Total Control MFSPOE-8 User manual

Installation Manual
MFSPOE-8
Network Switch

MFSPOE-8 Installation Manual ©2010-2013 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
Introduction 1
Features 2
Parts Guide 2
Front Panel Description 3
Rear Panel Description 4
MFSPOE-8 Installation Considerations 5
Installation 6
MFSPOE-8 Installed in a Small System 6
MFSPOE-8 Installation Optimized for Max Number of
PoE Ports 7
MFSPOE-8 Installed in the area with the Network
Distribution 8
Frequently Asked Questions 9
Specifications 10
Limited Warranty Statement 11
End User Agreement 13
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement 14
Regulatory Information to the user 15
Declaration of Conformity 16

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MFSPOE-8 NETWORK SWITCH INSTALLATION MANUAL
Introduction
The MFSPOE-8 Network switch is the ideal “Plug-n-Play” solution to
supply power to Total Control Keypads and IP Cameras, while pro-
tecting network WAP’s (Wireless Access Points) from multicast audio
streams.
Total Control products, like the DMS-1200 (Multi-zone Amplifier),
DMS-100 (Single-Zone Amplifier) and the SNP-1 (Streaming Network
Player), all multicast audio streams onto the LAN. The nature of a
“multicast” will shut down all wireless access to the network.
The MFSPOE-8 was specifically designed for use with Total Control
Systems and incorporates pre-configured MAC filtering. MAC Filtering
completely solves the issue by confining multicast streams to the
switch itself, never allowing streams to affect network traffic in the
rest of the house. Pre-configuration means you don’t have to be a
Network Engineer to configure this switch, simply plug your Total
Control products into any port and you’re ready to go. “Plug-n-Play”
integration produces reliable, predictable network performance.
Warning: NEVER plug a WAP (Wireless Access Point)into the
MFSPOE-8, since URC multicast audio streams will shut down any
brand or model of WAP.
There’s no need to worry about accidentally damaging any Non-PoE
gear with the MFSPOE-8, it will never happen. Eight “Smart” 10/100
PoE (Power over Ethernet) auto-sensing ports determine if connected
devices are PoE compliant or just standard network devices, and
then apply the correct voltages. This greatly simplifies every installa-
tion by eliminating the need to run more wires, add separate power
supplies (PoE Injectors) and additional AC power strips.

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Features
uMAC filtering prevents multicast audio streams from consum-
ing network bandwidth.
uSmart PoE ports support keypads, IP cameras, etc.; also com-
patible with non-PoE devices.
uEight (8) 10/100 Smart PoE (Power-Over-Ethernet) ports plus
one LAN port.
uActivity and Status LEDs, plus Connectivity indicator
uIncludes 48 volt power supply
Parts Guide
1 – MFSPOE-8 MAC Filtering Switch with PoE
1 – 1.5M CAT5 Ethernet Cable
1 – 48V AC Power Adapter
1 – Power Cord for AC Power Adapter
1 – Wall Mount Plate and Four Mounting Screws
1 – Quick Install Guide

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Front Panel Description
Power Indicator: Illuminates when the MFSPOE-8 Power Supply is
connected to AC outlet.
Ethernet Network Connectivity Indicator: Illuminates when the
MFSPOE-8 is connected to a LAN and has received an IP Address.
PoE Port Status Indicators: Illuminate when a PoE compliant device
is connected to a port.
MFSPOE-8 NETWORK SWITCH INSTALLATION MANUAL
Power
Indicator
LAN Connectivity
Indicator
PoE Port Status
Indicators

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Rear Panel Description
Power: Provides connection to Included 48V Power Supply.
LAN Connection: Provides connection to the LAN (Local Area
Network).
PoE 10/100 Smart Ports: 8 - PoE 10/100 Smart Ports automatically
provide power and connection to compliant PoE devices like
Keypads and IP Cameras, while simultaneously providing a safe,
non-powered connection to standard Ethernet devices.
MAC Filtering: MAC Filtering prevents multicast audio streams from
consuming network bandwidth. Streams are confined to the switch,
optimizing local area network performance.
Network Connectivity and Activity Status Indicators (port specific):
Status indicator LEDs display network connectivity and network traf-
fic feedback, for easy troubleshooting.
Wall Mount Bracket: Convenient removable wall bracket allows the
MFSPOE-8 to be mounted to the back of a cabinet or rack. Remove
the wall bracket when placing the MFSPOE-8 on a shelf or stand.
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Power LAN Connection 8 - PoE 10/100 Smart Ports Mac Filtering
4 Soft Rubber
Non-Scuff Feet
Removable Wall Bracket Network Status
Indicator LEDs

