Allied Telesis AT-MC602 User Manual

◆

Extended

®

Ethernet

AT-MC601
AT-MC602

Installation
and
User’s Guide

PN 613-50538-00 Rev B

Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
www.alliedtelesyn.com

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known, the possibility of such damages.

Electrical Safety and Emission Statement

Standards: This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Declaration Of Conformity

Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. (www.alliedtelesyn.com)

Declares that the product: Extended Ethernet

Model Numbers: AT-MC601, AT-MC602

This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class A Limits:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Radiated Energy

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your

authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

FCC Part 68 Product Identifier

This equipment complies with Part 68 if the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of the
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the following format:

• US: A5TOT00BMC60X
If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

Industry Canada

This equipment complies with Industry Canada CS03 Standard, Certificate Number: IC:336A-MC60X.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, C-TICK

Immunity EN55024  2

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lectrical Safety EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68  3

Important: Appendix C contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see the , go to Appendix
C for the translated safety statement in your language.

Wichtig: Anhang C enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn Sie
Anhang C den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.

Vigtigt: Tillæg C indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet , skal
De slå op i tillæg C og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.

Belangrijk: Appendix C bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de
raadpleeg Appendix C voor vertaalde veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.

Important: L'annexe C contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le
symbole

Tärkeää: Liite C sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet
turvaohjetta liitteestä C.

Importante: l’Appendice C contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo
di consultare l’Appendice C per l’avviso di sicurezza nella propria lingua.

Viktig: Tillegg C inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. Når du ser
for å finne den oversatte sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.

Importante: O Anexo C contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo
leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu idioma no Anexo C.

Importante: El Apéndice C contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo

, reportez-vous à l'annexe C pour consulter la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.

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Obs! Bilaga C innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustning. När du ser
till Bilaga C för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.

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Contents

Electrical Safety and Emission Statement ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

How This Guide is Organized ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Document Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................................9

Online Support ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

E-mail and Telephone Support ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Returning Products ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

For Sales or Corporate Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Obtaining Management Software Updates ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Chapter 1

Product Description .........................................................................................................................................................................................10

Summary of Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Location of Components ...................................................................................................................................................................................12

Hardware Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................................13

VDSL Line Port .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

PSTN Port........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

10/100 Mbps Twisted Pair Ethernet Port ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

MGMT Port ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Management Cable .................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

AC Power Supply Input Port .............................................................................................................................................................................18

External AC/DC Power Adapter.............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Software Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Chapter 2

Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................20

Installation Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................21

Additional Compliance Warning Statements ................................................................................................................................... 22

Selecting a Site for the Network Extender ..................................................................................................................................................23

Cables Not Included ............................................................................................................................................................................................24

Unpacking the Network Extender .................................................................................................................................................................25

Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit ....................................................................................................................................................26

Using the Subscriber Unit on a Desktop............................................................................................................................................. 26

Wall-Mounting the Subscriber Unit...................................................................................................................................................... 27

Cabling the Subscriber Unit..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Powering On the Subscriber Unit.......................................................................................................................................................... 29

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Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit .........................................................................................................................................................30

Cabling the Provider Unit......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Powering On the Provider Unit.............................................................................................................................................................. 33

Warranty Registration .........................................................................................................................................................................................34

Chapter 3

Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Starting a Configuration Session ....................................................................................................................................................................36

Downloading Software Updates ........................................................................................................................................................... 36

Cabling Preparations.................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Opening the Configuration Software .................................................................................................................................................. 37

Configuring the Provider Unit .........................................................................................................................................................................38

Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38

VDSL Status.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Ethernet Status............................................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Configuring the Subscriber Unit .....................................................................................................................................................................45

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................................47

LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

Appendix A

Default Configuration Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................51

Appendix B

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................52

Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................52

Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................52

Power Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................52

Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications .....................................................................................................................53

Appendix C

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information ..................................................................................................................54

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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units.

How This Guide is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1, Product Description, describes the features and
components of the network extenders.

Chapter 2, Installation, contains installation instructions for each unit.

Chapter 3, Configuration, explains how to use the configuration

software. The AT-S57 software is used to configure the network
extenders.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, provides information on how to resolve
common problems that might occur with the network extenders.

Appendix A, Default Settings, lists the default software settings.

Appendix B, Technical Specifications, lists the technical specifications

for the network extenders.

Appendix C, Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information,
contains multi-language translations of the warnings and cautions in the
manual.

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Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Note

Notes provide additional information.

Warning

Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

Caution

Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support

This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.

Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn

Knowledge Base from the following web site:
http://kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to
submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to
previously asked questions.

E-mail and

Telephone

Support

Returning

Products

For Sales or

Corporate

Information

Obtaining

Management

Software

Updates

For Technical Support via E-mail or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site:
http://www.alliedtelesyn.com.

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.

To obtain a RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at
our web site: http://www.alliedtelesyn.com

You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at our
web site: http://www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact information
for your country, select Contact Us then Worldwide Contacts.

New releases of management software for our managed products can
be downloaded from either of the following Internet sites:

• Allied Telesyn web site: http://www.alliedtelesyn.com

• Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com

If you would prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn
FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP
client software and you will be asked to log in to the server. Enter
‘anonymous’ as the user name and your email address for the password.

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Chapter 1

Product Description

The AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet products are designed to
transmit data at very high speeds over unshielded pairs of copper wires
using VDSL technology on your existing telephone line.

Summary of Features

❑ VDSL (Very high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber) Line port

❑ PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) port

❑ 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector

❑ Auto MDI/MDI-X

❑ Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode (IEEE 803.3u-

compliant)

❑ Status LEDs

❑ Management port

❑ AT-S57 configuration software

❑ 12V DC external power supply input port

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Overview

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These devices can be used in multi-dwelling units (MDU), multi-tenant
buildings (MTU), and in the hospitality industry, such as airports, hotels,
and convention centers.

These units are sold in pairs with the AT-MC601 functioning as the
subscriber and the AT-MC602 functioning as the provider. In an MDU,
such as a university dormitory, the subscriber unit would be installed in
each room and connected to a provider unit through the telephone
outlet. Each AT-MC602 or provider unit would be located in the building
wiring closet.

