter)
99-16584
Console
Serial Line

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6. Insert the supplied power cord’s round end into the jack labeled POWER. Plug the
transformer into an AC outlet.
Installation of the hardware is now complete. When the power cord is installed, the
router goes through a power-on self-test.
Power-On
When power is applied, the router 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.
Refer to
Status LEDs on page 11 for information about the LEDs. Refer to
Troubleshooting on page 12 for LED indications requiring action.
POWER
CONSOLE
DSL
2
1ETHERNET
34
01-16585-01
18 VDC
800 MA
Transformer
Power
Jack 6342 SDSL Router
TST DSL ETHERNET ALMPWR
TM
00-16503-01
Power –green
Alarm –red
Test –yellow
Digital Subscriber Line –green
Ethernet Link 1 to 4 –green
6342
1234

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Status LEDs
After a successful self-test, the LEDs should appear as indicated in BOLD in the
Condition column below.
LED Condition Status
PWR ON The router has power.
ALM Blinking
ON
OFF
A firmware download is in progress. The TST LED is also
on during a download.
An alarm condition exists.
No alarms have been detected by the router.
TST ON
OFF
The TST LED is on during the power-on self-test, during a
test initiated by the service provider, and during a firmware
download.
No tests are active.
LINE ON
OFF
The DSL link is active and ready to transmit and receive
data.
No DSL link has been established.
TX/RX ON
OFF
Data transmission is in progress on the DSL line.
No data is being transmitted or received by the router.
ETHERNET
LINKS 1–4ON
OFF
The Ethernet connection is active.
No Ethernet device is detected.

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Troubleshooting
LED Symptom Action
All LEDs are on. If the LEDs remain on for more than ten minutes, the
router is not functional. Contact the service provider.
ALM LED remains on. The power-on self-test may have failed. Unplug the router
and reapply power. If the alarm LED is still on, contact the
service provider.
ALM and TST LEDs are
blinking. A firmware download may be in progress. If a firmware download is not in progress, or if the LEDs continue
blinking for more than ten minutes, contact the service
provider.
DSL LED is off. Verify that the DSL cable is securely installed on both
ends. If the problem continues, contact the service
provider.
Ethernet LED is off. Verify that the Ethernet cable is securely installed at both
ends, and at least one PC is connected and powered on.
Verify that the correct cable is installed. For a Hotwire
6341 SDSL Router, refer to Step 3 on page 8; for a
Hotwire 6342 SDSL Router, refer to Step 4 on page 9.
LINE LED is off. Verify that the DSL LINE cable is securely installed on both
ends. If the problem continues, contact the service
provider.
On lineswith POTS, verify that theline has dial tone (loops
without POTS do not have dial tone). If there is no dial
tone on the POTS line, contact the service provider.
LINE LED is on but there
is no data transmission. The DSL link has been established but no data is being transmitted. Verify the Ethernet connection. If the problem
persists, contact the service provider.
LINE and Ethernet LEDs
are on and there is no
data transmission.
Both the DSL and Ethernet links have been established,
but no data is being transmitted. If the problem continues,
contact the service provider.

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Configuration Setup
The Console connection is optional, used to locally configure the router. Refer to Step 5
on page 9 of Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router for details.
The Console cable is connected to a VT100-compatible terminal or a PC running a
terminal emulation program. Verify the terminal settings:
 Data rate is set to 19.2 kbps (19200 bps).
 Character length is set to 8.
 Parity is set to None.
 Stop bits is set to 1.
 Flow control is set to Off or None.
Accessing the Router
When the local console connection is first established, access control to the SDSL
router displays an initial prompt of Login>.
Procedure
1. At the initial prompt of Login>, enter the factory default Login ID of paradyne.
2. At the password> prompt, enter the factory default Password of abc123.
3. At the next prompt for System ID, the factory default is CUSTOMER>.
Type show system to display hardware/firmware information and Selftest Results
(optional).
Refer to the
Hotwire DSL Routers User’s Guide for configuration settings and command
line entries.
LED Symptom Action
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 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 that the PWR LED is
functioning. If the problem persists, contact the service
provider.
TST LED is on. A test initiated by the service provider may be active. Wait
ten minutes. If the TST LED does not go off, contact the
service provider.

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Increasing the Number of End-User Systems
The router can support differing numbers of end-user systems depending on the
functions that are enabled and traffic loading. Typical configurations provide support for
up to 32, 64, or 256 hosts (end-user systems).
The number of end-user systems can be increased by using subnets for static
addressing, or by using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for dynamic
addressing.
Increasing the number of PCs may require cable changes. Refer to
Cables and
Connectors
. Refer to the Hotwire DSL Routers User’s Guide for configuration settings
and command line entries.
Cables and Connectors
Refer to Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router on page 7 for cable installation
information.
Use a CAT3, or better, cable for the DSL line.
 The DSL interface uses a 6-pin, non-keyed
modular plug.
RJ11 6-Pin Connector
Pin # Function
1 & 2 Not used
3DSLRing
4DSLTip
5 & 6 Not used
98-15304-01
6-Pin
RJ11 Plug
DSL
Cable
Pin #1
Pin #6

