Allied Telesis AT-MC602 - Manuals

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 9 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 ...

10 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 po...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 11 Overview 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 12 Location of Components Figure 2 illustrates the front panels of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders. Figure 2 Front Panels Figure 3 illustrates the rear panel of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders. Figure 3 Rear Panel LINE 10Bas...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 13 Hardware Features The following sections describe these hardware features of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders: ❑ VDSL Line port ❑ PSTN port ❑ 10/100 Mbps twisted pair Ethernet port ❑ Status LEDs ❑ Management port ❑ Management cable ❑ ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 14 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....

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 15 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 t...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 16 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 17 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 18 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. External AC/DC Power ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 19 Software Features The AT-S57 software used to configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders has the following features: ❑ Determine the VDSL link status ❑ Set the upstream and downstream data transfer rates ❑ Monitor the status of the VD...

20 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 ❑ I...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 21 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 you...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 22 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 p...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 23 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 ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 24 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. Table 6 Cables Port Cable Connector Ethernet Category 3 or better 100-...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 25 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 uni...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 26 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 plast...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 27 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 28 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. Figure 9 Ethernet to Computer 2. Then,...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 29 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. Figure 11 VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line Note ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 30 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 ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 31 2. Then, set the slider in the chassis, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Rack Mount - Set in Rack POWE R MCR12 LINE 1 0 Base T / 1 0 0Base T X PSTN LINK ACT PWR ERR LINK MGMT A T -MC601 VDSL EXTENDED ETHERNET

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 33 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. Figure 17 VDSL Line to Wall/Interior Phone Line Note ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 34 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.

35 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 ❑ Monit...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 36 Starting a Configuration Session Downloading Software Updates 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 37 Opening the Configuration Software Open the configuration software by double-clicking the “ATS57” application icon, as you would with any other software program. The AT-MC60x Configurator pop-up will appear, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19 AT-M...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 38 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 Configurat...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 39 ❑ 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 tran...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 40 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 41 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 42 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 a...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 43 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 45 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 t...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 46 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 negotiati...

47 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 fo...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 48 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 ...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 49 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 po...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 50 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. ❑ “ Con...

51 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 Eth...

52 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...

AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 53 Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certifications Emission: EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15Class A, C-TICK Immunity: EN55024 Safety: EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68

54 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. Vi...