The AT-MC601 Extended Ethernet unit can be used as a desktop or
wallmount device while the AT-MC602 unit must be installed in an
AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis. Refer to ”Installing the AT-MC602 Provider
Unit” on page 30" for installation details. These units are easy to install.
They can be configured and managed through the MGMT port using the
software provided on the installation CD.

When both the AT-MC601 Subscriber and the AT-MC602 Provider have
been installed, the network extender system topology shown in Figure 1
is complete.

LINE

PSTN

LINE

PSTN

Telephone

ERR

LINK

VDSL Line through

wall/interior phone line

ERR

LINK

Telco
PBX
Line

Computer’s
Ethernet Port

AT-MC601
Subscriber
Unit

AT-MC602
Provider
Unit

Internet
Service
Provider

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC601

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC602

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

MGMT

MGMT

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

Laptop

Figure 1 Network Extender System Topology

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Location of Components

Figure 2 illustrates the front panels of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders.

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Ethernet
Status
LEDs

Ethernet
Status
LEDs

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC601

Ethernet Port

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC602

MGMT

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

Management Port

PSTN Port

MGMT

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

LINE

PSTN

VDSL Line Port

LINE

PSTN

ERR

LINK

ERR

LINK

VDSL Line
LEDs

VDSL Line
LEDs

Figure 2 Front Panels

Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders.

12 VD C

DC Power Supply Port

Figure 3 Rear Panel

M4 Self-Clinching Nut

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Hardware Features

The following sections describe these hardware features of the
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders:

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❑ VDSL Line port

❑ PSTN port

❑ 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet port

❑ Status LEDs

❑ Management port

❑ Management cable

❑ 12V DC power supply input port

❑ External AC/DC power adapter

Note

The AT-MC602 unit can only be installed in an AT-MCR12 chassis.

VDSL Line Port The VDSL Line port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit

to a telephone jack (wall outlet) and the AT-MC602 Provider unit to the
inside phone line at the wiring closet. The two units need to be within
1,200 meters of each other in order for the port to operate properly. The
port transmits voice data at a frequency of 8-10 KHz and Ethernet data at
frequencies of 300 KHz to 8 MHz. This port features an RJ-11 connector.

Table 1 lists the RJ-11 port pinouts and their assignments.

Table 1 VDSL - RJ-11 Port Pinouts

Pin Assignment

1 pass-through 6

2 pass-through 5

3 Ethernet and phone ring

4 Ethernet and phone tip

5 pass-through 2

6 pass-through 1

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PSTN Port The PSTN port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to a

telephone and the AT-MC602 Provider unit to the outside telco box. This
port features an RJ-11 connector.

Table 2 lists the RJ-11 port pinouts and their assignments.

Table 2 PSTN - RJ-11 Port Pinout

Pin Assignment

1 pass-through 1/6

2 pass-through 2/5

3 Ethernet and phone ring

4 Ethernet and phone tip

5 pass-through 5/2

6 pass-through 6/1

10/100 Mbps

Twisted Pair

Ethernet Port

The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders each have one twisted
pair Ethernet port. The twisted pair ports feature RJ-45 connectors with a
maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet). For the port
pinout details, refer to ”RJ-45 Port Pinouts” on page 15.

Type of Cabling.The 10/100Base-TX twisted pair port on the AT­MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders are designed to operate with
Category 3 or better unshielded twisted pair cables. For 10 Mbps
operation on the twisted pair ports, Category 3 or better 100 ohm
unshielded twisted pair cabling is required. For 100 Mbps operation on
the twisted pair ports, Category 5 and Enhanced Category 5 (5E) 100
ohm unshielded twisted pair cabling is recommended.

Auto MDI/MDI-X.An RJ-45 twisted pair port on a 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet network device can have one of two possible wiring
configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The RJ-45 port on a PC, router, or bridge is
typically wired as MDI, while the twisted pair port on a switch or hub is
usually MDI-X.

The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature automatic
MDI/MDI-X. Each port automatically determines the configuration of the
port on the device to which it is connected and then configures itself
appropriately. For example, if a port on a network extender is connected
to a port on a bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the port on the
network extender automatically configures itself as MDI-X. This feature
allows you to use either straight-through or crossover cables when
connecting devices to the network extender.

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Auto-Negotiation.The network extenders Auto-Negotiate the
speed and duplex mode of the Ethernet link, so that the link comes up in
the highest performance configuration supported by both ends.

Half- and Full-duplex Mode.Duplex mode refers to the way an
end-node sends and receives data on the network. An end-node can
operate in either half- or full-duplex mode, depending on its capabilities.
An end-node that is operating in half-duplex mode can either send data
or receive data, but it cannot do both at the same time. An end-node
that is operating in full-duplex mode can send and receive data
simultaneously. The best network performance is achieved when an
end-node can operate at full-duplex, since the end-node is able to send
and receive data simultaneously.

The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders can operate in either
half- or full-duplex mode. The network extender can operate with end­nodes capable of either half-duplex, full-duplex, or that can Auto­Negotiate the duplex mode. However, it is important to remember that
the two end-nodes connected to the ports on the network extenders
must be able to operate in the same duplex mode.

RJ-45 Port Pinouts.Figure 4 illustrates the pin assignments of an
RJ-45 connector and port.

8

1

8

1

Figure 4 RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Assignments

Table 3 lists the RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX connector pins and their
signals when the port is operating in either MDI or MDI-X configuration.

Table 3 RJ-45 Port Pinouts

Pin MDI Signal MDI-X Signal

1TX+RX+

2TX-RX-

3RX+TX+

6RX-TX-

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Status LEDs The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature the following

status LEDs:

❑ Power

❑ Ethernet: link and activity

❑ VDSL Line: link and error

Table 4 defines the LEDs for the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network
extenders.

Table 4 Status LEDs

LED Color Description

PWR Green Power is applied to the unit.

10/100Base-TX Port

LINK Green A link has been established on the port.

ACT Green Data is being received on the ports.

LINE Port

ERR Green An error has been detected on the port.

LINK Green A link has been established on the port.

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MGMT Port The management port features a 8-pin DIN connector for connecting

the network extenders to your laptop or PC-compatible computer for
configuration using the provided management cable.

Management

Cable

The management cable included with the AT-MC602 Provider unit
features a 9-pin RS-232 connector to attach to your computer and an
8-pin DIN connector to attach to the network extender.

