Planet VC-101M User manual

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Trademarks
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2002.
Contents subject to revise without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET
Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their
respective owners.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the 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 the Instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications,
however, there is no guarantee that interface will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Revision
Ethernet Over VDSL Converter User's Manual
FOR MODELS: VC-101M / VC-101S
Part No.: EM-VC101V2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................5
1.1 Checklist..................................................................... 5
1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL Converter ...... 5
1.3 Key Features.............................................................. 8
1.4 Specifications ............................................................ 9
2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION....................................11
2.1 Front Panel and Real Panel .................................... 12
2.1.1 LED indicators..................................................... 13
2.1.2 Power Source...................................................... 14
2.2 Bottom Panel............................................................ 14
3. INSTALLING AND USING VDSL CONVERTER....16
3.1 Install the Ethernet Over VDSL Converter ............ 16
3.2 LAN to LAN connection .......................................... 16
3.3 Connect to Multi-Port Master ................................. 17
3.4 Connecting VC-101M/S ........................................... 18
3.4.1 Connecting Standalone PC................................. 18
3.4.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN..... 18
4. UPDATE FIRMWARE...............................................20
4.1 Firmware version..................................................... 20
4.2 Update Procedure.................................................... 21
5. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................25

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1. Introduction
1.1 Checklist
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
 Ethernet over VDSL Converter
 Power Adapter
 Telephone line
 Cat.5 Ethernet Cable
 Quick Installation Guide
 User’s manual and utility CD
 RS-232 Console cable(VC-101M only)
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton
including the original packing material, and use them against
to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us
for repair.
1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL
Converter
The converter is a switching architecture with one RJ45
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports and one RJ11 symmetric
Ethernet over VDSL port (symmetry means upstream and
downstream rate are the same or similar). It is ideal for signal
conversion by transmitting the Ethernet data from the
standard twisted pair cable to the telephone cable and
extending the distance.
The Ethernet over VDSL combines the well proven Ethernet
and VDSL technology to transmit the Ethernet format data by
using VDSL signaling over the most widespread telephone
wires and has no impact to current voice service. Therefore,
it is very good for Internet building phone line network
because every room or house could use the existing phone
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could share the Internet line to the wide area network with
minimum cost.
With much enough bandwidth, the 5/10/15 Mbps symmetric
capability enables many multi-media services on local
Internet come true, like VOD (Video on Demand), Internet
caching server, distance education, and so on.
In one community or hotel, we just need to install one local
server then the multi-media services will be localized that is
people do not need to access the services through Internet
but using local area network with better bandwidth and
efficiency. Meanwhile, this kind of infrastructure will minimize
the burden on the Internet.
The converter is plug-n-play without any software to
configure and also fully compliant with all kinds of network
protocols. Moreover, the rich diagnostic LEDs on the
front-panel provide the operating status of individual port and
the whole system. There are two models of the converters,
one is used for client side and the other is central side. If you
want to setup one pair of converters for point-to-point
connection then one set must be slave (client) mode and the
other one is master mode.
The cable specifications of the connection are listed as
following:
 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP
 100BASE-TX, Category 5 UTP
 Ethernet over VDSL, Twisted-pair telephone wires
The two drawings listed below are typical application for the
Ethernet over VDSL converter.

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Drawing 1: LAN to LAN connection
Drawing 2: Multi-port Master Connection

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Note: Slave device must connect to Master device
through the telephone wire. Slave cannot
connect to Slave and Master cannot connect to
Master. VC-101M works as Master device and
VC-101S works as Slave device.
1.3 Key Features
The converter provides the following key features:
 Firmware upgradeable through console interface
 11Mbps symmetric data rate in maximum 1.2km with
R2 firmware
 17Mbps upstream and 15Mbps downstream data
rate in maximum 1.05 km with R4 firmware
 1/4, 5/5, 11/11 and 17/15 Mbps adjustable data rate
with R4.5 firmware (when VC-101S works with
VC-412 only)
 Cisco LRE switch / CPE compatible with R4.5
firmware
 Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u and
IEEE802.3x standards
 Designed based on QAM modulation
 Designed based on FDD duplexing (Frequency
Division Duplexing)
 Supports Store-and-forward mechanism
 Back pressure and IEEE802.3x compliant flow
control
 Built-in POTS/ISDN splitter
 Two RJ-11 connectors for each VDSL port, one for
VDSL connection and one for POTS/ISDN
connection
 Voice and data communication can be shared on the
existing telephone wire simultaneously
 Support extensive LED indicators for network
diagnostics

