Planet Technology VC-412 manual

Intelligent Ethernet over VDSL Switch VC-412 User’s Manual[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 1 T rademarks Copyright  PLANET Technology Corp. 2002. Contents subject to revisi on without prior notice. PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. FCC W arning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digit[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 2 1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 F EA TURE ............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 VC-412 [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 3 4.4.2 Set Each VDSL Port Na me of Unit .......................................................................................... .. 26 4.4.3 Display All Port s Stat us of Unit ......................................................................................... ........ 27 4.4.4 Display All T runks Status of Unit ...[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 1 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the VC-412 VDSL Managerial Switch for your MDU Solution. PLANET has been on the forefront of VDSL (V ery High Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line) technologies since their inception, and will alwa ys strive to create quality , cost-effective solutions for VDSL users and installers. Fibe[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 2  Back Pressure and IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control  Supports 8K MAC addresses entries  1 MB Buffer Memory  Back Pressure flow control for half-duplex  P AUSE Frame flow control for full-duplex (802.3x) 1.2 VC-412 T echnical Specifications  Management Features  SNMP/MIB-II/RFC1213  In-Band/Out-Ba[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 3  Operating T emperature: 32 to 122 ° F (0 to 50 ° C)  Storage T emperature: -13 to 158 ° F (-25 to 70 ° C)  Humidity: 10% - 90% Non-Condensing  Certification: FCC, VCCI, CE  Net Weight: 4.16 kg  Dimensions: 446 × 300 × 44 mm 1.3 Package Contents & Hardware Description Upon opening your package [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 4 1.4 LED Indicators And Button Definition LED Function Color Status Description System Status On System is turned on POWER Power indication Green Off System is of f On VLAN or VLAN grouping is on VLAN VLAN status Green Off VLAN of f ALARM Reserved -- -- -- Ethernet Port On Link no data transmit Blinking Link and transmitti[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 5 Button Function Reset Push to reboot the switch Normal / Uplink Normal: When connect port D to PC or other end nodes. Uplink: When connect port D to other switch or hub.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 6 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 C onnecting VC-412 The VC-412 has the ability to provide up to 12 remote VDSL connections. The VC-412 serves as a VDSL Managerial Switch, it can connect up to 12 sets of PLANET re mote VDSL modems such as the VC-101S. The VC-412 connects to the PBX through the POTS/ISDN ports to provide telephone servi[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 7 2.2 C onsole Port Setup[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 8 The VC-412 contains a powerful management in terface accessible throu gh the Console Port. This section will discuss connecting to the switch through Console Port or T elnet. For connection to the VC-412 via the console port, you must use the included DB-9 to DB-9 cable. Once out of the box and powered on, you must use th[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 9 . Once you have assigned a valid IP address to the Switch, proceed to chapter 4 for an explanation of the menu systems and commands. 2.3 T elnet Setup Once you have setup the switch IP address vi a the Console Port, you are ready to access the management functions from any station on your network via T elnet. T o connect,[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 10 3. WEB CONFIGURATION 3.1 Web configuration setup Configuration through Web browser interface is a fast and convenien t way . Although this is an easy method, you do not have t he full flexibility and control granted as you would under T elnet or C onsole. The HTTP interface allows basic functions, such a s Reset Unit Cou[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 11 E. A password dialog will appear prompting for username and password. The default username is VDSL and password is admin , unless it has been changed previously in the preliminary setup. Important: Username and password are both case sensitive. Note: Browsing is available without becoming an administrator by defau lt. Ho[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 12 3.2 Monitor Configuration 3.2.1 Unit Information After the correct username and password are entered, you will be redirected to an administrator page. On this particular screen you will be able to see the V irtual L AN status. This window also contains the serial num ber information of the units. However , the only adjus[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 13 3.2.2.2 TRUNK PORT INFORMA TION Under this section you will be able to monitor the Ethernet Link, Active and Collision LEDs. A green signal in the LED columns represents active status in the corresponding port and column. 