Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter
VC-201 / VC-202
User’s Manual
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Revision
Ethernet Over VDSL2 Converter User’s Manual
For Models: VC-201 / VC-202
Rev 1.0 (September 2007)
Part No.: 2010-AC0070-000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ...............................................................7
1.1 Checklist .............................................................7
1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter ......7
1.3 Key Features ..................................................... 10
1.4 Specications ....................................................11
2. Hardware Description ................................................ 14
2.1 Front Panel ....................................................... 14
2.1.1 LED indicators ..........................................15
2.2 The Rear Panel .................................................. 16
2.2.1 MODE DIP Switch .....................................16
3. Installing and Using VDSL Converter ......................... 19
3.1 Install the Ethernet Over VDSL2 Converter ..........19
3.1.1 VC-201 LAN to LAN connection ..................19
3.1.2 VC-201 Connect to Multi-Port Master .......... 20
3.2 Connecting VC-201 ............................................21
3.2.1 Connecting Standalone PC ......................... 21
3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN ..22
3.3 Connecting VC-202 ............................................23
3.3.1 Connecting Standalone IP device ............... 23
3.3.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN ..24
3.4 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting ............... 25
4. POWER INFORMATION .............................................. 27
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................ 28
6. FAQ .......................................................................
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1. Introduction
1.1 Checklist
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
● Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter
● Power Adapter
● RJ-11 Telephone line (VC-201 only)
● User’s Manual
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the
carton including the original packing material, and use them
against to repack the product in case there is a need to
return it to us for repair.
1.2 Introduction to Ethernet over VDSL2
Converter
PLANET’s state-of-the-art Ethernet-over-VDSL2 products
are based on two core networking technologies: Ethernet
and VDSL2 (Very-high-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line).
This technology offers the absolute fastest possible data
transmission speeds over existing copper telephone lines or
coaxial cables without the need for rewiring.
The VC-201/VC-202 Ethernet over VDSL2 converters has a
switching architecture with one RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet
port and one symmetric Ethernet over VDSL port (symmetry
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means upstream and downstream rate are the same or
Note
similar) – the VDSL port can be RJ-11 connectors or BNC
connector. The VC-201/VC-202 can be set to CO mode or
CPE mode via a DIP switch. When the VC-20X-CO is used
to connect to the other VC-20X-CPE as a standalone pair, up
to 100/55Mbps asymmetric data rate within 200m and up
to 30/6Mbps asymmetric data rate at 1km. This capability
is ideal for use as an Ethernet extender for your existing
Ethernet network.
PLANET’s VDSL2 Converter solution provides a much
cheaper replacement and smooth migration for existing
Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) networks.
The cable specications of the connection are listed as
following:
● 10BASE-T, Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP
● 100BASE-TX, Category 5 UTP
● Ethernet over VDSL, Twisted-pair telephone wires
● Ethernet over VDSL, Coaxial cable
The two drawings listed below are typical application for the
Ethernet over VDSL converter.
Slave device (CPE) must connect to Master
device (CO) through the telephone wire. Slave
cannot connect to Slave and Master cannot
connect to Master. To define the VC-201 to CO
or CPE, please refer to section 2.2.1 for more
detail.
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1.3 Key Features
The converter provides the following key features:
● Cost-effect VDSL2 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 ow control
● Built-in POTS/ISDN splitter
● Voice and data communication can be shared on the ex
isting telephone wire simultaneously
● Support up to 1536 bytes packet size, 802.1Q VLAN tag
transparent
● VDSL2 stand-alone transceiver for simple bridge modem
application
● Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply as Plug-
and-Play)
● Selectable target data rate and target SNR margin
● Support extensive LED indicators for network diagnostics
● Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-
700/1000R/1500)
● Compact in size, easy installation
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1.4 Specications
Product
Hardware Specication
10/100Base-TX
VDSL
Ports
PHONE
DIP Switch
Functionality
Encoding
VC-201 VC-202
1 RJ-45, Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
1 RJ-11, female
Phone Jack
1 RJ-11, Built-in
splitters for
POTS/ISDN
connection
4 position DIP switch
• CO / CPE mode select
• Selectable fast and interleaved mode
• Selectable target Data Rate
• Selectable target SNR mode
• VDSL-DM
- ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL
- ITU-T G.997.1
- ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 (Prole 12a
Support), Annex A
1 BNC, female
connector
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LED Indicators
Cabling
Ethernet
VDSL
• One Power,
• 3 for RJ-11/VDSL2 WAN :
- Green, LNK/ACT
- Green, CO mode
- Green, CPE mode
• 2 for per RJ-45 10/100Base-TX port
- Green, LNK/ACT.