8-pin DIN connector

9-pin RS-232
connector

Figure 5 Management Cable

Table 5 lists the management cable connector pins and their signals.

Table 5 Management Cable Pinouts

RS-232 Pin DIN Pin Signal

1 1 Not Used

22TXD

38RXD

45DSR

56GND

63DTR

7 4 CTS

87RTS

9 (N/A) Not Used

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AC Power Supply Input Port

The network extender has a single DC power supply socket on the back
panel. The unit does not have a power switch. To turn the network
extender ON or OFF, you connect or disconnect the power cord.

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External AC/DC

Power Adapter

An external AC/DC power adapter is included with the network extender
for desktop or wall-mount operation. The power adapter supplies 12V
DC to the network extender. Allied Telesyn supplies an approved safety
compliant AC power adapter specifically designed for each region the
network extender is sold. Each type of power adapter has an
unregulated output of 12V DC at 1A.

Note

The power adapter mentioned above is not required to be used with
the AT-MC602 Provider unit because the AT-MC602 Provider unit
can only be installed in the AT-MCR12 chassis

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Software Features

The AT-S57 software used to configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602
network extenders has the following features:

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❑ Determine the VDSL link status

❑ Set the upstream and downstream data transfer rates

❑ Monitor the status of the VDSL parameters on both the local and

remote units

❑ Monitor the status of the Ethernet parameters on both the local

and remote units

❑ Link recovery

Note

The features listed here are further described in ”Configuration” on
page 35.

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Chapter 2

Installation

This chapter contains the installation procedures for the network
extenders. The installation process is described in the following sections:

❑ Installation Safety Precautions

❑ Selecting a Site for the Network Extender

❑ Required Cables

❑ Unpacking the Network Extender

❑ Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit

❑ Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit

❑ Warranty Registration

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Installation Safety Precautions

Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to
install the network extenders. Refer to ”Translated Electrical Safety and
Emission Information” on page 54 for translated safety statements in
your language.

Caution

Power to the hub must be sourced only from the adapter.  4

Europe—EC

Use TÜV licensed AC adapter of 12 V DC, min 500 mA.

Other Countries

Use a Safety Agency Approved AC adapter of 12 V DC, min 500 mA.

Caution

Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize

equipment, disconnect the power cord.  5

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Warning
Lightning Danger: Do not work on this equipment or cables

during periods of lightning activity.  6

Caution

Air vents: The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and must

have free access to the room’s ambient air for cooling.  7

Caution

Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum

ambient temperature of 40°C.  9

Caution

All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and

national electric codes.  10

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Additional

Compliance

Warning

Statements

Additional telecommunication-related compliance warning statements
used with the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units are
listed below:

Warning

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electronic
shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.

Caution

Mechanical Mounting: The attached rackmounting ears must be

used to securely mount the device onto the rack.

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Selecting a Site for the Network Extender

Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your
network extender:

❑ Make sure that the AT-MC602 Provider unit is installed in the

AT-MCR12 chassis.

❑ If you plan to install the AT-MCR12 in an equipment rack, check to

be sure that the rack is safely secured and that it will not tip over.
Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom, with
the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.

❑ If you are installing the network extender on a table, be sure that

the table is level and secure.

❑ The power outlet for the network extender should be located near

the unit and should be easily accessible.

❑ The site should provide for easy access to the ports on the front of

the network extender. This will make it easy for you to connect
and disconnect cables, as well as view the LEDs.

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❑ To allow proper cooling of the network extender, air flow around

the unit and through its vents on the side should not be restricted.

❑ Do not place objects on top of the network extender.

❑ Do not expose the network extender to moisture or water.

❑ Make sure that the site is a dust-free environment.

❑ You should use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to

supply reliable electrical power to the network extenders.

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Cables Not Included

The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders require the three
cables described in Table 6 below. These cables are not included with
the network extenders.

Port Cable Connector

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Table 6 Cables

Ethernet Category 3 or better

100-ohm unshielded
straight-through or
crossover twisted pair
cable

PSTN standard telephone

cable

VDSL Line standard telephone

cable

RJ-45

RJ-11

RJ-11

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Unpacking the Network Extender

To unpack the network extender:

1. Remove all components from the shipping package and store the
packaging material in a safe location.

Note

You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the
unit to Allied Telesyn.

2. Place the network extender on a level, secure surface.

3. Make sure the following hardware components are included in your
network extender package. If any item is missing or damaged, contact
your Allied Telesyn sales representative for assistance.

❑ One AT-MC601 or AT-MC602 Network Extender

❑ Four protective feet

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❑ Two Phillips-head screws for wall-mounting

❑ Two plastic anchors for wall-mounting

❑ One power adapter

❑ One management cable (provided for AT-MC602 model only)

❑ Documentation and configuration software CD

❑ Warranty and registration card

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Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Unit

The AT-MC601 Subscriber unit will most likely be used as a stand-alone
device, or can be used as a desktop device, or mounted onto a wall,
using the keyholes on the bottom of the unit. The screws and plastic
anchors used for mounting the unit are provided.

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Using the

Subscriber Unit

on a Desktop

To use the Subscriber unit on a desktop, perform the following
procedure:

1. Remove all equipment from the package and store the packaging
material in a safe place.

2. Attach the four protective feet (provided) to each corner of the
bottom of the unit, as illustrated in Figure 6.

AT-MC601

PWR

ACT

LINK

100BaseTX

10BaseT/

LINK

ERR

PSTN

LINE

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

MGMT

Figure 6 Attaching Protective Feet to the Subscriber Unit

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Wall-Mounting

the Subscriber

Unit

The Subscriber unit can be mounted onto a wall using the keyholes on
the bottom of the unit. The screws and plastic anchors used for
mounting the unit are provided.

To wall-mount the Subscriber Unit, perform the following procedure:

1. If attached, remove the protective feet, data cables, and power cord
from the unit.

2. Select a wall location for the device.

3. Install the screws and plastic anchors onto the wall, as shown in
Figure 7.

LINK

ERR

LINE

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PSTN

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AT-MC601

PWR

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LINK

100BaseTX

aseT/

10B

Figure 7 Installing the Screws and Plastic Anchors Onto The Wall

4. Position the switch onto the wall screws so that the ports are facing
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 8.

