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Extended Ethernet AT-MC601 AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide ® PN 613-506 47- 00 Rev B.
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3 Electrical Safety and Emission Statement Standards : This prod uc t meets the followi ng sta nda rd s. Warning : In a domestic environme nt this produ ct may cause ra dio interfer ence in whic h case the u ser may be requ ired to take adequate measur es.
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6 Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units. How T his Guide is Organized This manual contains the following chapters and appendices: Chapter 1, Product Description, de scribes the features and components of the network extenders.
Pref ace 7 Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you that perf orming or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a s pec ific action may result in equipment da mage or loss of data.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 8 Contac ting Al lied Te lesyn Technical Support This section provides A llied Tele syn contact informa tion for technical support as well as sales or corporate information.
9 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.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 10 Over vi ew These devices ca n be used in multi -dwelling units (MDU), mu lti-tenant buildings (MTU), and in the hospitality indus try, such as airports, hotels, and convention centers.
Product Descri ption 11 Locati on of Components Figure 2 illustrates the front pane ls of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders. Figure 2 Front Panels Figure 3 illustrates the rear panels of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 12 Hardware Features The following sections describe these hardwa re features of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders: ❑ VDSL Line port .
Product Descri ption 13 PSTN Po rt The PSTN port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to a telephone and the AT-MC602 Provider un it 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 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 14 Auto-Negotiation. The network extenders Au to-Negotiate the spee d and duplex mode of the Ethernet link, so that the link comes up in the highest performance configur ation supported by both ends.
Product Descri ption 15 Status LE Ds The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature the status LEDs defined in Table 4. MGMT Port The mana gement port features a 8-pi n DIN connector f or connecting the network extenders to your laptop or PC-compatible computer for configuration using the pr ovided management cable.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 16 Table 5 lists the management cable connector pins and their signals. DC Power Supply Inp ut Port The network extender has a single DC power supply socket on the back panel. The unit does not have a power switch.
Product Descri ption 17 Software Fea tures The AT-S57 software used to configure the A T-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders has the following features : ❑ Determine the VDSL link status ❑ Set th.
18 Chapter 2 Installation This ch apter contains the installation procedure s for the network e xtenders. The installation process is desc ribed in the following sections: ❑ Installation Safety Prec.
Inst allati on 19 Installa tion Safety Pre cautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network exte nders. Refer to ”Translated Electric al Safety and Emission Information” on page 54 for translated sa fety statements in your language.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 20 Additi onal Compliance War ning Statements Additional telecommunication-related compliance warning statements used with the AT-MC601 and AT-MC6.
Inst allati on 21 Selecti ng a Site for th e Network E xtender Observe the following re quirements when choosing a site for your networ k extender: ❑ If you plan to install the AT-MCR12 in a n equipment rack, check to be sure that t he rack is safe ly secured and that it will not tip over.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 22 Cables Not Included The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders re quire the three cables described in Table 6 below.
Inst allati on 23 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 unit to Allied Teles yn.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 24 Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber Uni t The AT-MC601 Subscriber unit will most likely be used as a stand-al one device, or can be used as a desktop device , or mounted onto a wall, using the keyholes on the bottom of the unit.
Inst allati on 25 3. Install the screws and plastic anchors onto the wall, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Installing the Screws and Plastic Anchors Onto The W all 4. Position the switch onto the wall screw s so that the ports are f acing the ceiling, as shown in Figure 8.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 26 Cabling the Subscr iber Unit To cable the Subscriber unit, perform the following steps: 1. First, connect the Ethernet cable fro m the Etherne t port to the Ethernet port on the computer, as shown in Figure 9.
Inst allati on 27 3. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the wall/interior telephone li ne, as shown in Figure 11, so that the Subscriber unit can communicate with the Provider unit.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 28 Instal ling the AT-MC60 2 Provider U nit The AT-MC602 Provider unit can be installed in an AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis, used as a desktop device, or mounted onto a wa ll using the keyholes on the bottom of the unit.
Inst allati on 29 Wall -Mou nting the Provider Unit The Provider 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 Provider Unit, perform the following procedure: 1.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 30 Grounding the Provider Uni t When an AT-MC602 Provider unit is used as a standalone network extender, you must ground the unit to a ground point to ensure a safe and proper operation.
Inst allati on 31 Rack-Mounting the Provider Unit To install the Provider unit in an AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the unit to one of the sliders th at will hold the unit in the chass is, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 Rack Mount - Set on Slider 2.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 32 Cabling the Provider Uni t To cable the Provider unit, perform the following steps: 1. First, connect the Ethernet cable from the Etherne t port to the Service Provider box in your wiring closet, as shown in Figure 20.
Inst allati on 33 3. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the wall/interior telephone line, as shown in Figu re 22, so that the Provider unit can communicate with the Subscriber unit.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 34 Warranty Registratio n When you have finished installing the network extender, register your product by completing the enclosed warran ty 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 conve rter. Some of the functions that you can perform with the software in.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 36 Start ing a Co nfig uration Session Down load ing Software Updates In order to conf igure and manage your AT- MC601 and AT-MC602 VDSL network extenders, you need to downl oad a copy of the configura tion software onto the computers you will use to manage the units.
Configura tion 37 Opening the Conf igur ati on Software Open the configuration software by double-clicking the “ATS57” application icon, as you would with a ny other software program. The AT- MC60x Configurator pop-up will appear, as shown in Figure 24.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 38 Conf iguring the Prov ider Unit After performing the proc edure described in the prev ious section, ”Starting a Configuration Session” on page 36, if you are c onnected to the Provider unit, the AT- MC60x Configurator menu will appear.
