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CopperLink™ Model 2160 Series

Long Range Ethernet Extender

User Manual

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07M2160-GS, Rev. D

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Page 1: ...Long Range Ethernet Extender User Manual Sales Office 1 301 975 1000 Technical Support 1 301 975 1007 E mail support patton com WWW www patton com Part Number 07M2160 GS Rev D Revised August 7 2012 S...

Page 2: ...be free from defects and will at our option repair or replace the product should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials...

Page 3: ...information 17 2 Applications overview 22 3 Hardware installation 27 4 Web configuration 33 5 Console and Telnet configuration 69 6 Contacting Patton for assistance 103 A Compliance information 106 B...

Page 4: ...escriptions 19 Model 2160 rear panel 20 Port descriptions 20 Reset button 21 Ground terminal 21 2 Applications overview 22 Introduction 23 Typical application 23 Distance charts 24 Distance Chart 2160...

Page 5: ...d Configuration Options 41 LINE 41 Line Type 41 Annex Type 41 TCPAM Type 42 Main Rate 42 SNR Margin 42 Line Probe 42 VLAN 43 802 1Q Tag Based VLAN 45 Egress and Ingress Rules 45 Tag Based VLAN Overvie...

Page 6: ...dministration 63 Community Pool 64 Trap Host Pool 65 Remote Syslog 65 Utility Options 66 System Information 66 Configuration Tool 66 Upgrade 67 Logout 68 Restart 68 5 Console and Telnet configuration...

Page 7: ...HCP 87 DHCP Server 88 DHCP Fixed Host 88 DNS Proxy 89 Host Name 89 Factory Default 89 Status Command Menu 90 LINE Status 90 Interface Status 91 Show Command Menu 92 Write Command 93 Reboot Command 93...

Page 8: ...5 RMA numbers 105 Shipping instructions 105 A Compliance information 106 Compliance 107 EMC compliance 107 Radio and TV interference FCC Part 15 107 CE Declaration of Conformity 107 Authorized Europea...

Page 9: ...51 24 BE Example 51 25 SP Example 52 26 QoS Port Based Priority WRR Configuration 52 27 QoS Port Based Priority WFQ Configuration 52 28 QoS Port Based Priority Table 52 29 QoS VLAN Tag Priority page 5...

Page 10: ...Information page 66 54 Configuration Tool page 66 55 Upgrade page 67 56 Logout page 68 57 Restart page 68 58 Restart page 68 59 Console Telnet Menu 72 60 Menu tree for authorized users 73 61 Main scr...

Page 11: ...erface commands 71 14 Enable Command Menu 75 15 Line Options 76 16 Line Type Chart 77 17 Main Rate Table 77 18 LAN Options 78 19 VLAN Mode Options 79 20 802 1Q VLAN Options 81 21 VLAN Mode Options 82...

Page 12: ...s quick start hardware installation procedures Chapter 4 Web configuration on page 33 describes configuring the Model 2160 via the web interface Chapter 5 Console and Telnet configuration on page 69 d...

Page 13: ...T heading calls attention to important information The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential hazard Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage The shock hazard symbol an...

Page 14: ...d units ensure that the power cable used meets all applicable standards for the country in which it is to be installed and that it is connected to a wall outlet which has earth ground Hazardous networ...

Page 15: ...moist anti static cloth Place the unit on a flat surface and ensure free air circulation Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight and other heat sources Protect the unit from moisture vapors and co...

Page 16: ...re in boldface font Futura bold italic type Parts of commands which are related to elements already named by the user are in boldface italic font Italicized Futura type Variables for which you supply...

Page 17: ...17 Chapter 1 General information Chapter contents Model 2160 overview 18 Model 2160 front panel 19 LED descriptions 19 Model 2160 rear panel 20 Port descriptions 20 Reset button 21 Ground terminal 21...

Page 18: ...der incorporates multi pair bonding to offer unmatched rate reach and reliable Ethernet connectivity providing symmetrical 22 8 Mbps of bandwidth over 4 pair 8 wire at dis tances up to 1 8 miles 2 9 k...

Page 19: ...ction dropped LINE self test Management On Management port is connected WAN 1 4 LINK On Blink LINE is connected LINE handshake transmitted received data LAN 1 4 LINK ACT On Blink Ethernet is connected...

Page 20: ...pinout connects the router to a serial terminal such as a PC or ASCII terminal also called a dumb terminal Asynchronous default data rate 9600 bps hardware DSR and DTR signals for external modems are...