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 The Ethernet interface connector uses an 8-pin, non-keyed modular plug. Use
shielded twisted-pair CAT5, or better, cables.
—To connect a Hotwire 6341 IDSL Router to an Ethernet hub, or a Hotwire 6302
IDSL Router to a PC with an Ethernet NIC card, use a straight-through
connection.
–or –
—To connect a Hotwire 6341 IDSL Router to a PC with an Ethernet NIC card, or
a Hotwire 6342 IDSL Router to an external hub, use an Ethernet crossover
cable.
8-Pin Straight-Through Connections
Pin # Function
1 10/100BaseT TX D+
2 10/100BaseT TX D–
3 10/100BaseT RX D+
4 & 5 Not used
6 10/100BaseT RX D–
7 & 8 Not used
98-16055a
8-Pin
Plug
Ethernet
Cable
Pin #1
Pin #8
10/100BaseT TX D+
10/100BaseT TX D–
10/100BaseT RX D+
Not Used
Not Used
10/100BaseT RX D–
Not Used
Not Used
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10/100BaseT TX D+
10/100BaseT TX D–
10/100BaseT RX D+
Not Used
Not Used
10/100BaseT RX D–
Not Used
Not Used
Function Pin # FunctionPin #
8-Pin Ethernet Crossover Cable
99-16518
Pin #1/2 = Orange/White
Twisted Pair Pin #3/6 = Blue/White Twisted Pair

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 The Console connector uses 8-pin, non-keyed modular plugs and a DB9 adapter.
See Step 5 on page 9.
RJ45 8-Pin Connector
Pin # Circuit Direction
1 Not used —
2 DTR Input to
Console port
3 TXD Input
4 & 5 Signal Ground —
6RXD Output
7DSR Output
8 Not used —
8-Pin Modular to DB9 Adapter Plug
Modular
Pin # Circuit DB9 Pin #
1RTS 7
2DTR 4
3TXD 3
4 & 5 Signal Ground 5
6RXD 2
7DSR 6
8CTS 8
97-15678
8-Pin
Plug
Console Port
Cable
Pin #1
Pin #8
98-16050
DB9
to RJ45

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Optional Wall Placement
The Hotwire 6341 and 6342 SDSL routers are designed for tabletop placement. The
SDSL router can also be mounted on a wall.
To mount the SDSL router, you will need:
❑Three #6 pan-head screws with anchors (e.g., molly bolts, plastic or lead anchors)
❑Drill, and the correct size drill bit for the anchors
❑Screwdriver
A template with the dimensions for the three screws is provided. See
SDSL Router
Hardware Template
on page 18.
Procedure
To mount the SDSL router:
1. Drill the correct size hole for the anchors and install them. Use the template to
gauge their placement.
2. Screw the pan-head screws into the installed anchors. Do not make them flush with
the wall. Leave enough clearance to hang the router housing from the screws.
Refer to Installing the Hotwire 6341/6342 SDSL Router on page 7 to install the cables.
Wall
Fasteners
99-16170-02

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SDSL Router Hardware Template
Front
(LEDs)
98-16171
5.43"
7.55"
To Bottom
Hole

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SDSL Router Technical Specifications
Item Specification*
*Technical Specifications are subject to change without notification.
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)
External Power Supply
Class 2 Transformer normal
service input voltage range
Input: 100 VAC (+10%), 50 Hz;
120 VAC (+10%), 60 Hz; or
230 VAC (+10%), 50/60 Hz
Output: 18 VDC nominal at 0.8A
Unit Power Consumption

Hotwire SDSL 6341: 5 watts (nominal)

Hotwire SDSL 6342: 8 watts (nominal)
Approvals
FCC Part 15
CISPR 22
Safety Certifications
Class B Subpart B digital device
Class B
Refer to equipment’s label for approvals on product.
Physical Environment
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Relative humidity
Shock and vibration
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
–4°F to 158°F (–20°C to 70°C)
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Withstands normal shipping and handling
Interface Connectors
DSL Interface
Console Interface
Ethernet Type II Frame
RJ11 6-pin
8-pin
10/100BaseT 8-pin

Hotwire SDSL 6341: One Ethernet connector

Hotwire SDSL 6342: Four Ethernet connectors

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or
included in the manual.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and
openings must not be blocked or covered.
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where
persons will walk on the power cord.
4. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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. 24 AWG line cord for connection to the Digital Subscriber
Line (DSL) network.
6. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the
applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it
is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and
inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
7. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of
two or more buildings. If products installed in separate buildings are
interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous condition. Consult a
qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists
and, if necessary, implement corrective action prior to interconnecting the products.
8. Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1) a UL
Listed/CSA certified power source with a Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS)
output for use in North America, or (2) a certified transformer, with a Safety Extra
Low Voltage (SELV) output having a maximum 240 VA available, for use in the
country of installation.
9. In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take
the following precautions:
—Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
—Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
—Never touchuninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
—Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
—Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
—Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
!