Planet VC-231GP User Manual
1-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE +
Ethernet to VDSL2 Converter
VC-231GP
User’s Manual
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Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2018.
Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
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Disclaimer
PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will
work properly in all environments and applications, and makes
no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed,
with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or
tness for a particular purpose. PLANET has made every effort
to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have
occurred.
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User’s Manual, at any time without notice.
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Standby mode
operation. For energy saving, please remove the power cable to
disconnect the device from the power circuit. Without removing
power cable, the device will still consume power from the
power source. In view of Saving the Energy and reducing the
unnecessary power consumption, it is strongly suggested to
remove the power connection for the device if this device is not
intended to be active.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and
human health as a result of the presence of
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, end users of electrical and electronic
equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted
municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
PLANET 1-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE + Ethernet to VDSL2
Converter User’s Manual
For Model: VC-231GP
Revision: 1.0 (September 2018)
Part No.: 2350-AC0540-000
Table of Contents
1. Package Contents .............................................................. 5
2. Product Features ............................................................... 6
3. Hardware Introduction ....................................................... 8
3.1 Front Panel and LED Indicators .....................................8
3.2 Rear Panel and Mode DIP Switch ................................ 10
3.3 Power Information ..................................................... 13
4. Connecting And Using The VDSL2 Bridge ........................... 14
4.1 Point-to-Point Application - LAN to LAN Connection ...... 15
4.2 Point-to-Multipoint Application - Connect to IP DSLAM .. 17
5. Product Specications ...................................................... 19
6. Troubleshooting ............................................................... 23
7. FAQs .............................................................................. 24
8. Customer Support ........................................................... 25
APPENDIX: Wall-mount Installation ....................................... 26
1. Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing PLANET 1-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at
PoE + Ethernet to VDSL2 Converter, VC-231GP. Open the box of
the VC-231GP and carefully unpack it. The box should contain
the following items:
VC-231GP x1 User’s Manual x 1
RJ11 Telephone Wire x 1 Splitter x 1
AC-DC Power Adapter (Input: 54V DC, 0.74A max) x 1
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer immediately; if possible, retain the carton including the
original packing material, and use them again to repack the
product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.
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2. Product Features
¾ Physical
1-port 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 with IEEE 802.3af/
802.3at PoE Injector
1 RJ11, connector for VDSL port with VDSL connection
Additional splitter for POTS connection
¾ Power over Ethernet
Complies with IEEE 802.3at/af PoE Plus end-span PSE
1 IEEE 802.3at/af device powered
Supports PoE Power up to 30.8 watts for PoE port
Provides DC 52V power over RJ45 Ethernet cable to PD
with Ethernet port
Auto-detects IEEE 802.3at/af equipment and protects
devices from being damaged by incorrect installation
Remote power feeding up to 100m
IEEE 802.3at/af splitter devices compatible
¾ VDSL2 Features
Cost-effective bridge function to connect two Ethernet LANs
Point-to-multipoint application: Compatible with PLANET
and third-party VDSL2 IP DSLAM for last-mile solution
Point-to-point application: LAN to LAN extension over
phone wire
Up to 150/150Mbps bandwidth (in G.INP, Sym, 8dB mode)
ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 standard
ITU-T G.993.5 G.Vectoring and G.INP
DMT-based coding technology
Additional POST splitter to share voice and data
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CO/CPE mode selectable via DIP switch
Selectable target band plan (symmetric and asymmetric)
and SNR margin
Half duplex back pressure and IEEE 802.3x full duplex
pause frame ow control
Voice and data communication can be shared simultane-
ously based on the existing telephone wire with distance up
to 1.4km
Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag transparency
VDSL2 stand-alone transceiver for simple bridge modem
application
Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply by Plug
and Play)
Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
¾ Layer 2 Features
Supports auto-negotiation and 10/100Mbps half/full duplex
and 1000Mbps full duplex mode on RJ45 port
Prevents packet loss with back pressure (half-duplex) and
IEEE 802.3x pause frame ow control (full-duplex)
¾ Hardware Features
Compact size, wall-mountable design
Metal case, good for heat sinking
Easy installation; ideal solution for space-limited locations
Power Input: DC 54V, 0.74A power adapter
LED Indicators
System: Power (Green)
TP port: 100BASE-TX LNK/ACT (Green), 1000BASE-T
LNK/ACT (Green), PoE-in-Use (Amber)
VDSL port: CO (Green), CPE (Green), VDSL (Green)
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3. Hardware Introduction
3.1 Front Panel and LED Indicators
VC-231GP Front Panel
VDSL
VC-231GP
Ethernet over VDSL 2 Converter
1000
100
PWR
CO
CPE
PoE-in-UseTP
10/100/1000
Figure 3-1-1: VC-231GP Front Panel
f 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 connector for Ethernet and
802.3at/af PoE injector
f RJ11 connector for VDSL2; connect to IP DSLAM or another
VDSL2 equipment
f LEDs for power, Ethernet, PoE and VDSL
VC-231GP LED Indicators
¾ System
LED Color Function
Indicates that the VC-231GP has
Lit
PWR Green
power.
Indicates that the VC-231GP has no
Off
power.
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¾ VDSL
LED Color Function
Indicates that the VDSL link is
Lit
established.
Fast
VDSL Green
CO Green Lit
CPE Green Lit
¾ 10/100/1000BASE-T 802.3at PoE Port
LED Color Function
1000 Green
100 Green
Indicates that the VDSL link is at
Blink
training status (about 10 seconds).
Slow
Indicates that the VDSL link is at idle
Blink
status.
Indicates the VC-231GP is running in
CO mode.
Indicates the VC-231GP is running in
CPE mode.
Indicates that the port is operating at
Lit
1000Mbps.
Indicates that the VC-231GP actively
Blink
sending or receiving data over that
port at 1000Mbps.
Indicates that the port is link down
Off
or operating at 10/100Mbps.
Indicates that the port is operating at
Lit
100Mbps or 10Mbps.
Indicates that the VC-231GP is actively
Blink
sending or receiving data over that
port at 100Mbps or 10Mbps.
Indicates that the port is link down
Off
or operating at 1000Mbps.
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