Planet VC-234G, VC-231G User Manual
Gigabit Ethernet over VDSL2
Converter/Bridge
VC-231G/VC-234G
User’s Manual
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Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2017.
Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
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Disclaimer
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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.
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is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference 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 Gigabit Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter/Bridge User’s
Manual
For Models: VC-231G, VC-234G
Revision: 1.0 (June 2017)
Part No.: 2350-AC0500-000
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 ................................11
3.3 Power Information .....................................................15
4. Connecting And Using The VDSL2 Bridge ...........................16
4.1 Point-to-Point Application--LAN to LAN Connection ........18
4.2 Point-to-Multipoint Application--Connect to IP DSLAM....19
5. Product Specications .......................................................22
6. Performace Table ..............................................................24
7. Troubleshooting ................................................................26
8. FAQ .............................................................................27
9. Customer Support ............................................................29
Appendix: Wall-mount and Chassis Installation .......................30
1. Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing PLANET Gigabit Ethernet over VDSL
Converter/Bridge, VC-231G/VC-234G. In the following section,
the term “VDSL2 Bridge” means the VC-231G or VC-234G.
Open the box of the VDSL2 Bridge and carefully unpack it. The
box should contain the following items:
VC-231G VC-234G User’s Manual x 1
5V, 2A Power
Adapter 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.
Splitter x 1
(VC-231G only)
RJ11 Telephone
Wire x 1
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2. Product Features
Physical
VC-231G
¾ 1 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X ports
¾ 1 RJ11, built-in splitters for POTS connection
¾ Additional splitter for POTS connection
VC-234G
¾ 4 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X ports
¾ 1 RJ11, built-in splitters for POTS connection
¾ 1 VDSL2 RJ11 female phone jack
Product Features
¾ Cost-effective bridge function to connect two Ethernet LANs
¾ Point-to-multipoint application: Compatible with PLANET
and third-party VDSL2 IP DSLAM for last mile soltuion
¾ Point-to-point application: LAN to LAN extension over phone
wire
¾ Up to 200/160Mbps bandwidth (in G.INP, Sym, 8dB mode)
¾ ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 standard
¾ ITU-T G.993.5 G.vectoring and G.INP
¾ DMT-based coding technology
¾ POST splitter to share voice and date
¾ CO/CPE mode selectable via DIP switch
¾ Selectable target band plan (symmetric and asymmetric)
and SNR margin
¾ Half duplex back pressure and IEEE 802.3x full duplex
pause frame ow control
¾ One RJ11 connector for VDSL port with VDSL connection
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¾ Voice and data communication can be shared simultane-
ously based on the existing telephone wire with distance up
to 1.4km
¾ Supports a packet size of up to 9K bytes; IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN tag transparency
¾ VDSL2 stand-alone transceiver for simple bridge modem
application
¾ Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply by Plug
and Play)
¾ Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
Hardware Features
¾ Compact size, wall-mountable design
¾ Metal case, good for heat sinking
¾ Easy installation; ideal solution for space-limited locations
¾ Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700/
MC-1500/MC-1500R/MC-1500R48)
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3. Hardware Introduction
3.1 Front Panel and LED Indicators
VC-231G Front Panel
VDSL
VC-231G
Ethernet over VDSL 2 Converter
Figure 3-1-1: VC-231G Front Panel
¾ 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 connector for Ethernet
¾ RJ11 connector for VDSL2; connect to IP DSLAM or another
VDSL2 Bridge
¾ LEDs for power, Ethernet and VDSL
VC-231G LED Indicators
System
LED Color Function
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge has
Lit
PWR Green
power.
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge has no
Off
power.
VDSL
LED Color Function
Indicates that the VDSL link is
Lit
established.
Fast
VDSL Green
Indicates that the VDSL link is at training
Blink
status (about 10 seconds).
Slow
Indicates that the VDSL link is at idle
Blink
status.
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TP
1000
100
PWR
10/100/1000
CO
CPE
CO Green Lit
CPE Green Lit
Indicates the VDSL2 Bridge is running in
CO mode.
Indicates the VDSL2 Bridge is running in
CPE mode.
100/1000BASE-T Port
LED Color Function
Indicates that the port is operating at
Lit
1000Mbps.
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge is
1000 Green
Blink
actively sending or receiving data over
that port at 1000Mbps.
Indicates that the port is link down or
Off
1000Mbps.
Indicates that the port is operating at
Lit
100Mbps or 10Mbps.
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge is
100 Green
Blink
actively sending or receiving data over
that port at 100Mbps or 10Mbps.
Indicates that the port is link down or
Off
10Mbps.
Front Panel - VC-234G
1000
LNK/ACT
VC-234G
10/100
1
2 3 4 VDSL CPE
Figure 3-1-2: VC-234G Front Panel
¾ LEDs for power, Ethernet and VDSL
Ethernet over VDSL Bridge
CO
Power
2
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LED Indicators – VC-234G
System
LED Color Function
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge has
Lit
PWR Green
VDSL
LED Color Function
VDSL Green
CO Green Lit
CPE Green Lit
100/1000BASE-T Port
LED Color Function
1000 Green
power.
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge has no
Off
power.
Indicates that the VDSL link is
Lit
established.
Fast
Indicates that the VDSL link is at training
Blink
status (about 10 seconds).
Slow
Indicates that the VDSL link is at idle
Blink
status.
Indicates the VDSL2 Bridge is running in
CO mode.
Indicates the VDSL2 Bridge is running in
CPE mode.
Indicates that the port is operating at
Lit
1000Mbps.
Indicates that the VDSL2 Bridge is
Blink
actively sending or receiving data over
that port at 1000Mbps.
Indicates that the port is link down or
Off
1000Mbps.
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