ZyXEL Communications P-871M User manual

Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved
P-871M
VDSL Modem
User’s Guide
Version ME1
5/2008
Edition 1
DEFAULT LOGIN
Password 1234
Console Port Speed 38400 bps

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Overview
The P-871M is a VDSL modem in CPE (Customer Premises
Equipment) mode and can also act as CO (Central Office)
equipment. CO equipment is where home and office phone
lines terminate and connects to a much larger switching
system. In the following example, you can build up a VDSL
bridge connection between two P-871Ms.
This guide covers:
•Overview, page 2
•Hardware Connections, page 3
•CLI Commands Configuration, page 6
•Firmware Upgrade, page 9
•Wall-mounting Instructions, page 12

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1 Hardware Connections
You can set the P-871M to work in either CO mode or CPE
mode. Follow the procedure below to complete the hardware
connections.
1.1 CO Mode
1Set the CO/CPE switch on the rear panel to the CO side.
2Use the included console cable to connect the CONSOLE
port to your computer’s COM port for configuration.
3Use the included yellow Ethernet cable to connect the
ETHERNET port to your network device, such as a switch.
4Over ISDN: Use the included gray cable with a RJ-45
connector to connect the DSL port to another P-871M in
CPE mode.
Over POTS: Use the included gray cable with a RJ-11
connector to connect the DSL port to another P-871M in
CPE mode.
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5
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CO
CPE

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5Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER
socket to a proper power source.
6Push the power switch to the on position.
1.2 CPE Mode
1Set the CO/CPE switch on the rear panel to the CPE side.
2Use the included console cable to connect the CONSOLE
port to your computer’s COM port for configuration.
3Use the included yellow Ethernet cable to connect the
ETHERNET port to your network device, such as a switch.
4Over ISDN: Use the included gray cable with a RJ-45
connector to connect the DSL port to another P-871M in
CO mode.
Over POTS: Use the included gray cable with a RJ-11
connector to connect the DSL port to another P-871M in
CO mode.
5Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER
socket to a proper power source.
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2
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CPE

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6Push the power switch to the on position.
1.3 LEDs (Lights)
Look at the LEDs on the top panel of the P-871M.
•ThePOWER LED is on when the system is ready.
•TheETHERNET LED turns on if the ETHERNET port is con-
nected to an Ethernet device and blinks when the P-871M is
sending or receiving data through the ETHERNET port.
•TheDSL LED is on if the VDSL connection between two P-
871Ms is set up.
•TheCO LED is on when the P-871M is operating in CO
mode.
VIf none of the LEDs (lights) are on, check your
connections. Make sure that you have the
power adaptor connected to the P-871M and
plugged in to an appropriate power source.
Make sure the power source is turned on. Turn
the P-871M off, wait for a few seconds and turn
it back on. If the LEDs are still off, contact your
vendor.

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2 CLI Commands Configuration
When the P-871M is in CO mode, use the CLI (Command
Line Interface) commands to configure it.
2.1 Syntax Conventions
This manual follows these general conventions:
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the
“scientific” value. For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000”
or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576”
and so on.
Command descriptions follow these conventions:
• Commands are in courier new font.
• Required input values are in angle brackets <>; for example,
ping <ip-address>means that you must specify an IP
address for this command.
• Optional fields are in square brackets []; for instance vdsl
profile [1|2], the name field is optional.
•The|(bar) symbol means “or”.
•italic terms represent user-defined input values; for
example, in vdsl downrate [y], ycan be replaced by the
actual data rate that you want to set, for example, 10000.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase
text, for example, [ENTER] means the “Enter” or “Return”
key on your keyboard.

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2.2 Accessing the CLI
1Connect your computer to the console port and use
terminal emulation software configured to the following
parameters:
• VT100 terminal emulation
• 38400 bps
• No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
• No flow control
2Press [ENTER] to open the login screen.
3Enter the system login password.
"The default system password is 1234.
2.3 Commands Summary
The following table lists the commands available on the P-
871M.
"Use the ?or help command to see the
available commands.

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Command Description
sys Displays the system information and port
settings, including the current firmware version
and VDSL data rate.
lt=line termination, means CO mode;
nt=network termination, means CPE mode
help Displays all available commands.
exit Logs you out of the CLI.
passwd Changes the system login password.
default Returns the P-871M to the factory defaults.
upgrade
<fw|conf>
Uploads the P-871M’s firmware or
configuration file.
vdsl uprate [x]Displays or sets the VDSL upstream data rate.
x: Enter the rate from 2000 to 100000 in Kbps.
vdsl downrate
[y]
Displays or sets the VDSL downstream data
rate.
y: Enter the rate from 2000 to 100000 in Kbps.
vdsl snr [z]Displays or sets the VDSL SNR margin.
z: Enter the SNR margin from 0 to 24 in dB.
vdsl interleave
[i]
Displays or sets the VDSL interleave delay.
i: Enter the interleave delay from 0 to 100 in
0.5 ms (milisecond).
vdsl profile
[1|2]
Displays or sets the VDSL profile.
1: 12a, PSD:998-M1x-B
2: 12a, PSD:997-M1x-M
vdsl reset Resets the VDSL chipset.
vdsl reconnect Forces the P-871M to re-build up the VDSL
connection.

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3 Firmware Upgrade
This section shows you how to upload firmware via the
console port.
vdsl debug Displays VDSL debugging information.
vdsl show Displays the VDSL status and performance
data.
vdsl active
[on|off]
Displays the VDSL port status or enables/
disables the VDSL port.
enet auto
[on|off]
Displays or sets auto-negotiation mode.
enet speed
[10|100]
Displays or sets the Ethernet port speed (10 or
100 Mbps).
enet duplex
[full|half]
Displays or sets the Ethernet duplex mode.
enet fctrl
[on|off]
Displays or sets flow control.
enet status Displays the Ethernet port statistics.
enet clear Removes the Ethernet port statistics.
Command Description

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1Do not interrupt the file transfer
process as this may PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE your P-871M.
1Obtain the firmware file, unzip it and save it in a folder on
your computer.
1Only upload firmware for your specific
model!
2Access the CLI and type the upgrade fw command.
3Type yand press [ENTER].
4When you see the Press any key to start
message,press a key and activate XMODEM upload on
your terminal.