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Extended Ethernet AT-MC601 AT-MC602 ◆ Installation and User’s Guide ® PN 613-50538-00 Rev B.
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3 Electrical Safety and Emission Statement Standards : This product meets the following standards. Warning : In a domestic environment t his product may cause radio inte rference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 4 RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, C-TICK 1 Immunity EN55024 2 E lectrical Safety EN60950, UL60950 , FCC Part 68 3 Important : Appendix C contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment.
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AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 6 Installing the AT-MC602 Provider Unit .... ............ .................. ............ ............. .................... .......... ..... ........ ........... ........ ........ .......... ....
7 Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units. How This Guide is Organized This manual contains the foll owing chapters and appendices: Chapter 1, Product Description, describes the features and components of the network extenders.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 8 Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 9 Contacting Allied Tele syn Technical Support This section provides Allied Telesyn contact informat ion for technical support as well as sales or corporate information.
10 Chapter 1 Product Description The AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Extended Et hernet products are designed to transmit data at very high speeds o ver unshielded pairs of copper wires using VDSL technology on your existing telephone line.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 11 Overview These devices can be used in mult i-dwelling units (MDU), multi-tenant buildings (MTU), and in the hospitality industry, such as airports, hotels, and convention centers.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 12 Location 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 pa nel of the AT- MC60 1 and AT-MC602 network extenders.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 13 Hardware Features The following sections describe th ese hardware features of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders: ❑ VDSL Line port .
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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-MC6 02 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 configura tion supported by both ends.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 17 MGMT Port The management port features a 8- pin D IN connector for connecting the network extenders to your laptop or PC-c ompatible computer for configuration using the pr ovided management cable.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 18 AC Power Supply Input Port The network extender has a single DC power supply so cket 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.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 19 Software Features The AT-S57 software used to configure the A T-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders has the following features: ❑ Determine.
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 Precauti.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 21 Installation Safe ty 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 sa fety statements in your language.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 22 Additional Compliance Warning Statements Additional telecommunica tion-related complianc e warning statements used with the AT-MC601 and AT-MC.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 Pr ovider unit is installed in the AT-MCR12 chassis.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 24 Cables Not Included The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders require the three cables describe d in Tabl e 6 below.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 yo u need to return the unit to Allied Telesyn.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 sc rews and plastic anchors used for mounting the unit are provided.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 sh own in Figure 11, so that the Subscriber unit can communic ate with the Provider unit.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 sh ock, the AT-MC602 Provider Unit must be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION and performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL .
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 31 2. Then, set the slider in the chas sis, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Rack Mount - Set in Rack P O W E R MCR12 LINE 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX PST.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 32 Cabling the Provider Unit To cable the Provider unit , perform the following steps: 1. First, connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to the Service Provider box in your wiring cl oset, as shown in Figure 15.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 sh own in Figure 17, so that the Provider unit can communica te with the Subscriber unit.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 34 Warranty Registration When you have finished installing th e network extender, register your product by completing th e enclosed warranty c ard 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 inc.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 the units.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 ap pear, as shown in Figure 19.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 38 Configuring the Provider Unit After performing the procedure d escribed in the previous section, ”Starting a Configuration Session” on page 36, if you are connected to the Provider unit, the AT- MC60x Co nfigurator menu will appear.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 tran sfer rate by setting a minimum speed.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 40 The Configuration Saved pop-up shown in Figure 22 will appear when the set rate or the highest po ssible rate has been achieved.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 descr ibed below. These parameters are for viewing and mon itoring pu rposes only.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 42 Reduced Constellation Link A lesser QAM constellatio n, causing reduced line rates. If the full constellation rate cannot be achieved because .
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 44 Stop/Start This button allows you to pause counting. When you press Stop, the counters remain at their present va lues. When you press Start, the counters continue adding to the va lues already recorded by the software.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 45 Configuring the Subscriber Unit In rare instances, you ma y need to use the configu ration software on the Subscriber unit to attempt link recover y.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 46 of time, a timeout will occur. After a timeout, th e default configuration parameters will be used to establish a link with the highest possible speed. The default configuration parameters start at 0.
47 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains informat ion 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 Allie d Telesyn Technical Support for assistance.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 48 Verify that the ACT LED fo r each twisted pair port is ON. If a ACT LED is OFF, do the following: ❑ Verify that the e nd node connected to the port is powered ON and is operating properly.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 Installation and User’s Guide 49 If you are unable to establish a configurat ion 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 port on the computer.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC6 02 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 Subscrib er Unit” on page 45.
51 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings This appendix lists the A T -MC 601 and A T -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 .
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: .
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.
54 Appendix C Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information Important : This appendix contains mult iple-language translations for the safety statements in this guide. Wichtig : Dieser Anhang enthält Üb ersetzungen de r in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Sicherheit shinweise in mehreren Sprachen.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 55 Standards : This product meets the following saf ety standards. 1 RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, C-TICK 2 Immunity EN55024 3 Electrical Safety EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68 Safety 4 Power to the hub must be so urced only fr om the adapter.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 56 Normen : Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. 1 Hochfrequenzstörung EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A,.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 57 Standarder : Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. 1 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelses emission EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Kl.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 58 Eisen : Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A, C-TICK 2 Immuniteit EN55024 3 Electrische Veiligheid EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68 Veiligheid 4 Stroom mag alleen via de adapter n aar het apparaat toegevoerd worden.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 59 Normes : ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes. 1 Eemission d’int erférences radioélectriques EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15 C.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 60 Standardit : Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. 1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A, FCC Part 15 Luokka A, C-TICK .
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 61 Standard : Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. 1 Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 62 Sikkerhetsnormer : Dette produktet tilfredsstille r følgende sikkerhetsnormer. 1 RFI stråling EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15 Klasse A, C-TICK 2 Immunittet EN55024 3 Elektrisk sikkerhet EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68 Sikkerhet 4 All strømtilførsel må komme fra adapteren.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 63 Padrões : Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões . 1 Emissão de interferência de radiofrequência EN55022 Classe A, FCC Part 15 Clas.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 64 Estándares : Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A, FCC Part 15 Clase A, C-TICK 2 Inmuni.
AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide 65 Standarder : Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. 1 Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A, FCC Part 15 Klass A, C-TICK 2 Immunitet EN55024 3 Elsäkerhet EN60950, UL60950, FCC Part 68 Säkerhet 4 Endast anslutningsenheten får vara kraftkälla till centralen.
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