Page 21: ...ration To restart the unit in bootloader mode to be used only by trained CopperLink technicians Start with the unit powered off Press and hold the Reset button while applying power to the unit Release...

Page 22: ...verview Chapter contents Introduction 23 Typical application 23 Distance charts 24 Distance Chart 2160 Series Auto Mode TCPAM 32 16 24 Distance Chart 2160 Series Optimal Mode TCPAM 128 25 Distance Cha...

Page 23: ...take advantage of the existing copper infrastructure to connect remote LAN s across distances and at speeds previously unthought of The auto rate feature ensures the highest speed is achieved on each...

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Page 27: ...mation 29 AC Power Mains 29 Location and mounting requirements 30 Installing the Model 2160 30 Unpacking the Model 2160 30 Connecting cables 30 Grounding the Model 2160 and connecting power 31 Configu...

Page 28: ...ounding the Model 2160 and connecting power on page 31 describes how to ground and connect the power source Planning the installation Before beginning the actual installation we strongly recommend tha...

Page 29: ...LAN and WAN ports You will need a PC or equivalent with a VT 100 emulation program e g HyperTerminal to configure the software on your Model 2160 AC Power Mains If you suspect that your AC power is n...

Page 30: ...ort any equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes Save all packing mate rial in case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing The Model 2160 comes with the...

Page 31: ...g stud see figure 6 and the grounding source 3 Connect the power adapter to the DC 9V port on the Model 2160 and then connect to the power source Mains Voltage Do not open the case the when the power...

Page 32: ...ctly connect a terminal or a PC equipped with a terminal emulation program such as Hyper Terminal to the Ethernet Extender s console port Use the supplied serial cable RJ 45 to DB9F to connect the Mod...

Page 33: ...Margin 42 Line Probe 42 VLAN 43 802 1Q Tag Based VLAN 45 Egress and Ingress Rules 45 Tag Based VLAN Overview 46 Configuring 802 1Q VLAN Tagging 47 Port Based VLAN 48 Quality of Service QoS 49 Port Ba...

Page 34: ...ptions 60 LINE Status 60 Management Status 60 LAN Status 61 Performance Status 61 Administration Options 62 Security Administration 62 User Profiles 62 Remote Management Hosts 63 SNMP Administration 6...

Page 35: ...ers to manage this Model 2160 form anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Internet Explorer TCP IP setup When DHCP is enabled the Model 2160 acts as a DHCP server in your network T...

Page 36: ...rity you should change the user name and password after initial onfiguration Figure 7 System login screen Basic Configuration Options This section contains information for setting up the operation mod...

Page 37: ...rposes IP 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Host Name SOHO Some ISP providers require the Host Name as identification You may check with your ISP to see if your Internet service has been configure...

Page 38: ...P Server page 2 The DHCP server assigns the IP from the Start IP Address to the End IP Address The legal IP address range is from 0 to 255 but 0 is reserved as the network name and 255 is reserved for...

Page 39: ...If you select Disable or Dynamic IP click Next at the bottom of the screen to save your changes If you select Static IP you can enter information for IP Subnet Mask Gate way and DNS Server s IP 3 If...

Page 40: ...n on the pages for Operation Mode and Management Port DHCP Server and LAN the Basic Setup Review page will display to confirm your changes Figure 12 Review and save basic setup changes 2 Look over the...

Page 41: ...INE advanced configuration page You can setup the Line Type number of wires Annex Type TCPAM Type Main Rate SNR Margin and Line Probe settings for LINE parameters Figure 13 LINE page Line Type Select...

Page 42: ...SNR margin values For example if you set the SNR margin is 5 the LINE connection will drop and reconnect when the SNR margin is lower than 5 On the other hand the device will reduce the line rate and...

Page 43: ...perly configured VLAN prevents one subscriber from accessing the network resources of another on the same LAN VLAN also increases network performance by limiting broadcasts to a smaller and more manag...

Page 44: ...on Figure 15 VLAN Diagram VID 20 VID 30 VID 10 PWR ALM DIAG WAN LAN 100M LINK ACT LINK 1 2 3 4 CopperLink 2160 Long Range Ethernet Extender VID 10 VID 20 VID 30 LAN3 LAN1 LAN2 LAN4 CopperLink Model 21...