R

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Figure 8 Positioning The Switch Onto The Wall Screws

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Cabling the

Subscriber Unit

To cable the Subscriber unit, perform the following steps:

1. First, connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to the
Ethernet port on the computer, as shown in Figure 9.

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

P

W

R

AT-MC601

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

LIN

E

M

G

M

T

ERR

P

STN

LINK

Figure 9 Ethernet to Computer

2. Then, connect a telephone line cable from the PSTN port to the
telephone, as shown in Figure 10.

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

L

IN

K

A

C

T

P

W

R

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Figure 10 PSTN to Telephone

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MCR12

LINE

10BaseT/
100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

ERR

LINK

MGMT

AT-MC602

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

PSTN

3. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the
wall/interior telephone line, as shown in Figure 11, so that the
Subscriber unit can communicate with the Provider unit.

10BaseT

/

100B

as

eTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC601

V

D

LINE

MGMT

S

L E

X

T

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ERR

PSTN

LINK

Wall/Interior Phone Line

Figure 11 VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line

Note

The procedure for connecting the management cable is described
in ”Cabling Preparations” on page 36.

Powering On

the Subscriber

Unit

Power on the Subscriber unit using the power adapter provided, as
shown in Figure 12.

12V DC

Figure 12 Power On The Subscriber Unit

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Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit

The AT-MC602 Provider unit can only be installed in an AT-MCR12
rackmount chassis.

Warning

To prevent exposure to electric shock, the AT-MC602 Provider Unit
must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION and
performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Note

For Finland, Norway, and Sweden – When the AT-MC602 and the

AT-MCR12 are used, a permanent ground conductor must be
installed on the AT-MCR12 chassis.
For installation instructions of this ground conductor, refer to the
AT-MCR12 Media Converter Rackmount Chassis Installation Manual
(PN 613-10725-00).

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To install the Provider unit in an AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis, perform
the following steps:

1. Attach the unit to one of the sliders that will hold the unit in the
chassis, as shown in Figure 13.

LINK

ERR

PSTN

LINE

MGMT

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

AT-MC601

PWR

ACT

LINK

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

Figure 13 Rack Mount - Set on Slider

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2. Then, set the slider in the chassis, as shown in Figure 14.

R

E

W

O

P

MCR12

LINK

ERR

PSTN

LINE

MGMT

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

AT-MC601

PWR

ACT

LINK
10BaseT/
100BaseTX

Figure 14 Rack Mount - Set in Rack

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MCR12

LINE

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

ERR

LINK

MGMT

AT-MC603

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

PSTN

MCR12

LINE

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

ERR

LINK

MGMT

AT-MC603

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

PSTN

Cabling the

Provider Unit

To cable the Provider unit, perform the following steps:

1. First, connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to the Service
Provider box in your wiring closet, as shown in Figure 15.

Internet

Service

Provider

Figure 15 Ethernet to Internet Service Provider

2. Then, connect a telephone line cable from the PSTN port to the
outside telco box, as shown in Figure 16.

Telco
PBX
Line

Figure 16 PSTN to Telco PBX Line

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MCR12

LINE

10BaseT/
100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

ERR

LINK

MGMT

AT-MC602

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

PSTN

3. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the
wall/interior telephone line, as shown in Figure 17, so that the
Provider unit can communicate with the Subscriber unit.

1
0

B
a

s
e

T

/
1
0

0
B

a
s

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PS

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LIN

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Wall/Interior Phone Line

Figure 17 VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line

Note

The procedure for connecting the management cable is described
in ”Cabling Preparations” on page 36.

Powering On

the Provider

Unit

Powering on the AT-MC602 Provider Unit requires that the host
equipment, AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis, is powered on as well. For
detailed information on how to power on the AT-MCR12 unit, refer to
the AT-MCR12 Media Converter Rackmount Chassis Installation Manual.

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Warranty Registration

When you have finished installing the network extender, register your
product by completing the enclosed warranty card and mailing it to
Allied Telesyn.

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Chapter 3

Configuration

The configuration software allows you to adjust and monitor the
operating parameters of the media converter. Some of the functions
that you can perform with the software include:

❑ Determine the VDSL link status

❑ Set the upstream and downstream data transfer rates

❑ Monitor the status of the VDSL parameters on both the local and

remote units

❑ Monitor the status of the Ethernet parameters on both the local

and remote units

❑ Link recovery

The AT-S57 configuration software is included on the Documentation
CD included with the network extender. The default settings may be
adequate for some networks and may not need to be changed. If this is
true for your network, then you can use the network extenders by simply
connecting the units to your network, as explained in ”Installation” on
page 20.

Note

The default settings for the configuration software can be found in
Appendix A”” on page 51.

To actively configure a network extender by changing or adjusting its
operating parameters, you must access the AT-S57 software while
connected to the AT-MC602 Provider unit. The AT-S57 software has a
menu interface that makes it very easy to use.

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Downloading

Software

Updates

Cabling

Preparations

In order to configure and manage your AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 VDSL
network extenders, you need to download a copy of the configuration
software onto the computers you will use to manage the units. The AT­S57 configuration software is included on the Documentation CD
provided with the units.

New releases of the AT-S57 configuration software are available from the
Allied Telesyn Web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com or from our FTP
server at ftp.alliedtelesyn.com. To log on to the FTP server, enter
“anonymous” for the user name and your email address for the
password. Management software for the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 VDSL
network extenders will have “S57” as part of the file name.

Once you have a copy of the software on your computer, connect the
Provider unit to your computer using the management cable provided,
as shown in Figure 18. Attach the 9-pin RS-232 end of the cable to the
COM 1 or COM 2 port on your computer. Attach the 8-pin DIN end of the
cable to the management port on the unit.

10BaseT/

100BaseTX

LINK

ACT

PWR

AT-MC602

VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

MGMT

LINE

PSTN

ERR

LINK

Figure 18 Connecting the Management Cable

If the network extender is not already on, power on the unit using the
power cable provided. Refer to ”Powering On the Subscriber Unit” on
page 29 for further instructions on how to power on the unit.

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Opening the

Configuration

Software

Open the configuration software by double-clicking the “ATS57”
application icon, as you would with any other software program. The AT­MC60x Configurator pop-up will appear, as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19 AT-MC60x Configurator

If you would like to verify that you are using the latest version of the
configuration and management software, click the About button on the
bottom right of the AT-MC60x Configurator pop-up. The About AT­MC60x Configurator pop-up will appear, as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20 About AT-MC60x Configurator

Select the computer port you are using from the pull-down menu on the
AT-MC60x Configurator pop-up and click OK.

