MC 601 User's Guide

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10Chapter 1Product DescriptionThe AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet products are designed to transmit data at very high speeds over unshielded pair

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)11OverviewThese devices can be used in multi-dwelling units (MDU), multi-

Product Description12Location of ComponentsFigure 2 illustrates the front panels of the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders.Figure 2 Front Panels

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)13Hardware FeaturesThe following sections describe these hardware feature

Product Description14PSTN Port The PSTN port allows you to connect the AT-MC601 Subscriber unit to a telephone and the AT-MC602 Provider unit to the o

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)15Auto-Negotiation.The network extenders Auto-Negotiate the speed and dup

Product Description16Status LEDs The AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders feature the following status LEDs:❑ Power❑ Ethernet: link and activity❑ V

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)17ManagementCableThe management cable included with the AT-MC602 Provider

Product Description18AC Power Supply Input PortThe network extender has a single DC power supply socket on the back panel. The unit does not have a po

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)19Software FeaturesThe AT-S57 software used to configure the AT-MC601 and

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20Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter contains the installation procedures for the network extenders. The installation process is described in the follo

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)21Installation Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety preca

Installation22AdditionalComplianceWarningStatementsAdditional telecommunication-related compliance warning statements used with the AT-MC601 and AT-MC

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)23Selecting a Site for the Network ExtenderObserve the following requirem

Installation24Cables Not IncludedThe AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders require the three cables described in Table 7 below. These cables are not

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)25Unpacking the Network ExtenderTo unpack the network extender:1. Remove

Installation26Installing the AT-MC601 Subscriber UnitThe AT-MC601 Subscriber unit will most likely be used as a stand-alone device, or can be used as

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)273. Install the screws and plastic anchors onto the wall, as shown in Fi

Installation28Cabling theSubscriber UnitTo cable the Subscriber unit, perform the following steps:1. First, connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethern

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)293. Next, connect a telephone line cable from the VDSL Line port to the

3Electrical Safety and Emission StatementStandards: This product meets the following standards.Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cau

Installation30Installing the AT-MC602 Provider UnitThe AT-MC602 Provider unit can only be installed in an AT-MCR12 rackmount chassis.WarningTo prevent

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)312. Then, set the slider in the chassis, as shown in Figure 14.Figure 14

Installation322. Then, connect a telephone line cable from the PSTN port to the outside telco box, as shown in Figure 16.Figure 16 PSTN to Telco PBX

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)33Powering Onthe ProviderUnitPowering on the AT-MC602 Provider Unit requi

Installation34Warranty RegistrationWhen you have finished installing the network extender, register your product by completing the enclosed warranty c

35Chapter 3ConfigurationThe configuration software allows you to adjust and monitor the operating parameters of the media converter. Some of the funct

Configuration36Starting a Configuration SessionDownloadingSoftwareUpdatesIn order to configure and manage your AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 VDSL network exte

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)37Opening theConfigurationSoftwareOpen the configuration software by doub

Configuration38Configuring the Provider UnitAfter performing the procedure described in the previous section, ”Starting a Configuration Session” on pa

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)39The parameters on the Configuration screen are described below.Upstream

Electrical Safety and Emission Statement4Belangrijk: Appendix C bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze apparatuur. Wanne

Configuration40The Configuration Saved pop-up shown in Figure 22 will appear when the set rate or the highest possible rate has been achieved.Figure 2

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)41VDSL Status To view the VDSL Status screen, click on the VDSL Status ta

Configuration42Reduced Constellation LinkA lesser QAM constellation, causing reduced line rates. If the full constellation rate cannot be achieved bec

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)43Ethernet Status To view the Ethernet Status screen, click on the Ethern

Configuration44Stop/StartThis button allows you to pause counting. When you press Stop, the counters remain at their present values. When you press St

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)45Configuring the Subscriber UnitIn rare instances, you may need to use t

Configuration46InstallThe Install mode enables a watchdog timer to monitor the link attempt process. If the network extenders are not able to establis

47Chapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 network extenders in the event a problem

Troubleshooting48LEDsCheck the PWR LED on the front of the network extender. If the LED is OFF, indicating that the network extender is not receiving

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)49Error MessagesWhen using the configuration software, you may encounter

5ContentsElectrical Safety and Emission Statement ...

Troubleshooting50❑ “P side must be connected to start this procedure” or “S side must be connected to start this procedure”These error messages occur

51Appendix ADefault Configuration SettingsThis appendix lists the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 default settings. Table 8 AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Default Setting

52Appendix BTechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions: (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 k

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)53Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility CertificationsEmission: EN5502

54Appendix CTranslated Electrical Safety and Emission InformationImportant: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety state

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)55Standards: This product meets the following safety standards. 1 RFI Em

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information56Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. 1 Hochfrequenzstöru

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)57Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. 1 Ra

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information58Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A, FCC Part 15

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)59Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes. 1 Eemission d

Contents6Cabling the Subscriber Unit ...

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information60Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. 1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 L

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)61Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. 1 Emissione

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information62Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. 1 RFI stråling E

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)63Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. 1 Emissão de inter

Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information64Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A,

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)65Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. 1 Radiostörni

7PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-MC601 and AT-MC602 Extended Ethernet units.How This Guide is Organized

Preface8Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.WarningWarnings inform you that perf

AT-MC601, AT-MC602 Installation and User’s Guide (For Use with AT-MCR12 Only)9Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical SupportThis section provides Allied