- Green, Speed
• 10Base-T: 2-pair UTP Cat.3,4,5 up to 100m
(328ft)
• 100Base-TX: 2-pair UTP Cat.5, up to 100m
(328ft)
Twisted-pair telephone
or ISDN wires
(AWG24 or better) up
to 6.0k feet
50 ohm, RG58A/U,
RG58C/U, RG58/U or
equivalent
Performance*
(Down Stream / Up
Stream)
Power Requirement
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
200m -> 100/55Mbps
400m -> 90/40Mbps
600m -> 70/10Mbps
800m -> 48/8Mbps
1000m -> 30/6Mbps
5V DC 2A
0~50ºC
-25~70ºC
200m -> 100/65Mbps
400m -> 100/65Mbps
600m -> 100/58Mbps
800m -> 100/52Mbps
1000m -> 100/42Mbps
1600m-> 70/10Mbps
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Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Standard Conformance
Regulation Compliance
Standards Compliance
* The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the copper
wire or coaxial cable and environment factors.
10% to 90% , relative humidity, noncondensing
10% to 90% , relative humidity, noncondensing
FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
ITU-T
- G.993.1 (VDSL)
- G.997.1
- G.993.2 VDSL2 (Prole 12a Support),
Annex A
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2. Hardware Description
VC-201 provides 2 RJ-11 ports for voice connection (like
telephone or ISDN) and for network line connection.
VC-202 provides 1 BNC connector and supports 50 ohm
cable with distance of up to 1.6km
Both VC-201 and VC-202 provide 1 RJ-45 ports for two
different running speed –10Mbps, 100Mbps, in the same
converter and automatically distinguish the speed of
incoming connection.
This section describes the hardware features of these
Converters. For easier control of the converter, familiarize
yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel
illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED indicators.
Before connecting any network device to the converter, read
this chapter carefully.
2.1 Front Panel
The units’ front panel provides a simple interface monitoring
the converter.
● VC-201 Front Panel
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● VC-202 Front Panel
2.1.1 LED indicators
The rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel can provide the
operating status of individual port and whole system.
● System
LED Color Function
PWR
● VDSL
Green
LED Color Function
LNK/
Green
ACT
Green Lit:
CO
Green Lit:
CPE
Lit: Power ON
Off: Power OFF
Indicate that the VDSL link is
Lit:
established.
Fast
Indicate that the VDSL link is at training
Blink:
status(about 10 seconds)
Slow
Indicate that the VDSL link is at idle
Blink:
status
Off: Indicate that the port is link down
Indicate the VDSL Bridge is running at
CO mode
Indicate the VDSL Bridge is running at
CPE mode
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● 10/100Base-TX Port
LED Color Function
Lit: Indicate that the port is link up.
LNK/
ACT
100
Green
Green
Indicate that the converter is actively
Blink:
sending or receiving data over that port
Off: Indicate that the port is link down
Indicate that the port is operating at
Lit:
100Mbps.
Indicate that the port is link down or
Off:
10Mbps.
2.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel of the converter is shown below.
● VC-201 / VC-202 Rear Panel
2.2.1 MODE DIP Switch
The converter provides 4 selective transmission modes.
By switching the transmission modes, you can obtain a
best transmission mode to suit with phone line quality or
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distance of connectivity. The following is the summary table
of transmission setting, bandwidth and distance extensibility
tested for AWG 24 (0.5mm) twisted-pair without noise and
cross talk.
DIP-1 DIP-2 DIP-3 DIP-4
Mode Channel Rate Limit SNR
OFF CO Interleave 50/20 Mbps 9dB
ON(default) CPE Fast No Limit 6dB
● CO / CPE
▪ CO (Central Ofce) – the Master device mode, usually
the CO device will be located at the data center of ISP
or enterprise to link to the backbone.
▪ CPE (customer premises equipment) – the Slave device
mode, usually the CPE device will be located at branch
ofce, home or remote side as the long reach data receiver. The CPE can be connect to the PC, IP Camera or
Wireless Access Point and etc network devices.
● Fast and Interleave mode: (For CO Mode only)
▪ Fast mode guarantees a minimum end to end latency
less than 1 ms.
▪ Interleaved mode provides impulse noises protection for
any impulse noise with a duration less than 250 us. Interleaved mode has a maximum end to end latency of
10m sec.
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● Rate Limit: (For CO Mode only)
Note
User has the ability to select xed data rate. When Rate
Limit is selected, the system will lock the date rate at
50Mbps/20Mbps whenever the calculated SNR margin is
higher than 9 dB. This gives best system stability.