If you are connected to the AT-MC602 Provider unit and want to
configure the network extenders, continue with the next section,
”Configuring the Provider Unit” on page 38. If you are connected to the
AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery, continue with
”Configuring the Subscriber Unit” on page 45.

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Configuring the Provider Unit

After performing the procedure described in the previous section,
”Starting a Configuration Session” on page 36, if you are connected to
the Provider unit, the AT- MC60x Configurator menu will appear. The
Configurator bar at the top of the menu indicates whether or not the
Provider unit has established an Ethernet link by displaying [link DOWN]
or [link UP] in brackets.

The AT-MC60x Configurator menu has three screens: Configuration,
VDSL Status, and Ethernet Status. The parameters on these screens are
described below. Use the tabs at the top of the menu to toggle between
these screens. When you have finished viewing or adjusting the
parameters on the menu screens, click the Close button on the bottom
right of the menu to exit from the configuration software.

Configuration The Configuration screen displayed in Figure 21 is shown first by default.

Figure 21 Configuration

The parameters on the Configuration screen are described below.

Upstream/Downstream

The upstream and downstream data transfer rate.

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❑ Actual (Mbps)

Displays the actual data transfer rate on the line. The software
automatically detects this speed.

❑ Min (Mbps)

Allows you to adapt the data transfer rate by setting a minimum
speed.

❑ Max (Mbps)

Allows you to adapt the data transfer rate by setting a maximum
speed.

The maximum and minimum speeds in Mbps available in the pull-down
menus are:

0.94

1.06

1.41

1.88

2.11

2.81

3.75

4.22

5.63

7.50

8.44

11.26

15.01

16.88 (upstream only)

Status

This field will display “Select speed to set” until you have selected data
rates from the upstream and downstream pull-down menus and set the
rates by clicking the Apply button. Then reports on the status of the
attempt to configure the speeds selected from the upstream and
downstream pull-down menus will appear in this field. A successful
configuration attempt will cycle though the following status reports:

Looking for link status...
Checking signal/noise ratio
Loading a Configuration DS=1.41 US=2.81

(This report will keep repeating with progressively higher
upstream and downstream values until the set rate or the

highest possible rate has been achieved.)
Saving config on EEPROM - S Side
Saving config on EEPROM - P Side
Done

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The Configuration Saved pop-up shown in Figure 22 will appear when
the set rate or the highest possible rate has been achieved.

Figure 22 Configuration Saved

An unsuccessful configuration attempt may include the following status
reports:

Loading defaults
Can’t read link status
Done

These negative status reports may also be accompanied by error
message pop-ups. Error messages are explained in ”Troubleshooting” on
page 47.

HIGH -> LOW/LOW -> HIGH

Allows you to choose the negotiation direction for the modem speed.
The default and preferred direction is Low -> High. Choosing a
negotiation direction determines how the modem searches for speeds.
When set to Low -> High, the modem will start at minimum speeds and
keeps negotiating progressively higher speeds until it has achieved its
maximum speed for the connection.

Apply

Press the Apply button to set your data transfer rates and negotiation
direction selections.

About

Use the About button to display the version number of the AT-S57
configuration software.

VDSL Status To view the VDSL Status screen, click on the VDSL Status tab at the top of

the menu.

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The VDSL Status screen is displayed in Figure 23.

Figure 23 VDSL Status

The parameters on the VDSL Status screen are described below. These
parameters are for viewing and monitoring purposes only. They cannot
be changed manually.

SNR of Received Signal

The Signal-to-Noise Ratio on the VDSL line, measured in decibels. The
SNR is a parameter of the constellation of the receive signal.

Corrected RS errors /s

Number of corrected Reed-Solomon errors per second.

Mean Square Error

An indication of the symbol error rate, measured in decibels.

Full Constellation Link

The highest possible QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation)
constellation, which enables the highest line rates.

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Reduced Constellation Link

A lesser QAM constellation, causing reduced line rates. If the full
constellation rate cannot be achieved because the received SNR is too
low, then a reduced constellation link can be established and the
software can automatically configure the Subscriber unit parameters.

TC Synchronized

Transmission convergence is synchronized.

Ethernet Encapsulation Sync

The process of encapsulating packets into frames at the VDSL link level is
synchronized.

Remote I/F Synchronized

Remote interface is synchronized.

Signal Detected

The VDSL signal is being detected by the software.

Link Fail Counter

Number of unsuccessful link attempts.

Micro Interruption Occurred

A micro-interruption occurred.

AGC Converged

Automatic gain control has converged on the VDSL link.

Timing Converged

The timing acquisition function is converged. This only occurs on the
Subscriber (remote) unit

ADC Saturation

Analog-to-digital converter has been overloaded with interference.

Local/Remote

Select Local to view the parameters for the Provider unit. Select Remote
to view the parameters for the Subscriber unit. The Remote option will
only be available when an active link has been established.

Ethernet Status To view the Ethernet Status screen, click on the Ethernet Status tab at

the top of the menu.

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The Ethernet Status screen is displayed in Figure 24.

Figure 24 Ethernet Status

The parameters on the Ethernet Status screen are described below.

TxRx Counters

The data fields in this section indicate the number and type of frames
that have been transmitted and received via the Ethernet link.

Collision Counters

The data fields in this section indicate the number and type of collisions
that have occurred on the Ethernet link.

Error Counters

The data fields in this section indicate the number and type of errors that
have occurred on the Ethernet link.

Clear

This button allows you to reset the counters, clearing the values
previously recorded by the software.

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Stop/Start

This button allows you to pause counting. When you press Stop, the
counters remain at their present values. When you press Start, the
counters continue adding to the values already recorded by the
software.

Local/Remote

Select Local to view the parameters for the Provider unit. Select Remote
to view the parameters for the Subscriber unit. The Remote option will
only be available when an active link has been established.

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Configuring the Subscriber Unit

In rare instances, you may need to use the configuration software on the
Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery. If the configuration software
detects a problem with the Subscriber unit while you are connected to
the Provider unit, it will prompt you to use the software on the
Subscriber unit by displaying a pop-up error message. On these
occasions, follow the procedure described in ”Starting a Configuration
Session” on page 36 and then continue with the instructions in this
section.