Configura tion 39 The parameters on the Configura tion screen are described below. Upstream /Downstream The upstream and downstream data transf er rate. ❑ Actual (Mbps) Displays the actual data transfer ra te on the line. The software automatica lly detects this speed.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 40 The Configuration Saved pop- up shown in Figure 27 will appear when the set rate or the highest possible rate has been achieved.
Configura tion 41 VDSL St atus To view the VDSL Status screen, click on the VD SL Status tab at the top of the menu. The VDSL Status screen is displayed in Figure 28. Figure 28 VDSL Status The parameters on the VDSL Status sc reen are de scribed below.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 42 Redu ced Cons tellation Link A lesser QAM constellation, causing reduced line rates. If the f ull constellation rate cannot be achieved because.
Configura tion 43 Ethernet Status To view the Ethernet Sta tus screen, cl ick on the Ethernet Status tab at the top of the menu. The Ethernet Status screen is displayed in Figure 29. Figure 29 Ethernet Status The parameters on the Ethernet St atus screen ar e described below.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 44 Stop/S tart This button allows you to pause counting. When you press Stop, the counters remain at their pr esent values. When you press Start, the counters continue adding to the values already recorded by the softwa re.
Configura tion 45 Conf iguring the Subsc riber Unit In rare instances, you may need to use the configura tion software on the Subscriber unit to attempt link recovery.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 46 time, a ti meout will oc cur. After a tim eout, the defaul t configura tion parameters will be use d to establish a link wit h the highest possible speed. The default configuration paramete rs start at 0.
47 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders in the event a pr oblem occurs. Note If after following the instructions in this chapter you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Allied Tel esyn Technical Support for assistance.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’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 c onnected to the port is powered ON and is operating properly.
Trouble shooting 49 If you are unable to establish a configuration session with the network extender and rec eive this error message, check to be sure that the management cable is secu rely connected to the management port on the network extender a nd to the RS-232 port on the computer.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 50 ❑ “ Configurati on file was not found ” ❑ “ Syntax error in co nfiguration file ” ❑ “ Configurati on cannot be achieved ” These last three error messages indicate a problem with the configuration software.
51 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings This appendix lists the A T -MC601 and A T -MC602 default settings. Settin g Default Provider Parameters Monitored Local (Provider) Speeds Upstream Max .94 Mbps Upstream Min .94 Mbps Downstream Max .94 Mbps Downstream Min .
52 Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical S pecif ications 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: .
Techni cal Sp ec ificat ion s 53 Safety and Electroma gnetic Comp atibility Certifications Emission: EN55022 ClassA, FCC Part15 ClassA Immunity: EN55024 Safety: EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part68.
54 Appendix C Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Important : This appendix contains multip le-language translations for the safety s tatements i n this guide. Wi ch ti g : Dieser Anhang enthält Übersetzungen de r in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheitshinw eise in mehrer en Sprachen.
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 55 Stand ards : This pr oduct m eets the foll owing safety standards. 1 RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A 2 Immunity E N55024 3 Electr i cal Safety EN6095 0, UL609 50 , FCC Part 68 Safety 4 Only use the power ad apt e r supplied with th e ex tender.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 56 Normen : Dieses P rodu kt erfüllt die Anfo rderungen der nachfolge nd en Normen. 1 Hochfreq uenzstörung EN55022 Klasse A, FC C Part 15 Kl.
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 57 Standarder : Det te pro duk t ti lfred sstil le r de fø l gende stand a rder. 1 Radiofr ekvens forstyr relsesemi ssion E N55022 Kl.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 58 Eisen : D it produ ct voldoe t aan de volgend e ei sen . 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A 2 Immun iteit EN 55024 3 Electrisch e Veiligh eid EN60 950, UL6 0950, FCC Part 68 Veiligheid 4 Gebruik all een de power ad apter die meegelever d is met de ver lenger.
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 59 Normes : ce produit e st co nfor me aux norme s de suivantes. 1 Eemission d’ interfé re nces EN5502 2 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 60 Standardit : Tämä tu ote on seu raavien standa rdi en muk ai ne n. 1 Radioaalt ojen häiri nt ä EN5502 2 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A .
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 61 Standard : Q ue sto prodott o è conform e ai seguen ti stan dard. 1 Emissione R FI (interfer e nza di EN5502 2 Classe A, FCC Pa rt.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 62 Sikkerhetsnormer : Dette produktet t ilfredsstiller f ølgende si kkerhetsnorme r. 1 RFI strål ing EN55 022 Klasse A, FC C Part 15 Klasse .
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 63 Padr ões : Este pro dut o at e nde aos seguintes padrõe s. 1 Emiss ã o de inte rf er ê nc ia de EN55 02 2 C la ss A, FCC Part 1.
AT-MC601 , AT-MC602 Ins tallation and U ser’s Guide 64 Estándares : Est e pro duc to cumple con los sigu ientes estándar es. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A, FCC P art 15 Clase A 2 Inm unid.
Trans lated E lectri cal Sa fety a nd Emis sion I nformat ion 65 Standarder : D enna produ kt uppfy ller följ ande stan darder. 1 Radiost ör n ing EN5502 2 Klass A, FCC P ar t 15 Klass A 2 I.
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