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1.4 Specifications
Model VC-101M VC-101S
10/100Base-TX 1 RJ-45 1 RJ-45Ports VDSL
(Each with 2
RJ-11
connectors)
1 (Master) 1 (Slave)
Console 1 x RS-232 DB-9
Mode/Distance
(based on AWG24
wires)
R2 firmware: 11Mbps upstream and
downstream
R4 firmware: 17Mbps upstream and
15Mbps downstream
R4.5 firmware: 5/10/15 adjustable
between VC-101S and VC-412
Cables 10Base-T: 2-pair UTP Cat. 3,4,5
up to 100m (328ft)
100Base-TX: 2-pair UTP Cat.5, up to
100m (328ft)
VDSL: twisted-pair telephone or
ISDN wires (AWG26 or better) up to
5000ft (1.5km)
Protocols and
Standards IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3x (flow control)
Ethernet over VDSL
Splitter Built-in splitters for POTS/ISDN
connection
Mounting Type Desktop placement
Dimensions (WxDxH) 140 x 91.6 x 30 mm
Power Supply 5V/2A DC external power adapter
Operational
Environment Temperature: 0~50 degree C (operating), -20~70 degree C
(storage)
Humidity: 0~90%, non-condensing
Certification FCC, CE

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2. Hardware Description
This product series provide 2 RJ-11 ports for voice
connection (like telephone or ISDN) and for network line
connection.
This product series also provide 1 RJ-45 ports for two
different running speed –10Mbps, 100Mbps, in the same
converter and automatically distinguish the speed of
incoming connection.
This section describes the hardware features of these
Converters. For easier control of the converter, familiarize
yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel
illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED indicators.
Before connecting any network device to the converter, read
this chapter carefully.
2.1 Front Panel and Real Panel
The units’ front and real panel provides a simple interface
monitoring the converter.
VC-101M and VC-101S front panel
VC-101M and VC-101S rear panel

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2.1.1 LED indicators
LED Function Color Status Description
On Power on
Power Power indication Green Off Power off
VDSL Ports
On VDSL link is
established
Sync VDSL link Green
Off No VDSL link
On Errors has occurred on the
line
Err Errors on line Yellow
Off No error
Ethernet Ports
On Ethernet link is
established
LNK Ethernet link Green
Off No Ethernet link
is established
On Full Duplex*1
Blinking
Half duplex and
Transmission
collisions have
occurred
FDX/
COL Ethernet port Full duplex Yellow
Off Half duplex no
collision
On Speed is at 100
Mbps
10/100 Speed Green Off Speed is at 10
Mbps
On Sending and
delivering data
ACT Data Flow Green
Off Not active
NOTE: The current firmware have not supported Full Duplex.

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2.1.2 Power Source
VC-101M and VC-101S require +5VDC power input. It will
conform to the bundled AC adapter. Should you have the
problem to make the power connection, please contact your
local sales representative.
Power Notice:
1.The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not
work till it is powered. If your networks should active all the
time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power
Supply) for your device. It will prevent you from network
data loss or network downtime.
2.In some area, installing a surge suppression device may
also help to protect your converter from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the converter or the power
adapter.
2.2 Bottom Panel
The VC-101M/S can be installed on a desk or mounted on a
wall. To mount the VC-101M/S on the wall simply hook holes
on the bottom of the VC-101M/S to stable anchors on the wall.
Wall mounting holes

