Planet VC-232G User manual

Gigabit Ethernet over Coaxial
Converter
VC-232G
User’s Manual

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Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
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work properly in all environments and applications, and makes
no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed,
with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or
tness for a particular purpose.
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Standby mode
operation. For energy saving, please remove the power cable to
disconnect the device from the power circuit. Without removing
power cable, the device will still consume power from the
power source. In view of Saving the Energy and reducing the
unnecessary power consumption, it is strongly suggested to
remove the power connection for the device if this device is not
intended to be active.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and
human health as a result of the presence of hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end
users of electrical and electronic equipment should
understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.
Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have
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Revision
PLANET Gigabit Ethernet over Coaxial Converter User's Manual
Model: VC-232G
Revision: 1.0 (Sep. 2017)
Part No.: 2350-AC0520-001

Table of Contents
1. Package Contents ............................................................. 5
2. Hardware Introduction ...................................................... 6
2.1 Physical Dimensions ................................................... 6
2.2 Front View ................................................................. 7
2.3 Rear View.................................................................. 9
3. Product Specications ..................................................... 12
4. Applications.................................................................... 14
4.1 Point-to-Point Application -- LAN to LAN Connection.... 14
4.2 VC-232G Point-to-Multi-point Application
(IP surveillance)....................................................... 15
5. Installations ................................................................... 17
5.1 Wall-mount Installation............................................. 17
5.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting...................... 18
6. Performance Table .......................................................... 19
7. Troubleshooting .............................................................. 20
8. FAQs ............................................................................. 21
9. Customer Support .......................................................... 22

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1.Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing PLANET VC-232G 1-Port Gigabit
Ethernet over Coaxial Converter. In the following sections,
the term “EoC Converter” means the VC-232G.
Open the box of the EoC Converter and carefully unpack it. The
box should contain the following items:
VC-232G User’s Manual DC 5V/2A Power
Adapter
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer immediately; if possible, retain the carton including the
original packing material, and use them again to repack the
product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.

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2.Hardware Introduction
2.1 Physical Dimensions
Dimensions (W x D x H): 94 x 70.3 x 26mm
Dimensions ( unit = mm )
Ethernet over VDSL 2 Converter
Ethernet over VDSL 2Converter
VC-232G
PWR
VDSL TP
1000
CPE
CO 1000
5V DC
CO
CPE
G.INP
Interleave 8dB
12dB OFF
ON
Mode Tran.
Sym.
Asym.
Band SNR
1
2
3
4
ON

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2.2 Front View
VC-232G Front Panel
Ethernet over VDSL 2Converter
VC-232G
PWR
VDSL TP
1000
CPE
CO 1000
¾1000BASE-T RJ45 connector
¾BNC female connector for VDSL2
¾LEDs for power, Ethernet and VDSL
¾CO/CPE mode selectable via DIP switch
VC-232G LED Indicators
The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the
operating status of individual port and whole system.
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green
Lit Indicates that the EoC Converter has
power.
Off Indicates that the EoC Converter has no
power.

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VDSL
LED Color Function
VDSL Green
Lit Indicates that the VDSL connection is
established.
Fast
Blink
Indicates that the VDSL connection is at
training status (about 10 seconds).
Slow
Blink
Indicates that the VDSL connection is at
idle status.
CO Green Lit Indicates the EoC Converter is running in
CO mode.
CPE Green Lit Indicates the EoC Converter is running in
CPE mode.
1000BASE-T Port
LED Color Function
1000 Green
Lit Indicates that the port is operating at
1000Mbps.
Blink
Indicates that the EoC Converter is
actively sending or receiving data over
that port at 1000Mbps.
Off Indicates that the port is linkdown.

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2.3 Rear View
VC-232G Front Panel
5V DC
CO
CPE
G.INP
Interleave 8dB
12dB OFF
ON
Mode Tran.
Sym.
Asym.
Band SNR
1 2 3 4
ON
¾DIP switch
¾DC jack (DC input) for power adapter
DIP Switch
The EoC Converter provides a selectable 4-position DIP switch.
Switch them on or off to obtain the best coaxial cable connection
over a distance.
DIP
DIP-1 DIP-2 DIP-3 DIP-4
Mode Transmission Band Prole SNR Margin
OFF CO G.INP Asymmetric 12dB
ON (default) CPE Interleave Symmetric 8dB
Note
By default, the 4-position switches of the DIP
switch, set at the “ON” position, are operated as
“CPE”. For operating as “CO”, please turn DIP 1
switch to the “OFF” position. Then adjust other
DIP switches accordingly to fulfill different network
application demands.