After you have selected the correct port and clicked the OK button, the
AT-MC60x Configurator Select Mode screen will appear, as displayed in
Figure 25.

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Figure 25 Select Mode

There are two options on the Select Mode screen: Normal and Install.
These options are described below:

Normal

The Normal mode sets the units to operate under normal parameters.
The units will attempt to establish a link using the parameters you set on
the Configuration screen while connected to the Provider unit. See
”Configuration” on page 38 for a description of the Configuration screen.
Using the Normal mode will only allow the units to establish links that
meet the criteria you have set. The disadvantage to using the Normal
mode is that if either of the upstream or downstream speeds you have
set are unattainable, the link attempt will fail because the units are not
set to use the default parameters as back-ups.

Install

The Install mode enables a watchdog timer to monitor the link attempt
process. If the network extenders are not able to establish a link using
the parameters you set on the Provider unit within a reasonable amount

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of time, a timeout will occur. After a timeout, the default configuration
parameters will be used to establish a link with the highest possible
speed. The default configuration parameters start at 0.94 Mbps
upstream and downstream with negotiation set from Low -> High.

Select the option that corresponds to your mode choice and click the
Apply button.

When the mode has been set, the AT-MC60x Configurator Done
message will appear, as displayed in Figure 26.

Figure 26 Done Message

When you have finished setting the mode on the Subscriber unit, click
the Close button on the bottom right of the AT-MC60x Configurator
menu to exit from the configuration software.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders in the event a problem
occurs.

Note

If after following the instructions in this chapter you are unable to
resolve the problem, contact Allied Telesyn Technical Support for
assistance. Refer to ”Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support”
on page 9 for information on how to contact our Technical Support
Department.

LEDs Check the PWR LED on the front of the network extender. If the LED is

OFF, indicating that the network extender is not receiving power, do the
following:

❑ If the network extender is inserted in the AT-MCR12 chassis, make

sure that the power cord is securely connected to the power
source and to the power connector on the back panel of the
AT-MCR12 chassis.

❑ If the network extender stands alone, make sure that the provided

adapter is securely connected to the power source and to the
power connector on the back panel of the network extender.

❑ Verify that the power outlet has power by connecting another

device to it.

❑ Try connecting the network extender to another power source.

❑ Try using a different power cord or a different power adapter.

❑ Check that the voltage from the power source is within the

required levels for your region.

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Verify that the ACT LED for each twisted pair port is ON. If a ACT LED is
OFF, do the following:

❑ Verify that the end node connected to the port is powered ON and

is operating properly.

❑ Check that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the port

on the network extender and to the port on the end node.

❑ Make sure that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters

(328 feet).

❑ Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair

cable: Category 3 or better for 10 Mbps operation, Category 5 and
Category 5E for 100 Mbps operation.

❑ Make sure that the operating parameters of the port on the

network extender are compatible with the end node to which the
port is connected.

Error Messages When using the configuration software, you may encounter the

following error messages:

❑ “No answer from device,” as shown in Figure 27

Figure 27 No Answer Error Message

This error message may occur when your computer is not
responding, in which case you should re-start your computer and
try again.

❑ “Communication error: the program will be closed. Verify serial

connection and restart the program

,” as shown in Figure 28

Figure 28 Communication Error Message

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If you are unable to establish a configuration session with the
network extender and receive this error message, check to be sure
that the management cable is securely connected to the
management port on the network extender and to the RS-232
port on the computer. Then make sure you are selecting the
correct COM1 or COM2 port at the software prompt.

❑ “Max speed cannot be lower than min speed: select different

values

”

This error message occurs when you select a maximum speed that
is lower than the set minimum speed during the selection of
speed ranges on the rate adaptation section on the Configuration
menu screen. Select a higher maximum value to correct the
problem.

❑ “P side must be connected to start this procedure” or “S side must

be connected to start this procedure

”

These error messages occur when the management cable is
connected to the wrong unit for the procedure you are trying to
perform.This could happen if you switch the management cable
between the units without closing the software window. Simply
switch the management cable to the other unit to correct the
problem.

❑ “Can't read link status”

This message occurs when the software cannot read the link
status from the Provider side. Perform the procedure described in
”Configuring the Subscriber Unit” on page 45 to see if link
recovery on the Subscriber unit solves the problem.

Please run this program on S side to set it in Install mode. If S side

❑ “

is already in install mode then configuration can not be
achieved,”

as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29 Run on S Side Error Message

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This error message occurs when the Provider unit cannot achieve
the link with the S or Subscriber side unit using the default speeds
value. Set the Subscriber to Install Mode, as described in
”Configuring the Subscriber Unit” on page 45.

❑ “Configuration file was not found”

❑ “Syntax error in configuration file”

❑ “Configuration cannot be achieved”

These last three error messages indicate a problem with the
configuration software. Try re-loading the software onto your
computer.

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Appendix A

Default Configuration Settings

This appendix lists the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 default settings.

Setting Default

Provider Parameters Monitored Local (Provider)

Speeds

Upstream Max .94 Mbps

Upstream Min .94 Mbps
Downstream Max .94 Mbps
Downstream Min .94 Mbps

Flow

Low to High Selected

Ethernet Port

Duplex Mode Auto-Negotiate
Speed Auto-Negotiate
MDI/MDI-X Auto

Link Recovery

Subscriber Unit Mode Normal

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Appendix B

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: (W x D x H)

109 mm x 95 mm x 25 mm
(4.29 in. x 3.74 in. x 0.98 in.)

Weight: .27 kg (0.6 lbs)

Recommended Minimum

Clearance on All Sides: 5.08 cm (2.0 in.)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)

Storage Temperature: -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)

Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)

Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)

Operating Altitude: 3,000 m (approx. 10,000 ft)

Non-operating Altitude: 4,000 m (approx.13,100 ft)

Power Specifications

Power Consumption: 6 Watts

Input Supply Current: 500 mA

Input Supply Voltage: 12V DC

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Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications

Emission: EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15Class A, C-TICK

Immunity: EN55024

Safety: EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

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Appendix C

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information

Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for
the safety statements in this guide.

Wichtig: Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen der in diesem
Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinweise in mehreren Sprachen.