● Target SNR (Signal Noise Ratio) Margin: (For CO Mode only)
When xed SNR margin is selected, the system will
maintain the SNR margin at 9 dB across all usable loop
length.
Please power off the converter before making any
transmission mode adjustment.
VC-201 and VC-202 require 5V DC power input. It will
conform to the bundled AC adapter. Should you have the
problem to make the power connection, please contact your
local sales representative.
1.The device is a power-required device,
it means, it will not work till it is
powered. If your networks should active
all the time, please consider using UPS
(Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your
device. It will prevent you from network
data loss or network downtime.
2.In some area, installing a surge
suppression device may also help to
protect your converter from being
damaged by unregulated surge or
current to the converter or the power
adapter.
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3. Installing and Using VDSL Converter
3.1 Install the Ethernet Over VDSL2 Converter
The Converter does not require any software conguration.
Users can immediately use any feature of this product
simply by attached the cables and plug power on. There is
some key limitation on the Ethernet over VDSL2 converter.
Please check the following items:
● The device is used for Point-to-Point connection only
(Master device to Slave device) and allows data and voice
work on the same telephone or ISDN lines.
● VC-201 Two RJ-11 connectors for VDSL port. One for
voice device connection (like telephone) and the other
one for network link connection.
Depending on the quality of telephone line, the maximum
distance of one VDSL segment is 1.5km (5000ft) with
AWG 24 telephone wires.
● VC-202 1 BNC connector and supports 50 ohm cable.
Depending on the quality of coaxial cable, the maximum
distance of one VDSL segment is 1.6km with 5C coaxial
cable.
● The distance will change by the quality of telephone wires
and coaxial cables.
3.1.1 VC-201 LAN to LAN connection
Two sets of the converters could be used to link two local
Area networks that are located in different place. Through
the normal telephone line, it could setup a to 100/55Mbps
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asymmetric backbone, but one converter must be Master
(CO mode) and the other one is Slave (CPE mode).
Figure 3-1: VC-201 LAN to LAN connection
3.1.2 VC-201 Connect to Multi-Port Master
In order, to built up a local Internet in apartment, hotel,
campus and hospitality environment.
The Multi-port Master (for example, VC-810S VDSL2 Switch)
need to be placed In the wiring center (MDF room) and
connect to the telephone line system, on the other hand,
need to install a Slave (VC-201 CPE) converter on the
individual client side and connect to the Multi-port Master
through the telephone lines.
When deciding where to put the converter then you must
ensure:
● It is accessible and cables can be connected easily.
● Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as
radios, transmitters and power lines and uorescent lighting xtures.
● Water or moisture can not enter the unit Converter.
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● Air ow around the unit and through the vents in the side
of the case is not restricted (company recommend that
you provide a minimum of 25mm inch clearance)
To prolong the operational life of your units:
● Do not place objects on top of any unit or stack
3.2 Connecting VC-201
3.2.1 Connecting Standalone PC
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201 to a
standalone PC.
1. Set the VC-201 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the
DIP switch at the rear panel.
2. Power on the VC-201 by connecting its power source.
3. Power LED will illuminate.
4. Connect VDSL line from another VDSL device to VDSL
port of the VC-201.
5. LNK LED will from blinking to illuminate.
6. Connect telephone to the PHONE port.
7. Connect Ethernet port to PC Network Interface Card (NIC)
via regular Cat. 5 cable.
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Figure 3-2: Connecting Standalone PC
3.2.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-201 to an
Ethernet LAN.
1. Set the VC-201 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the
DIP switch at the rear panel.
2. Power on the VC-201 by connecting its power source.
3. Power LED will illuminate.
4. Connect VDSL line from another VDSL device to VDSL
port of the VC-201.
5. LNK LED will illuminate.
6. Connect telephone to the PHONE port.
7. Connect Ethernet port to Ethernet Switch (or Broadband
Router) via regular Cat. 5 cable.
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Note
Figure 3-3: Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN
Please refer to your Ethernet device User’s
Manual for the device’s set up information.
3.3 Connecting VC-202
3.3.1 Connecting Standalone IP device
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202 to a
standalone PC.
1. Set the VC-202 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the
DIP switch at the rear panel.
2. Power on the VC-202 by connecting its power source.
3. Power LED will illuminate.
4. Connect coaxial cable from another VDSL device to VDSL
BNC port of the VC-202.
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5. LNK LED will from blinking to illuminate.
6. Connect Ethernet port to Ethernet device via regular Cat.
5 cable.
Figure 3-4: Connecting Standalone IP device
3.3.2 Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN
Refer to the following procedures to setup the VC-202 to an
Ethernet LAN.