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DIP-1: Mode (CO/CPE)
CO
(Central
Ofce)
The Master device mode, usually the CO
device, is located at the data center of ISP or
enterprise to link to the backbone.
CPE
(Customer
Premises
Equipment)
The Slave device mode, usually the CPE device,
is located at branch ofce, home or remote site
as the long reach data receiver. The CPE can
be connected to the PC, IP camera or wireless
access point, or other network devices.
Note
When the EoC Converter operates in CPE mode,
DIP switches 2, 3, and 4 are without function.
DIP-2: Transmission (G. INP and Interleave mode)
G. INP Method of protection against bursts from other
devices or lines to impact your xDSL connection.
Interleave
Method of error correction used on xDSL
connection. Interleave requires additional
latency to improve resilience to burst of error.
 DIP-3: Band Prole (Asymmetric/Symmetric)
Asymmetric
Asymmetric mode provides more bandwidth
than the other side. This mode provides the
highest bandwidth in short range.
Symmetric
With G.997 band plan supported, symmetric
mode can provide almost the same rate of
downstream and upstream.

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DIP-4: SNR (Signal Noise Ratio) Margin
When the SNR margin is selected, the system provides
12dB/8dB SNR margin for all usable loop lengths. Better
channel noise protection is made with the higher SNR margin.
Note
Please power off the VDSL2 Bridge before
making any transmission mode adjustment.
DC Power Jack
The VC-232G requires 5V DC, 2A power input, which conforms
to the bundled AC adapter. Should you have the issue of power
connection, please contact your local sales representative.
2.5mm DC Receptacle 2.5mm
+5V for each slot
DC receptacle is 2.5mm wide that conforms to the EoC
Converter 2.5mm DC jack's central post. Do not install any
improper unit.
Note
In some areas, installing a surge suppres-
sion device may also help to protect your EoC
Converter from being damaged by unregulated
surge or current to the EoC Converter or the
power adapter.

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3.ProductSpecications
Product VC-232G
Hardware Specications
TP interface 1 Gigabit RJ45 port**
VDSL
Interface
1 BNC female Ethernet over Coaxial
Cabling
Coaxial cable: 75 ohm
RG-6/U cable, less than12Ω/1000 ft
RG-59/U cable, less than 30Ω/1000 ft.
Maximum
Distance
Max. 1400m with data transmission
(4,593ft.)
Functionality
DIP-1 Select CO or CPE mode
DIP-2 Select G.INP or Interleaved mode
DIP-3 Select Band Prole (Asymmetric or
Symmetric)
DIP-4 Select SNR of 12dB or 8dB
Dimensions
(W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26 mm
Weight 185g
Power
Requirement 5V DC, 2A external power
LED
Indicators
Power: Green
1000BASE-T LNK/ACT: Green
VDSL: Green
CO: Green
CPE: Green
Housing Metal

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System Specications
VDSL
Compliance
VDSL-DMT
ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL
ITU-T G.997.1
ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 (Prole 17a/30a Support)
ITU-T G.993.5 G. Vectoring
ITU-T G.998
G.INP
Standards Conformance
Standards
Compliance
IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex ow control
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL
ITU-T G.997.1
ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 (Prole 17a/30a Support)
ITU-T G.993.5 G.Vectoring and G.INP
ITU-T G.998
Regulatory
Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
Environment
Temperature Operating: 0~50 degrees C
Storage: -10~70 degrees C
Humidity Operating: 5~95% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5~95% (non-condensing)
**The RJ45 port only supports 1000BASE-T Ethernet.

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4.Applications
The EoC Converter does not require any software conguration.
Users can immediately use any feature of this product simply by
attaching the cables and turning the power on. There are some
key limitations on the EoC Converter. Please check the following
items
4.1 Point-to-Point Application -- LAN to LAN
Connection
One set of the EoC Converter could be used to link two local
area networks that are located in different places. Through
the coaxial cable, it could set up a 200/100Mbps asymmetric
backbone, but one EoC Converter must be Master (CO mode)
and the other one is Slave (CPE mode).
VC-232G
(CO)
VC-232G
(CPE)
Up to 1400m
Point to Point Application
Ethernet over Coaxial
Ethernet over VDSL 2Converter
Ethernet over VDSL 2Converter
5V DC adapter
Switch
PC
Connecting Standalone PC
Refer to the following procedures to set up the VC-232G LAN to
LAN connection.
1. [LAN1] Set the VC-232G at LAN 1 to be CO mode from the
DIP switch
2. [LAN2] Set the VC-232G at LAN 2 to be CPE mode from the
DIP switch