Vigtigt: Dette tillæg indeholder oversættelser i flere sprog af
sikkerhedsadvarslerne i denne håndbog.

Belangrijk: Deze appendix bevat vertalingen in meerdere talen van de
veiligheidsopmerkingen in deze gids.

Important: Cette annexe contient la traduction en plusieurs langues des
instructions de sécurité figurant dans ce guide.

Tärkeää: Tämä liite sisältää tässä oppaassa esiintyvät turvaohjeet usealla
kielellä.

Importante: questa appendice contiene traduzioni in più lingue degli
avvisi di sicurezza di questa guida.

Viktig: Dette tillegget inneholder oversettelser til flere språk av
sikkerhetsinformasjonen i denne veiledningen.

Importante: Este anexo contém traduções em vários idiomas das
advertências de segurança neste guia.

Importante: Este apéndice contiene traducciones en múltiples idiomas
de los mensajes de seguridad incluidos en esta guía.

Obs! Denna bilaga innehåller flerspråkiga översättningar av
säkerhetsmeddelandena i denna handledning.

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Standards: This product meets the following safety standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Radiated Energy

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 this 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.

Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC,
can void your right to operate this equipment.

FCC Part 68 Product Identifier

This equipment complies with Part 68 if the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the bottom of the equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the following format:

• US: A5TOT00BMC60X

If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

Industry Canada

This equipment complies with Industry Canada CS03 Standard, Certificate Number:

- IC:336A-MC60X.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.



1 RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, C-TICK

 2 Immunity EN55024
 3 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Safety

 4 Power to the hub must be sourced only from the adapter.

Europe—EC

Use TÜV licensed AC adapter of 12 V DC, min 500 mA.

Other Countries

Use a Safety Agency Approved AC adapter of 12 V DC, min 500 mA.

 5 Caution: Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize equipment

disconnect the power cord.

 6 Lightning Danger

Danger: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.

 7 Do not block air vents.

 8 Do not connect a telephone line into the signal connector.

 9 Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum ambient

temperature of 40 degrees C.

 10 All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes.

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Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen.

1 Hochfrequenzstörung EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A,



C-TICK

 2 Störsicherheit EN55024

 3 Elektrische Sicherheit EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Sicherheit

 4 Der Buchse darf nur aus dem Adpater Strom zugeführt werden.

Europe—EC

Gebrauchen Sie einen von TÜV zugelassenen Wechselstromadapter für Gleichstrom
12 Vdc, 500 mA.

 5 Vorsicht: Das netzkabel dient zum trennen der stromversorgung. Zur trennung vom

netz, kabel aus der steckdose ziehen.

 6 Gefahr Durch Blitzschlag

Gefahr: Keine Arbeiten am Gerät oder an den Kabeln während eines Gewitters

ausführen.

 7 Entlüftungsöffnungen nicht versperren.

 8 Verbinden Sie nicht das Telefonkabel mit dem Signalverbindungsstecker.

 9 Betriebstemperatur: Dieses Produkt wurde für den Betrieb in einer

Umgebungstemperatur von nicht mehr als 40° C entworfen.

 10 Alle Länder: Installation muß örtlichen und nationalen elektrischen Vorschriften

entsprechen.

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Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder.

1 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemissionEN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A,



C-TICK

 2 Immunitet EN55024

 3 Elektrisk sikkerhed EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Sikkerhed

 4 Strømforsyningen til apparatet må udelukkende tages fra

tilpasningstransformatoren.

Europe - EC

Brug kun TÜV godkendt vekselstrømstransformator på 12 Vdc, 500 mA.

 5 Advarsel: Den strømførende ledning bruges til at afbryde strømmen. Skal

strømmen til apparatet afbrydes, tages ledningen ud af stikket.

 6 Fare Under Uvejr

Fare: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med

LYNAKTIVITET.

 7 Ventilationsåbningerne må ikke blokeres.

 8 Tilslut ikke telefonledninger til signalstikforbindelsen.

 9 Betjeningstemperatur: Dette apparat er konstrueret til en omgivende temperatur

på maksimum 40 grader C.

 10 Alle Lande: Installation af produktet skal ske i overensstemmelse med lokal og

national lovgivning for elektriske installationer.

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Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen.

1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A,



C-TICK

 2 Immuniteit EN55024

 3 Electrische Veiligheid EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Veiligheid

 4 Stroom mag alleen via de adapter naar het apparaat toegevoerd worden.

Europe - EC

Gebruik een door TÜV gekeurde wisselstroomadapter van 12 Vdc, 500 mA.

 5 Waarschuwing: Het toestel wordt uitgeschakeld door de stroomkabel te

ontkoppelen. Om het toestel stroomloos te maken: de stroomkabel ontkoppelen.

 6 Gevaar Voor Blikseminslag

Gevaar: NIET aan toestellen of KABELS WERKEN bij BLIKSEM.

 7 Ventilatiegaten niet blokkeren.

 8 Sluit geen telefoonlijn aan op de signaalverbinding.

 9 Bedrijfstemperatuur: De omgevingstemperatuur voor dit produkt mag niet meer

bedragen dan 40 graden Celsius.

 10 Alle Landen: het toestel installeren overeenkomstig de lokale en nationale

elektrische voorschriften.

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Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes.

1 Eemission d’interférences



radioélectriques EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15 Classe A,

C-TICK

 2 Immunité EN55024

 3 Sécurité électrique EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Sécurité

 4 L’alimentation du concentrateur doit être uniquement fournie par l’adaptateur.

Europe - EC

Utiliser un adaptateur secteur conforme TÜV de 12 V dc, 500 mA en courant continu.

 5 Attention: Le cordon d’alimentation sert de mise hors circuit. Pour couper

l’alimentation du matériel, débrancher le cordon.

 6 Danger De Foudre

Danger: NE PAS MANIER le matériel ou les CÂBLES lors d’activité orageuse.

 7 Ne pas bloquer les fentes d’aération.

 8 Ne pas connecter une ligne téléphonique au connecteur de signaux.

 9 Température De Fonctionnement: Ce matériel est capable de tolérer une

température ambiante maximum de 40 degrés Celsius.

 10 Pour Tous Pays: Installer le matériel conformément aux normes électriques

nationales et locales.

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Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen.