3.3 System configuration 3.3.1 System Configuration Y ou will also notice the System link at the top[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 14 settings of the switch such as refresh time (the rate at which the monitoring screen refreshes itself to report back statuses) and I P Address. The System Configuration screen is illustrated below; the settin gs are self-explanatory . 3.3.2 Reset T o Default Also available under the System Link is the Reset to Default. R[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 15 3.3.3 Reboot System Reboot System option reboots the VC-412 when it seems to be malfunctioning. It will not reset or change any settings. Select the option from the drop-down menu and press the Set V alue button. 3.4 Network Configuration 3.4.1 Protocol Control Selecting on the Network link will allow you to set access m[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 16 3.4.2 SNMP Access T able Under SNMP Access T able and SNMP T rap Receiver T able options, you can set IP addresses that will be enter into SN MP database relating to the function ality and status of the VC-412 . Y ou can grant or deny accesses to a single PC or an entire subnet by entering the appropriate IP address. T o[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 17 3.4.3 SNMP T rap Receiver T able The SNMP T rap Receiver T able is a set of user-defined addresses that belonged to the SNMP T rap server . When enabled (entered addresses, 4 receivers maximum) the VC-412 will send out SNMP information to the trap clie nts. Currently the VC-412 of fers 6 T rap Conditions in additi on to [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 18 Note: Be sure to press the Set V alue button at the botto m of the screen to administer the new settings, failure to do so will result in lost of settings at refresh tim e.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 19 4. COMMANDS FOR CONSOLE AND TELNET Once successfully logged into the VC-412, adm inistrator is ready to issu e commands to the VC-412. This chapter will cover option menus and their structures, giving details to each option and setting. W e will also list the ICD commands index in this chapter . The ICD commands grant a [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 20 4.2.1 System Configuration Choosing System Configuration will allow you to change the basic settings such as IP Address, Subnet, Gateway etc., as well as date and time and login password. I. Select the number you wished to edit and press “Enter” key . T ype in the new value and press “Enter”. If you do not wish t[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 21 Figure 24 II. T o change password select option 7 and press “Enter” key . T ype in the new password and press Enter . III. Enter the new password again to confirm.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 22 Important: There is only one set of password; therefore the password will apply to Console connection, T elnet, HTTP , and SNMP client. 4.2.2 Network Configuration Choosing the Network Configuration will allow you to set the access methods for administering the VC-412 as well as some future product enhancements. HTTP Log[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 23 the VC-412. Note: The password for HTTP is the same as the password in Console, but you will need to specify username for HTTP access. HTTP Security Control: When enabled, anyone who tries to access the VC-412 via HTTP is required to enter a password and username before able to see any settings or information. When disab[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 24 Enter key , otherwise press Enter key without entering any information to cancel operation. 4.2.3 System MIB Configuration Choosing the System MIB Configuration will allow you to set your Management Information Base fields. This feature allows administrator to enter contact information and it is useful in situations wher[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 25 4.3 SNMP Access T able/SNMP T rap Receive Control T able Choosing option 2 in the Main menu (SNMP Access T able/SNMP Tr ap Receive Control T able) enables the administrator to se t Community and SNMP Access properties.