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Planet 1-Port 10/100/1000T Ethernet to VDSL2 Converter -30a profile w/ G.vectoring, RJ11 | VC-231G

SKU: VC-231G

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  • Planet 1-Port 10/100/1000T Ethernet to VDSL2 Converter -30a profile w/ G.vectoring, RJ11 | VC-231G

    150/150Mbps Downstream/Upstream, High Performance Gigabit Ethernet over Phone Wire Solution
    PLANET VC-231G, a new-generation and high-performance Gigabit Ethernet-over-VDSL2 Converter, works well with a pervasive telephone line network with a symmetric data rate of up to 150/150Mbps (G.INP, Sym, 8dB) over a distance of 300m and 22/10Mbps over a long distance of 1.4km. It is based on the two-core networking technology, Gigabit Ethernet and VDSL2 (Very-high-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line 2). The VDSL2 technology offers absolutely the fastest data transmission speed over the existing copper telephone lines without the need of rewiring.

    High-performance Ethernet over VDSL2
    Via the latest VDSL2 technology, PLANET VC-231G offers high-speed access to Internet, up to 190Mbps for both upstream and downstream data transmissions. With integrated support for the ITU-T’s new G.993.5 vectoring technology, the VC-231G works in conjunction with vectoring-enabled DSLAMs to remove crosstalk interference and improve maximum line bandwidth across the existing copper infrastructure.

    Implementing with Existing Telephone Copper Wires
    The VC-231G is also a Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) converter providing one RJ45 Ethernet port and one RJ11 phone jack, which is for VDSL2 connection. Use the additional splitter from the package of the VC-231G to share the existing phone line with POTS, thus replacing the existing copper wiring is not necessary. Just plug the VC-231G with the additional splitter into the existing RJ11 telephone jack and a high-performance VDSL2 network can be connected. It is ideal for use as an Ethernet extender to an existing Ethernet network.

    Delivering High-demanding Service Connectivity for ISP/Triple Play Devices
    The VC-231G provides an excellent bandwidth demand for the triple play devices for home entertainment and communication. With the asymmetric data transmission of 190/100Mbps (G.INP, Asym, 8dB), the VC-231G enables many multi-media services to work on the local Internet, such as VoD (video on demand), voice over IP, video phone, IPTV, Internet caching server, distance education, and so on.

    Easy and Flexible Installation
    The Ethernet-over-VDSL2 converter comes with a plug-and-play design and is fully compatible with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the operating status of each individual port and the whole system can be watched via the rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel. The VC-231G offers two modes, CPE and CO, for application -- CPE mode is used at client side and CO mode is at central side. The CPE or CO mode can be adjusted by using a built-in DIP switch. For point-to-point connection, a CPE mode VC-231G and a CO mode VC-231G must be set up as one pair of converters to perform the connection.

    ADSL2+ Fallback
    For those ISPs that still provide ADSL broadband service, the VC-231G can support transmission rates up to 24Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream with the ADSL2+ technology. The VC-231G establishes a connection with ISP and can be also directly switched over to VDSL2 after the ISP network upgrade.

    Applications

    Ethernet Distance Extension
    Two VC-231G converters can act as a standalone pair which is good for Ethernet distance extension over the existing telephone wires. With just one pair of AWG-24 copper wires, two Ethernet networks can be easily connected to each other with a maximum data transmission rate of 200Mbps. The telephone service can still be used while the VC-231G CO/CPE is in operation. The two solutions listed below are typical applications for the Ethernet over VDSL2 bridge.


    MTU/MDU/Hospitality Solution

    The VC-231G is a perfect solution to quickly providing cost-effective yet high-speed network services to multi-unit buildings such as residential buildings (multi-dwelling units), commercial (multi-tenant units) buildings, hotels and hospitals. By utilizing the existing telephony infrastructure, a new network installation can be easily built, without requiring new wiring. With a transmission rate of up to 190/100Mbps (G.INP, Asym, 8dB), VoD, IP telephony and various broadband services can be easily provided.


    Last Mile of FTTx Deployment

    The VC-231G is an ideal solution for FTTx (Fiber to the Building, Fiber to the Campus or Fiber to the Node) applications. It supports high-bandwidth VDSL2 over the existing telephone wires in the “last mile” from the ISP/telecom/service provider’s fiber node to the buildings and customers’ apartments. The 10/100/1000Mbps port of the VC-231G can be directly connected to a PC or Ethernet devices such as Ethernet switches or broadband routers. It is excellent for phone line network built under Internet because every room or house can use the existing phone line to transmit data through the Internet and the whole building can share the Internet to the wider area network at a minimum cost.


    Key Features

    ITU-T G.993.5 G.vectoring and G.INP
    DMT-based coding technology
    Additional splitter to share voice and data
    CO/CPE mode selectable via DIP switch
    Selectable target band plan and SNR margin
    Up to 150/150Mbps bandwidth (in G.INP, Sym, 8dB mode)
    1 10/100/1000BASE-TX LAN ports
    Complies with IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX and IEEE 802.3x, flow control Ethernet standards
    Half duplex back pressure and IEEE 802.3x full duplex pause frame flow control
    One RJ11 connector for VDSL port with VDSL connection
    Voice and data communication can be shared simultaneously based on the existing telephone wire
    Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag transparency
    VDSL2 standalone transceiver for simple bridge modem application
    Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply by Plug-and-Play)
    Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
    Co-work with PLANET media converter chassis (MC-700/MC-1500/ MC-1500R/MC-1500R48)
    Compact in size and easy to install

  • Category Specification
    LAN Ports 1 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X ports
    VDSL Port 1 VDSL2 RJ11 female phone jack
    Twisted-pair telephone wires (AWG-24 or better) up to 1.4km
    Phone Port Additional splitter for POTS connection
    Dimensions (W x D x H) 94 x 70.3 x 26.2 mm
    Weight 184g
    Power Requirements DC 5V, 2A external power
    LED Indicators Power: Green, 1000BASE-T LNK/ACT: Green, 100BASE-TX LNK/ACK: Green, VDSL: Green, CO: Green, CPE: Green
    Housing Metal
    DIP Switch & Functionality 4-position DIP switch, CO or CPE mode selectable, Selectable G.INP and interleaved mode, Selectable target Band plan, Selectable target SNR mode
    Switch Processing Scheme Store-and-Forward
    Address Table 2K entries
    Flow Control Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3x pause frame for full duplex
    Maximum Packet Size 1522 bytes
    System Specifications VDSL and ADSL Compliance details, Performance metrics (Downstream/Upstream)
    Standards Conformance Standards Compliance details
    Environment Operating temperature: 050°C, Storage temperature: -1070°C, Humidity: Operating 595% (non-condensing), Storage 595% (non-condensing)
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