1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A, FCC Part 15 Luokka A,



C-TICK

 2 Kestävyys EN55024

 3 Sähköturvallisuus EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Turvallisuus

 4 Tähtipisteeseen (hub) syötettävän virran pitää tulla ainoastaan sovittimesta.

Europe - EC

Käytä TÜV-lisenssillä valmistettua verkkosovitinta, jonka tasajännitteen
nimellisarvot ovat 12 Vdc, 500 mA (milliampeeria).

 5 Huomautus: Virtajohtoa käytetään virrankatkaisulaitteena. Virta katkaistaan

irrottamalla virtajohto.

 6 Salamaniskuvaara

Hengenvaara: ÄLÄ TYÖSKENTELE laitteiden tai KAAPELEIDEN KANSSA

SALAMOINNIN AIKANA.

 7 Älä tuki ilmareikiä

 8 Älä liitä puhelinlinjaa signaalin liittimeen.

 9 Käyttölämpötila: Tämä tuote on suunniteltu ympäröivän ilman

maksimilämpötilalle 40° C.

 10 Kaikki Maat: Asenna tuote paikallisten ja kansallisten

sähköturvallisuusmääräysten mukaisesti.

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Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard.

1 Emissione RFI (interferenza di



radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15 Classe A,

C-TICK

 2 Immunità EN55024

 3 Sicurezza elettrica EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Norme Di Sicurezza

 4 Questo dispositivo deve essere alimentato solo mediante l’adattatore.

Europe - EC

Utilizzare l’adattatore per c.a. da 12 Vdc, 500 mA conforme alla normativa TÜV.

 5 Attenzione: Il cavo di alimentazione è usato come dispositivo di disattivazione. Per

togliere la corrente al dispositivo staccare il cavo di alimentazione.

 6 Pericolo Di Fulmini

Pericolo: NON LAVORARE sul dispositivo o sui CAVI durante PRECIPITAZIONI

TEMPORALESCHE.

 7 Non ostruire le prese d’aria.

 8 Non collegare una linea telefonica al connettore del segnale.

 9 Temperatura Di Funzionamento: Questo prodotto è concepito per una

temperatura ambientale massima di 40 gradi centigradi.

 10 Tutti I Paesi: installare il prodotto in conformità delle vigenti normative elettriche

nazionali.

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Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer.

1 RFI stråling EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A,



C-TICK

 2 Immunittet EN55024

 3 Elektrisk sikkerhet EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Sikkerhet

 4 All strømtilførsel må komme fra adapteren.

Europe - EC

Benytt TÜV-godkjent AC-adapter på 12 Vdc, 500 mA (milliampere).

 5 Forsiktig: Strømledningen brukes til å frakoble utstyret. For å deaktivisere

utstyret, må strømforsyningen kobles fra.

 6 Fare For Lynnedslag

Fare: ARBEID IKKE på utstyr eller KABLER i TORDENVÆR.

 7 Blokker ikke luftventilene.

 8 Telefonlinje må ikke koples til signalkontakten.

 9 Driftstemperatur: Dette produktet er konstruert for bruk i maksimum

romtemperatur på 40 grader celsius.

 10 Alle Land: Produktet må installeres i samsvar med de lokale og nasjonale elektriske

koder.

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Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões.

1 Emissão de interferência de



radiofrequência EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15 Classe A,

C-TICK

 2 Imunidade EN55024

 3 Segurança eléctrica EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Segurança

 4 Use somente o adaptador fornecido para alimentação elétrica do hub.

Europe - EC

Use um adaptador de corrente alternada com saída DC de 12 Vdc, 500 mA em
conformidade com as especificações da TÜV.

 5 Cuidado: O cabo de alimentação é utilizado como um dispositivo de desconexão.

Para deseletrificar o equipamento, desconecte o cabo de ALIMENTAÇÃO.

 6 Perigo De Choque Causado Por Raio

Perigo: NÃO TRABALHE no equipamento ou nos CABOS durante períodos

suscetíveis a QUEDAS DE RAIO.

 7 Não bloqueie as aberturas de ventilação.

 8 Não conecte uma linha telefônica ao conector de sinal.

 9 Temperatura De Funcionamento: Este produto foi projetado para uma

temperatura ambiente máxima de 40 graus centígrados.

 10 Todos Os Países: Instale o produto de acordo com as normas nacionais e locais para

instalações elétricas.

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Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares.

1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A, FCC Part 15 Clase A,



C-TICK

 2 Inmunidad EN55024

 3 Seguridad eléctrica EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Seguridad

 4 La energía para el dispositivo central o “hub” debe provenir únicamente del

adaptador.

Europe - EC

Utilizar un adaptador de corriente alterna autorizado TÜV de 12 Vdc, 500 mA.

 5 Atencion: El cable de alimentacion se usa como un dispositivo de desconexion. Para

desactivar el equipo, desconecte el cable de alimentación.

 6 Peligro De Rayos

Peligro: NO REALICE NINGUN TIPO DE TRABAJO O CONEXION en los equipos

o en LOS CABLES durante TORMENTAS ELECTRICAS.

 7 No bloquee las aberturas para ventilacion.

 8 No conectar ninguna línea telefónica al conector de señales.

 9 Temperatura Requerida Para La Operación: Este producto está diseñado para

una temperatura ambiental máxima de 40 grados C.

 10 Para Todos Los Países: Monte el producto de acuerdo con los Códigos Eléctricos

locales y nacionales.

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Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder.

1 Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A, FCC Part 15 Klass A,



C-TICK

 2 Immunitet EN55024

 3 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

Säkerhet

 4 Endast anslutningsenheten får vara kraftkälla till centralen.

Europe - EC

Använd en växelströmsanslutningsenhet licensierad av TÜV. Likström 12 Vdc, 500
mA.

 5 Varning: Nätkabeln används som strömbrytare för att koppla från strömmen, dra

ur nätkabeln.

 6 Fara För Blixtnedslag

Fara: ARBETA EJ på utrustningen eller kablarna vid ÅSKVÄDER.

 7 Blockera inte luftventilerna.

 8 Koppla inte telefonledning till signalkontakten.

 9 Driftstemperatur: Denna produkt är konstruerad för rumstemperatur ej

överstigande 40 grader Celsius.



10 Alla Länder: Installera produkten i enlighet med lokala och statliga bestämmelser

för elektrisk utrustning.

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