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 26 4.4 VDSL Unit Control T o monitor and issue commands to the VC-412: Select option 3 - VDSL Unit Control from the Main menu. 4.4.1 Pass-Through ICD Command to Unit Option 1 will be discussed in “Using the ICD Command Interface” section. In the sect ion, you will learn how to access the command line interface (ICD comm[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 27 4.4.3 Display All Ports Status of Unit This option displays the statuses of all twelve VDSL ports. The three counter columns to the right of the status indicators report the amount of packets have received, sent, and collided. Using these statistics you will be able to monitor your network status easily and quickly , all[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 28 The E/S/A/Er Column represents the current operating status of the ports. E - Enabled S - Sync A - Activity Er - Error 4.4.4 Display All T runks Status of Unit This option will display the statu ses of all four trunk ports. The three counter colum ns to the right of the status indicators report the amount of packets have[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 29 Note: Packet throughput is polled every 6 seconds. 4.5 Reset T o Default At the Main menu, you have the options to reset the VC-412 to its factory default settings. The Reset option will reset ALL settings back to factory default; IP Addresses, Gat eway Address, Subnet Address, Auto Refresh T ime, and any other commands [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 30 4.7 Logout After finished issuing commands to the VC-412 , it is recommended that you log out of the interface. Logging out will ultimately end the session and require to re-enter password to re-login. Note: Make sure to save all chang es before logging out.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 31 5. ICD COMMANDS FOR TELNET AND CONSOLE NOTE: DO NOT A TTEMPT TO ISSUE COMMANDS TO THE SWITCH VIA THE ICD COMMAND LINE INTERF ACE UNLESS YOU HA VE READ THIS SECTION. This section will discuss accessing the command line i nterface within the switch, and the commands available in this mode. It is recommended that you read t[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 32 The above line indicates “U00-ICD>”. The unit is now ready to be administered through ICD commands. 5.2 ICD command Index T able Please find the following table for available commands. ICD Console Command & Description Index T able Command Description System Command ? Display command list U Display unit inform[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 33 VDSL port Enable Speed Mode = Auto Speed X T o exit ICD command pro mpt VLAN Command V Show the current VLAN settings VO Set VLAN to ON *1 VF Set VLAN to OFF VG <group>-<port>, ..., < port> Select the <port( s)> to belong to <group> The available VLAN group number is fro m 1 to 16. Issue thi[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 34 P Show the status of all ports. Legend: RS Err = Reed Solomon Error AUT = Auto PRE = Preset MAN = Manual P/A = Preset/Actual * = Don't Care PE <port> enable <port> PD <port> Disable <port> Note: There are three VLAN modes: ON , OFF and USER DEFINED . When the VLAN mode is OFF , all VDSL and E[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 35 non-communicative to the other ports on the VC-412 in regards to local traf fic. Deactivating VLAN allows the switch to act as a normal E thernet VC-412, by passing along multicast and broadcast traffic to each port. Disabling this feature would be useful when installing the VC-412 in office settings and for file/print s[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 36 VG 1-1,2,A Add port-4, port-8 and port-D to group 1 from previous example VG 1-1,2,4,8,A,D Delete port-2 and port-8, port-A of group 1 from previous example VG 1-1,4,D Empty group 1 VG 1- Add port-1, port-3, port-6, port-10, port-B, port-C, port-D to group 5 VG 5-1,3,6,10,B,C,D Y ou can verify the VLAN groups through the[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 37 connected port of the VC-412 to the same speed. The reason you need to set the speed on the remote modem first is when you adjusts the speed on the remote modem, connection with end since speeds on both sides will be dif ferent. After setting the VC-412 port to the same speed as the remote modem, connection will re-estab[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 38 The “PC” command displays all ports T ransmit, Receive and Collision statuses.[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 39 APPENDIX A – VC-412 FACTORY DEFAULT Virtual LAN – On Ethernet Speed – 100 Full/Half Duplex VDSL Port Line Rate – Downstream at 4 Mbps Upstream at 1 Mbps IP Address – 192.168.1.1[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 40 APPENDIX B – UPDATE VC-101S FIRMWARE TO R4.5 REMOTELY THROUGH VC-412 The purpose of this appendix is to upgrade older versions of VC-101 (R2 or R4) into the newest version (R4.5) remotely through VC-412. The new version will contain auto-speed function which can seek the maximum transmission speed automatically . The d[...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 41 can not be saved. Thus, you have to continue the following command to update the VC-101S firmware. Refer to the table below for speed versions Speed VC-101S V ersion P R2 (12.5/12.5) Q R4 (18/16) A L WD (4/1) 4. Now set the remote modem’s speed to A which is the L WD mode. Command Description: RT <port>-<L WD [...]

VC-412 User ’ s Manual 42 For more detailed ICD command description please refer to the Chapter 5.[...]