Page 45: ...et packet that contains a VLAN ID is called a tagged packet An Ethernet packet without a VLAN ID is called an untagged packet Typically all packets leave untagged unless tagged by the adapter prior to...

Page 46: ...peration for these 3 user priority bits Canonical Format Indicator CFI is always set to zero for Ethernet switches CFI is used for compatibility reasons between an Ethernet type network and Token Ring...

Page 47: ...termediate network devices nor the host at the other end of the connection supports VLANs then you should add this port to the VLAN as an untagged port Note VLAN tagged frames can pass through VLAN aw...

Page 48: ...port can accept Access means the port can only receive or send untagged frame types Trunk means that the port can only receive or send tagged frame types Port Based VLAN Click on VLAN under Advanced o...

Page 49: ...gested This can cause a reduction in network performance and mark the net work inadequate for time critical application such as video on demand Click on QoS under Advanced on the main menu to reach th...

Page 50: ...are WRR configuration Each queue type can setup the queue weight from 1 to 15 WFQ configuration Each ports and their queue type can set the bandwidth Scheduling Configuration The 2160 provides three c...

Page 51: ...f the packets in these queues with WRR a new packet develops based on the weight assignments Then the 2160 sends out the new packet Weighted Fair Queuing WFQ WFQ is a generalization of processor shari...

Page 52: ...igh priority data such as voice and video Figure 25 SP Example WRR Configuration If you selected Type 1 in the Scheduling Configuration section then provide infor mation for the WRR table Assign a wei...

Page 53: ...ge VLAN Tag Priority uses the tag field information which has been inserted into an Ethernet frame If a port has an 802 1Q compliant device attached such as this Ethernet Extender these tagged frames...

Page 54: ...table Assign a weight value from 1 to 15 to determine the priority for each queue Weight determines how important the queue is therefore 15 is the most important queue and 0 is the least important que...

Page 55: ...weights 1 2 4 and 8 for queues 0 through 3 respectively According to the two tables above the QoS values map to the Egress Queues as follows This example displays that Packets with priority 0 and prio...

Page 56: ...ode Point DSCP is the 6 bit field in the header of IP packets and it is for packet classification purposes The DSCP algorithm is based on IP DSCP fields in the IP header There are 64 levels of priorit...

Page 57: ...ide details in the corre sponding table WRR Configuration If you selected Type 1 in the Scheduling Configuration section then provide infor mation for the WRR table Assign a weight value from 1 to 15...

Page 58: ...and according various queuing strategies to tailor performance to require ments Figure 38 QoS IP DSCP Priority page IP DSCP Configuration Example In this example the selected operation is Type 3 For...

Page 59: ...used to intelligently manage bandwidth allocation in the networking It can pre vent one user or device from dominating the available network bandwidth and it allows IT managers to allo cate greater ba...

Page 60: ...ation such as SNR margin atteunation and CRC error count Figure 42 LINE Status page 8 wire model shown If two Model 2160s have been linked together you can view their run time line rate status and per...

Page 61: ...LAN Status page displays information about a LAN port The system will allow you to select which LAN port to view Figure 44 LAN Status page Performance Status The Performance Status page displays infor...

Page 62: ...nge the Supervisor ID and Supervisor Password for the Model 2160 If you don t set them all users will be able to access the Model 2160 using the default Supervisor ID and Supervisor Password which is...

Page 63: ...IP address in the filed only that host can access the Model 2160 Click Finish to commit your changes The browser will prompt the configured parameters and check it before writing into NVRAM Press Rest...

Page 64: ...gent may belong to more than one community It will not request information from management stations that do not belong to one of its communities Click Modify to set up community pools Figure 50 SNMP c...

Page 65: ...ap host pool configuration Version Select version for trap host Version 1 is for SNMPv1 Version 2 for SNMPv2 Disable Turn off IP Address Enter the trap host IP address Community Enter the community pa...

Page 66: ...System Information page You can check the MCSV Software Version Chipset Firmware Version Host Name and System Up Time The System Up Time item let you know how long the Model 2160 has been running sin...

Page 67: ...our Model 2160 parameters in the PC Select the Backup Configu ration and then click Finish Browse to the backup directory and click Finish again The Model 2160 will automatically save the configuratio...

Page 68: ...e Utility menu You have to log in with your password again after you log out This is recommended after you finish a management session for security reasons Figure 56 Logout page Restart To reboot the...