1. Set the VC-202 to be CO mode or CPE mode from the
DIP switch at the rear panel.
2. Power on the VC-202 by connecting its power source.
3. Power LED will illuminate.
4. Connect VDSL line / coaxial cable from another VDSL de
vice to VDSL BNC port of the VC-202.
5. LNK LED will illuminate.
6. Connect Ethernet port to Ethernet Switch (or Broadband
Router) via regular Cat. 5 cable.
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Note
Figure 3-5: Connecting Multiple PCs to an Ethernet LAN
Please refer to your Ethernet device User’s
Manual for the device’s set up information.
3.4 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting
To install the VDSL2 Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch
Converter Chassis with standard rack, follow the instructions
described below.
Step 1: Place your VC-201/VC-202 on a hard at surface,
with the front panel positioned towards your front
side.
Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and
rmly tted into the slot of the converter chassis.
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Caution
Figure 3-6: Insert a VDSL2 converter into an available slot
Step 3: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the
Chassis with supplied screws attached to the
package.
Step 4: After the brackets are attached to the Converter
Chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the
brackets to the rack
Step 5: Proceed with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session
3.2 Stand-alone Installation to connect the
network cabling and supply power to your
Converter Chassis.
You must use the screws supplied with
the mounting brackets. Damage caused
to the parts by using incorrect screws
would invalidate your warranty.
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4. POWER INFORMATION
The power jack of VC-20x is with 2.5mm in the central post
and required +5VDC power input. It will conform to the
bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Chassis. Should
you have the problem to make the power connection, please
contact your local sales representative.
Please keep the AC-DC adapter as spare parts when your
VC-20X is installed to a Media Chassis.
2.5mm
DC Receptacle 2.5mm
+5V for each slot
DC receptacle is 2.5mm wide that conforms to and
matches the VDSL2 Converter 2.5mm DC jack’s central
post. Do not install any improper unit, model of the
VDSL2 Converter
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5. Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM:
VDSL LNK LED does not lit after wire is connected to the
VDSL port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify the length of the wire connected between two VC201 is not more than 1.5km. Please also try to adjust the
DIP switch or VC-201 to other SNR mode.
2. Please note you must use one VC-201 with CO mode and
the other VC-201 with CPE mode, connect to each other
to make it work.
SYMPTOM:
TP LNK/ACT LED does not lit after cable is connected to the
port.
CHECKPOINT:
1. Verify you are using the Cat.5 or better cable with RJ-45
connector to connect to the port.
2. If your device (like LAN card) supports to Auto-Negotia
tion, please try to manual set at a xed speed of your
device to solve this problem.
3. The converter and the connected device’s power are on or
not.
4. The port’s cable is rmly seated in its connectors in the
switch and in the associated device.
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5. The connecting cable is good and with correct type.
6. The connecting device, including any network adapter is
functional.
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6. FAQ
Q1: What voltage that VC-201/VC-202 used?
A1: 5VDC, 2A
Q2: What is VDSL2?
A2: VDSL2 (Very High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2),
G.993.2 is the newest and most advanced standard of
xDSL broadband wire line communications.
Designed to support the wide deployment of Triple Play
services such as voice, data, high denition television
(HDTV) and interactive gaming, VDSL2 enable operators and carrier to gradually, exibly, and cost efciently upgrade exiting xDSL-infrastructure.
Q3: What is the best distance for VC-201?
A3: In order to guarantee the stability and better quality of
network, so we would suggest the distance in 1 kilometer is the best for VC-201.
Q4: What is the best date rate for VC-201?
A4: We provide the data rate of the VC-201 is up to
55Mbps/100Mpbs (upstream / downstream) in 200 meters.
Q5: Can VC-201 compatible with VC-102M / VC-102S?
A5: Our VC-201 is base on ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2, and VC-
102M / VC-102S is VDSL1, so it can not compatible
with VC-201.
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Q6: Can VC-201 compatible with VC-200M / VC-200S?
A6: Currently NO, although VC-201 and VC-200M/200S are
base on ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2, but with different chip-
set specication, so far they are not compatible with
each other.
Q7: What is SNR and what’s the effect?
A7: In analog and digital communications, Signal-to-
Noise Ratio, often written SNR, is a measure of signal
strength relative to background noise. The ratio is usu-
ally measured in decibels (dB).
In digital communications, the SNR will probably cause
a reduction in data speed because of frequent errors
that require the source (transmitting) computer or terminal to resend some packets of data. SNR measures
the quality of a transmission channel over a network
channel. The greater the ratio, the easier it is to identify and subsequently isolate and eliminate the source
of noise.
Generally speaking, the higher SNR value gets better
line quality, but lower performance.
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