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3. Installing and Using
VDSL Converter
3.1 Install the Ethernet Over VDSL
Converter
The Converter does not require any software configuration.
Users can immediately use any feature of this product simply
by attached the cables and plug power on. There is some
key limitation on the Ethernet over VDSL converter. Please
check the following items:
 The device is used for point-to-point connection only
and allows data and voice work on the same telephone
or ISDN lines.
 Two RJ-11 connectors for VDSL port. One for voice
device connection (like telephone) and the other one for
network link connection.
 Depending on the quality of telephone line, the
maximum distance of one VDSL segment is 1.2km
(4000ft) with AWG 24 telephone wires. The distance
will change by the quality of telephone wires.
3.2 LAN to LAN connection
Two sets of the converters could be used to link two local
Area networks that are located in different areas. Through
the normal telephone line, it could setup a 11Mbps symmetric
backbone, but one converter must be Master(VC-101M) and
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3.3 Connect to Multi-Port Master
In order, to built up a local Internet in apartment, hotel,
campus and hospitality environment.
The Multi-port Master (for example, VC-412 or Cisco LRE
switch) need to be placed In the wiring center (MDF room)
and connect to the telephone line system, on the other hand,
need to install a Slave(VC-101S) converter on the individual
client side and connect to the Multi Port Master through the
telephone lines.
When deciding where to put the converter then you must
ensure:
 It is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such
as radios, transmitters and power lines and
fluorescent lighting fixtures.
 Water or moisture can not enter the unit
 Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the
side of the case is not restricted (company
recommend that you provide a minimum of 25mm
inch clearance)
To prolong the operational life of your units:
 Do not place objects on top of any unit or stack
 Do not obstruct any vents at the sides of the case
Multi-Port Master (VC-412)

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3.4 Connecting VC-101M/S
3.4.1 Connecting Standalone PC
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-101M/S to
a standalone PC.
1. Power on the VC-101M/S by connecting its power
source.
2. Power LED will illuminate.
3. Connect VDSL line from another VDSL device to VDSL
port of the VC-101M/S.
4. SYNC LED will illuminate.
5. Connect telephone to the POTS port.
6. Connect Ethernet port to PC Network Interface Card
(NIC) via regular Cat. 5 cable.
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Cat. 5 Ethernet Cable
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3.4.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-101M/S to
an Ethernet LAN.
1. Power on the VC-101M/S by connecting its power
source.
2. Power LED will illuminate.
3. Connect VDSL line from another VDSL device to VDSL
port of the VC-101M/S.
4. SYNC LED will illuminate.
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5. Connect telephone to the POTS port.
6. Connect Ethernet port to Ethernet device via regular
Cat. 5 cable.
Note: Please refer to your Ethernet device User’s Manual for
the device’s set up information.
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4. Update Firmware
4.1 Firmware version
In order for VDSL local and remote converters to
communicate, both remote and local ends must set to the
same communication speed. If speeds are different then
remote and local modems will not link. The factory default
firmware (R2) of VC-101M/S supports symmetric 11Mbps
data rate. The data rate can be increase to 15Mbps
downstream and 17Mbps upstream in trade off shorter
distance by update the firmware to R4 version. PLANET also
provides a R4.5 firmware for VC-101S to work with VC-412
and Cisco’s LRE switch. The following table lists the
feature of R2, R4 and R4.5 firmware.
Upstream (Mbps) Downstream(Mbps)Firmware
version Line speed Data rate Line speed Data rate Maximum Distance
R2
(default) 12.5 11.38 12.5 11.38 1.2km
R4 18.75 17.06 16.67 15.17 1.05km
R4.5 1.56
6.25
12.5
18.75
1.43
5.69
11.38
17.06
4.17
6.25
12.5
16.67
3.77
5.69
11.38
15.17
1.5km
1.5km
1.2km
1.05km
Note: The distance is based on good cable quality and
connection status. The actual distance can be reduced by
the following factors:
1.The age and type of the wiring.
2.The quality of the cable.
3.Each terminated bridge tap may reduce the distances by
300 feet.
4.If it run over bundled telco cabling, the maximum distance
supported can be approximately 30 percent lower due to
cross talk and interference.
5.The 5/10/15 data rate for R4.5 is only applicable between
VC-101S and VC-412. If connect VC-101M and VC-101S
with R4.5 firmware, the speed is only 4/1 Mbps.