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3. Power on the VC-232G CO and CPE at both sides by
connecting its power source.
4. Power, CO and CPE LED will illuminate correspondingly.
5. Connect coaxial cable from LAN1 VC-232G to VDSL BNC
port of the LAN2 VC-232G.
6. VDSL LNK LED will blink to illuminate at both VDSL2 bridges.
7. Connect the VC-232G Ethernet LAN port to other network
device via regular Cat.5 UTP cable.
4.2 VC-232G Point-to-Multi-point Application
(IP surveillance)
VC-232G
(CPE)
VC-232G
(CO)
VC-232G
(CO)
NVR
IP Camera
Monitor
DCDC
DC Power Line (DC)
1000BASE-T UTP
Coaxial Cable
Coax.
Video Line
Video
Video
L2+ Switch
Media Converter Chassis
Coax.Coax.
IP Camera

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Building an IP surveillance system
Refer to the following procedure to set up an IP surveillance
system with many pairs of the VC-232G:
1. Set the VC-232G to be CO and CPE mode from the DIP
switch on the rear panel.
2. Power on the VC-232G by connecting its power source.
3. Power LED will illuminate.
4. Connect coaxial cable to the VDSL ports of two VC-232G
units.
5. VDSL LED will blink to illuminate.
6. Connect Ethernet port to IP cameras via regular Cat. 5, 5e or
6 cable.
7. Install the NVR and monitor and connect to one Ethernet
switch
8. You can get data transmissions from all IP cameras.
Installing Ethernet over Coaxial Converter

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5.Installations
5.1 Wall-mount Installation
Step 1: Please nd the wall that can mount the VC-232G
Step 2: Screw two screws on the wall.
Step 3: Hang the VC-232G on the screws from the wall.
Step 4: Repeat Step 5 of Desktop Installation for power supply
to the VC-232G
Note
Before mounting the device to the wall, please
check the location of the electrical outlet and the
length of the Ethernet cable.

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5.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting
To install the EoC Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch Converter
Chassis with standard rack, follow the instructions described
below.
Step 1: Place your VC-232G on a hard at surface, with the
front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and rmly
tted into the slot of the converter chassis.
Step 3: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the
Converter Chassis with supplied screws attached to the
package.
Step 4: After the brackets are attached to the Converter
Chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the
brackets to the rack.
Step 5: Proceed with Step 4 and Step 5 of the 2.1 Installation
section to connect the network cabling and supply
power to your Converter Chassis.
You must use the screws supplied with the
mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts
by using incorrect screws would invalidate your
warranty.

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6.Performance Table
VC-232G Upstream /Downstream Performance
CO DIP
Switch
Distance
(meter)
Interleave
(Upstream/Downstream)
Asymmetric Symmetric
8dB 12dB 8dB 12dB
200 88/168 78/145 129/131 117/123
400 75/160 69/137 117/122 102/102
600 59/129 48/118 101/92 88/82
800 32/110 26/94 62/73 47/56
1000 13/82 12/67 20/52 11/44
CO DIP
Switch
Distance
(meter)
G.INP
(Upstream/Downstream)
Asymmetric Symmetric
8dB 12dB 8dB 12dB
200 95/200 89/181 147/147 138/143
400 82/175 71/156 132/135 116/120
600 59/151 46/136 108/104 91/89
800 37/122 30/102 76/78 58/60
1000 13/91 8/76 19/55 11/43
**The above table is for your prior reference.
*** The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the coaxial
cables and environmental factors.

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7.Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM:
VDSL LNK LED does not light up after wire is connected to the
VDSL port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify the length of the coaxial cable (not more than 1.4km)
connected between the two VC-232G units. Please also try to
adjust the DIP switch of the VC-232G to the other SNR mode.
2. Please note you must use one VC-232G in CO mode and
the other VC-232G in CPE mode to make connection to each
other work.
SYMPTOM:
TP LED does not light after cable is connected to the port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify you are using the Cat.5e or better cable with RJ45
connector to connect to the port.
2. If your device (like LAN card) supports Gigabit auto-nego-
tiation, please try to manually set at a xed speed of your
device to solve this issue.
3. The VC-232G and the connected device’s power are on or
not.
4. The port’s cable is rmly seated in its connectors in the
switch and in the associated device.
5. The connecting cable is good and with the correct type.
6. The connecting device, including any network adapter, is func-
tional.