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MFSPOE-8 Installation Considerations
Only one MAC Filtering switch should be used in a typical Total
Control system. All streaming products like the DMS-1200, DMS-
100 and SNP-1 must be connected to the switch. Other Total
Control devices that don’t stream (like the MRX-10 or the MRX-1)
don’t have to be connected to the MFSPOE-8.
You cannot daisy-chain MFSPOE-8 MAC Filtering switches; commu-
nication between switches will be blocked. If you have more than
eight of the above streaming components, simply connect a stan-
dard network switch to any port on the MFSPOE-8 and then con-
nect the additional components to the standard switch. This allows
the additional components to benefit from the MFSPOE-8’s MAC
Filtering, without affecting communication between devices. If you
need more PoE ports, you can plug any standard PoE network
switch into any of the available ports, to expand the network.
MFSPOE-8 NETWORK SWITCH INSTALLATION MANUAL
X
OK
Do Not Daisy-Chain MFSPOE-8s
Cable Modem
Internet
Wi-Fi Router
MFSPOE-8
MFSPOE-8
MFSPOE-8
Standard Network Switch

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Installation
1. On the back of the MFSPOE-8, connect one end of a CAT5 cable
to the port labeled LAN 10/100.
2. Connect the other end of the CAT5 cable to the LAN (Local Area
Network).
3. Connect Total Control and standard network devices to any of
the eight PoE 10/100 Smart Ports.
4. Connect the supplied 48V Power Supply to the MFSPOE-8 and
then plug it into an unswitched AC outlet.
5. Once powered up, the unit begins working in approximately 30
seconds.
MFSPOE-8 Installed in a Small System
Notes:
nThe Wireless Access Point CANNOT be connected to the
MFSPOE-8; it must be connected to the Router in the LAN.
Cable Modem
Internet
Wi-Fi Router
MFSPOE-8
MAC Filtering Switch
TKP-100
TKP-2000
TKP-2000
MC 75 CD IP
Camera 1
Wireless
Access
Point
SNP-1
Streaming Network Player
DMS-100
Single Zone Digital Amp
DMS-1200
Digital Multi-Zone Amp
DMS-1200

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MFSPOE-8 Installation Optimized for Max Number of
PoE Ports
Notes:
nThe Wireless Access Point CANNOT be connected to the
MFSPOE-8; it must be connected to the Router in the LAN.
nA standard network switch is used to connect the DMS-1200
and SNP-1 to the MFSPOE-8. This configuration provides
MAC Filtering to the Total Control streaming components,
while freeing up additional ports on the MFSPOE-8 to con-
nect PoE devices like Keypads and IP Cameras.
nAn MRX-10 doesn’t have to be connected to the MFSPOE-8,
but can be connected to a standard network switch when
convenient to do so.
Cable Modem
Internet
Wi-Fi Router
wireless
Access
Point
MFSPOE-8 MAC Filtering Switch
TKP-2000 TKP-2000
TKP-100
TKP-100
TKP-2000
MC 75 CD IP
Camera 1
MC 75 CD IP
Camera 2
Standard Network Switch
MRX-10
Whole House Controller
SNP-1
Streaming Network Player
DMS-1200
Digital Multi-Zone Amp

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MFSPOE-8 Installed in the area with the Network
Distribution
Occasionally you get a retrofit installation where only one CAT5
wire has been run to a room, and there’s no way to run another
one. In this case, locate the MFSPOE-8 in the Utility Room, Garage,
or wherever the central distribution point for the Network is located
and install standard network switches in rooms where you plan to
locate a DMS-1200, DMS-100 or SNP-1.
Notes:
nThe Wireless Access Point CANNOT be connected to the
MFSPOE-8; it must be connected to the Router in the LAN.
nStandard network switches are used to connect the DMS-
1200, DMS-100 and SNP-1 to the MFSPOE-8. This configu-
ration provides MAC Filtering to the Total Control streaming
components, while freeing up additional ports on the
MFSPOE-8 to connect PoE devices like Keypads and IP
Cameras.
nAn MRX-10 doesn’t have to be connected to the MFSPOE-8,
but can be connected to a standard network switch when
convenient to do so.
Contral Distribution Point
for Network Wiring
Standard Network Switch
(Network for the rest of the House)
MFSPOE-8 MRX-10
Standard Network Switch
DMS-100
SNP-1
DMS-1200
Attic Office
Family Room
Cable Modem
Internet
Wi-Fi Router
wireless
Access
Point