Page 69: ...ed users 74 Enable Command Menu 75 Setup Command Menu 76 Line 76 Mode 77 Link 77 Annex Type 77 TCPAM Type 77 Maximum Main Rate 77 SNR Margin 77 Line Probe 78 Clear 78 LAN 78 VLAN 79 Mode 79 802 1Q VLA...

Page 70: ...3 Reboot Command 93 Ping Command 93 Administration Command Menu 95 User Profile 95 Modify Add User 95 Security 96 Telnet TCP Port 96 Legal IP Address Pool 96 SNMP 97 Community 97 Trap host 98 Supervis...

Page 71: ...management Connect the Ethernet cable to the Manage ment port of Model 2160 to your computer The Management LED on the front panel of the Model 2160 will light up Start your Telnet client with VT100...

Page 72: ...tom with the U O keys For example to show the system information log on to the Model 2160 Press the K key twice and select the show command with the L key Select the system command in the submenu The...

Page 73: ...ccess all of the configuration commands in the subdirectories using the enable command Unauthorized users cannot change any configurations but can view the status and information for the Model 2160 Th...

Page 74: ...et configuration Figure 61 Main screen for authorized users Menu tree for unauthorized users Unauthorized users may access the following configuration commands for the Model 2160 Figure 62 Main menu f...

Page 75: ...View system configuration write Update flash configuration reboot Reset and boot system ping Packet internet groper command admin Setup management features utility TFTP upgrade utility exit Quit syste...

Page 76: ...ofile vlan Configure virtual LAN parameters qos Configure Quality of Service parameters rate Configure Rate Control parameters Manage ment Configure management interface profile dhcp Configure DHCP pa...

Page 77: ...is the multiple of 64kbps 128kbps or 256kbps depending on your model type Use Table 17 to determine the best main rate for your model SNR Margin SNR margin is an index of line connection quality Gener...

Page 78: ...ure the Link type LAN IP address and subnet mask for the LAN interface Table 18 shows the options available within the lan command menu Command setup lan 1 link_type Disable Dynamic Static Message Ple...

Page 79: ...nu and press Enter The following menu displays To activate the VLAN function move the cursor to mode and press Enter The products support two types of VLAN 802 1Q and Port Based 802 1Q defines the ope...

Page 80: ...bership VLAN ID 10 Use the pvid command to change the member port to untagged members Command setup vlan pvid 1 6 1 4094 Message Please input the following information Port index 1 6 VID value ENTER f...

Page 81: ...ly performs the VLAN assignment The port configuration is static and cannot be automatically changed to another VLAN without manual reconfiguration You can set up Port Based VLAN using the method for...

Page 82: ...ion set this option to Disable Command setup qos mode Disable PortBased VlanTag IpDscp Message Please input the following information Trigger qoS function TAB Select Disable Table 21 shows the options...

Page 83: ...rity or weight assignments therefore BE is not recommended for high pri ority data such as video or voice Strictly Priority SP The SP Queue Type uses queues that are based on priority only SP transmit...

Page 84: ...ation Port index 1 6 1 Queue index ENTER for default 3 3 Set up the queue value 0 1 2 or 3 on each port VLAN Tag Priority QoS Command setup qos vlanTagPri 0 7 0 3 Message Please input the following in...

Page 85: ...s by differentiating traffic by users service requirements and other criteria Packets are specifically marked allowing network nodes to provide different levels of service as appropriate for video pla...

Page 86: ...e of 1024kbps with the setup rate Table 29 shows the options available to set up the data rate Table 28 IP DSCP Priority QoS Options DSCP Queue Index DSCP Queue Index DSCP Queue Index DSCP Queue Index...

Page 87: ...ult 192 168 1 1 Subnet mask ENTER for default 255 255 255 0 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a communication protocol that allows network adminis trators to manage and automate the ass...

Page 88: ...fixed DHCP server fixed host IP list list Show DHCP configuration active Trigger DHCP server function gateway Default gateway for DHCP client netmask Subnet mask for DHCP client ip_range Dynamic assig...

Page 89: ...t Name is a unique name that attaches a host to a network The hostname is used to identify a particular host in various forms of electronic communication Some ISP providers require the Host Name as id...

Page 90: ...udes mode line rate SNR margin attenuation and CRC error count of the local side Ethernet Extender and SNR margin attenuation and CRC error count of the remote side Ethernet Extender Figure 64 LINE St...

