Planet VC-202A User Manual

1-Port 10/100Base-TX + 1-Port BNC Ethernet over

VC-202A

Coaxial Extender

Ethernet Distance extension via Coaxial

PLANET VC-202A is the high-performance Ethernet-over-Coaxial extender

that converts between twisted pair (UTP) and coaxial cable for every kind

of IP Ethernet application. It offers the absolutely fastest data transmission

speed over existing coaxial cable without the need of rewiring. On the

UTP side, the VC-202A uses a modular EIA / TIA 568 RJ-45 connector

that supports CAT-5/5e or above wiring with the distance up to 100

meters (328 feet). On the coaxial cable side, the VC-202A utilizes a BNC

connector that supports 50ohm or 75ohm coaxial cable with the distance

up to 3km. It is ideal for extending the distance and signal conversion by

transmitting the Ethernet data from the coaxial cable for any type of IP

network device such as IP camera, wireless access point, NVR and digital

signage.

The VC-202A equips one RJ-45 and one BNC Port to transmit the

Ethernet data over the most widespread coaxial cable. Therefore, it is very

suitable and costless for upgrading legacy devices to new digital devices of

IP-based network because almost every house or block on the street could

use the existing coaxial cable to transmit data to the Internet and the

whole building could share the Internet line in the wide network area with

minimum cost. Reuse the existing cable instead of new wire can save extra

wiring cost as the coaxial cable and Ethernet line are already available.

Easy Installation

There are two selectable models of the VC-202A, one is used for client

side (CPE) and the other is for central side (CO). The VC-202A converter is

a plug and play device without the need of configuring by software and

is also compliant with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the rich

diagnostic LEDs on the front-panel show the operating status of individual

port and the whole system.

Provides Superior Upstream and Downstream Transmission

The VC-202A defines asymmetric (Plan 998) and symmetric mode for the

transmission of upstream and downstream signals. The symmetric mode

provides similar transmission rate on both downstream and upstream.

On the other hand, the asymmetric mode performs higher transmission

quality in short range for central side (CO). In all, when the VC-202A is in

symmetric mode, it provides better upstream performance, and when it is

in asymmetric mode, it gives better downstream performance.

Before

UTP

IP Camera

After (with VC-202A)

UTP UTP

IP Camera

Coaxial

VDSL2

3.0km

100m

NVR

VC-202AVC-202A

NVR

VDSL2

100BASE--TX UTP

VDSL2 Coaxial Cable

Cost-effective / Quick Upgrade Legacy Devices to All-IP network

PLANET VC-202A Ethernet extender provides a quick replacement and

smooth migration solution from existing analog system to full digital

system. For example:

- Upgrade analog camera to digital IP Camera

- IP Digital Signage deployment

- Cable TV to IPTV

Key Features

• Deﬁnes Asymmetric (Plan 998) and Symmetric for the transmission of upstream and downstream signals

• Cost-effective Proﬁle 17a CO / CPE bridge solution

• One box design, CO / CPE selectable via DIP Switch

• Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3x

standards

• DMT (Discrete Multi-Tone) line coding

• Half Duplex Back-Pressure and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Pause

Frame Flow-Control

• Supports up to 1,536 bytes packet size, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag transparent

• Standalone transceiver for simple bridge modem application

• Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply as Plug-and-

Play)

• Selectable target band plan and target SNR margin

• Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnostics

• Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700 /

1500 / 1500R / 1500R48)

• Compact in size, easy installation

Data Sheet

Applications

Community / Campus Surveillance and Security over IP

To take advantage of digital surveillance system and keep the beneﬁts of coaxial cable, the VC-202A helps the community, campus and enterprises to upgrade analog camera system to IP camera surveillance without using additional new wires. The Extender is a switching architecture with one RJ-45 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port and one BNC Ethernet over Coaxial port. Just plug-in the UTP cable of IP camera to Ethernet port and the existing coaxial cable to the BNC connector. It is easy to deploy and extend the distance with signal conversion by transmitting the Ethernet data from the standard coaxial cable. Furthermore, with high transmit data rate, the VC-202A solution supports multiple IP cameras input for sharing in one coaxial cable to reduce the cost of cabling.

VC-202A

IP Camera

Analog Camera

VC-202A CPE

IP Cameras Quick Expansion

A/V

VDSL2

3.0 km

Long Reach

DVR Utility

DVR

100BASE-TX UTP

A/V

Audio Line / Video Line

Reuse Coaxial Cable, Digitalized IP Surveillance

IP Camera NVR

VC-202A CO+ MC-700 Chassis

Ethernet Switch

VDSL2

100BASE-TX UTP

VDSL2 Coaxial Cable

IP Camera

Ethernet Switch

VC-202A CPE

VC-202A CO

VDSL2

Reuse Coaxial Cable

VDSL2

CAM Viewer

100BASE-TX UTP

VDSL2 Coaxial Cable

3.0 km

Long Reach

Data Sheet

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