MFSPOE-8 NETWORK SWITCH INSTALLATION MANUAL
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use a MFSPOE-8 in a Total Control system?
If you are only controlling a Home Theater with a MRX-10, and
there are no Total Control streaming sources like the DMS-1200 or
DMS-100 in the system, then the answer is NO, you do not need to
use a MFSPOE-8. If you have DMS-1200(s) or DMS-100(s) in the
system, then the answer is YES, you must use a MFSPOE-8 or MFS-
8 in the system, connected to the those components.
Can I connect both PoE (Power over Ethernet)devices and Non-
PoE devices to the MFSPOE-8?
Yes, the MFSPOE-8 incorporates Smart Port technology which auto-
matically determines whether a connected device is a PoE device,
or a standard device, and only applies voltage to PoE devices. All
standard (Non-PoE) network devices can safely be connected to the
MFSPOE-8.
What if I have more than eight devices that are PoE?
You can connect a standard PoE switch anywhere on the LAN to
expand the network.
Can I use the MFSPOE-8 to power a PoE WAP (Wireless Access
Point)?
No, the WAP will not function properly when multiple streams are-
occurring in the system. Connect the WAP to a standard PoE net-
work switch, outside of the MFSPOE-8. Never connect a WAP to
the MFSPOE-8.
What if I have a large Total Control system? Should I use the
MFSPOE-8?
If you have a large Total Control system with multiple DMS-1200s,
DMS-100s, SNP-1s, Keypads and IP Cameras, the better solution is
to use a MFS-8 (the Non-PoE version of the MAC Filtering switch) to
connect all the streaming products and use conventional PoE
switches to power all the Keypads and IP Cameras. See the Large
System diagram in the MFS-8 User Guide for more details.
I have one CAT5 cable going to a room where my client has a net-
work printer and a PC and I need to install a DMS-100 Single
Zone Amplifier, via the same CAT5 cable, in the room. How do I
connect everything?
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Install the MFSPOE-8 in the room that contains the CAT5 distribu-
tion for the entire house. In the room where you plan to install the
DMS-100, connect a standard network switch to the incoming
CAT5, and then connect the DMS-100, PC and Printer to the
switch. It is not recommended to connect PCs used for internet
gaming to a MFSPOE-8, as this may affect the performance of video
gaming during heavy stream usage.
Specifications
Microprocessor: 55MHz RISC
Memory: 4 Megabits of Serial Flash, 512KB Flash, 128KB SRAM
Network: Switching - Eight 10/100 Ethernet ports + Eight PoE ports
LAN - One 10/100 Ethernet port
Power Supply: 48V External Power Supply
POWER OUT: 8 Port POE OUTPUT(6.2W*8=50W, 1PORT
MAX=15.4W)
Size: 1.5” x 9.8” x 4.9” (H X W x D)
Weight: 0.78 lbs. (0.35kg)
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Interference Statement
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 instruc-
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help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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Regulatory Information to the user
nCE conformity Notice
Products with “CE” marking comply EMC Directive 2004/108/EC issued-
by the commission of the European Community.
1) EMC Directive
lEmission : EN 55022
lImmunity : EN 55024
lPower : EN-61000-3-2, 3
nDeclaration of Conformity
“Hereby, Universal Remote Control Inc. declares that this MFSPOE-8 is
in compliance with the Essential requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.”
Certification
Type No.(Model No.) MFSPOE-8
Batch/Serial No. -
Power Rating 48.0V , 1.25A

Declaration of Conformity
Company Name : Universal Remote Control Inc.
Company Address : 500Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528, U.S.A
Contact Info rmation : www.universalremote.com
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Brand Name : UNIVERSAL remote control
Product Name : Mac Filtering Switch with PoE
Model Name : MFSPOE-8
This product herewith complies with the requirements of EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
issued by the Commission of the European Community
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Community
n EMC Directive
l EN 55022
l EN 55024
l EN 61000-3-2
l EN 61000-3-3
List of test reports and/or certificate verified compliance with the standards above
Date of issue : November 09. 2010
Name and signature of authorized person :
n EMC Directive
l Report No.
l Testing Laboratory : Gumi College EMC Center
James Novak
Senior Product Manager
Universal Remote Control Inc.
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