Page 91: ...65 Interface Status Table 32 Interface Statistics Parameter Description InOctets The number of received bytes on this port InPackets The number of received packets on this port OutOctets The number of...

Page 92: ...in the main menu and press Enter When you enter the show command the following menu displays Move the cursor to system in the show menu and press Enter Figure 66 System Information Figure 67 Show Scri...

Page 93: ...nt to reboot y n y Type y to begin the reboot process Ping Command The ping command checks the connection of the Model 2160 to the network Move the cursor to ping in the main menu and press Enter The...

Page 94: ...Series User Manual 5 Console and Telnet configuration 1 65534 Sets the number of ping request packets from 1 to 65534 t Results run continuously until you press the Ctrl key to stop the process Data...

Page 95: ...the clear command to delete a user Use the list command to show information for a user profile Use the modify command to edit user information or add a new user to a user profile Modify Add User To m...

Page 96: ...ding user name and UI mode Security The security command menu lists commands to configure sixteen legal IP addresses for Telnet access and the Telnet port number Move the cursor to security in the adm...

Page 97: ...set variables that exist in network nodes in order to obtain statistics set configura tion parameters and monitor network events SNMP communications can occur over the LAN or WAN con nection The Model...

Page 98: ...lso confgiure five SNMP trap entries Trap host To set up SNMP traps move the cursor to trap in the snmp menu and press Enter You can configure five trap entries Command admin snmp trap 1 5 more Messag...

Page 99: ...figure the Model 2160 You should change the supervisor ID and password after initial configuration Supervisor Password To change the supervisor password move the cursor to passwd in the security menu...

Page 100: ...firmware file Command utility upgrade ip file Message Please input the following information TFTP server IP address ENTER for default 192 168 0 2 Upgrade filename ENTER for default default bin Backup...

Page 101: ...Utility Command Menu 101 Model 2160 Series User Manual 5 Console and Telnet configuration...

Page 102: ...ation Do you want to disconnect y n y Press y to exit the system A confirmation screen displays Connection closed Press SPACE key to enter console mode configuration enable Modify command privilege se...

Page 103: ...ntents Introduction 104 Contact information 104 Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations RMAs 104 Warranty coverage 104 Out of warranty service 105 Returns for credit 105 Return for cr...

Page 104: ...1 975 1007 Alternate Patton support for Europe Middle East and Africa EMEA Online support available at www patton inalp com E mail support e mail sent to support patton inalp com will be answered with...

Page 105: ...l be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment 30 to 60 days We will add a 20 restocking charge crediting your account with 80 of the purchase price Over 60 days Products will be accepted fo...

Page 106: ...06 Appendix A Compliance information Chapter contents Compliance 107 EMC compliance 107 Radio and TV interference FCC Part 15 107 CE Declaration of Conformity 107 Authorized European Representative 10...

Page 107: ...be determined by disconnecting the cables try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures moving the computing equipment away from the receiver re orienting the receiving ante...

Page 108: ...ine Connector 109 Line Modulation 109 Ethernet Connector 109 LAN Protocols 109 VLAN Support 109 QoS Support 109 Management Connector 109 Management Interface 110 Front Panel Indicators 110 Power Suppl...

Page 109: ...x operation LAN Protocols 802 1d Transparent Bridging 2K MAC address learning bridge VLAN Support IEEE 802 1q VLAN Tagging Port Based VLAN up to 4K VLANs VLAN Stacking Q in Q QoS Support Rate limiting...

Page 110: ...MIB RFC 1213 1493 EFM OAM IEEE 802 3af Software upgradeable via web browser TFTP Front Panel Indicators Power Alarm Diagnostic WAN Link x4 Ethernet Link x4 Ethernet 100M x4 Power Supply AC Universal...

Page 111: ...111 Appendix C Port pin outs Chapter contents Introduction 112 Console port 112 Ethernet 113 Line CopperLink 113...

Page 112: ...tion for the ports of the Model 2160 Console port Configuration settings 9600 bps 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control Figure 68 EIA 561 RJ 45 8 pin port Note N C means no internal electrical c...

Page 113: ...t pin outs Ethernet Note Pins not listed are not used Line CopperLink Table 34 RJ45 socket 10 100Base T Pin Signal 1 TX 2 TX 3 RX 6 RX Table 35 RJ45 socket CopperLink Pin Signal 4 TRD0 2160 2161 2162...

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