Coax MDU Master Bridge User’s Guide
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This chapter describes the installation procedure for your bridge.
Packing List
Your package should come with the equipment listed below,
♦
One Main Unit (HCNA to Ethernet Master Bridge) XL-HCW128C
♦
One DC 5V Power Adaptor
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One F-Type Coaxial Cable (RG-59U)
♦
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (CAT-5)
Rear Panel
Figure 1: Rear Panel of XL-HCW128C
Connectors
1.
DC5V
: Connect to the power adapter plug.
2.
LAN1/LAN2
: Two fast Ethernet ports to connect Switch/FTTx/xDSL Modem for Internet access.
3.
Reset
: While XL-HCW128C is turned on, press and release this button will reboot XL-HCW128C. Press it for
lasting
5 seconds will restore all settings to factory default. For example, the IP address will restore to default
‘
192.168.1.1
’.
4.
HCNA
: Attach to existing coaxial cable and use it as the networking backbone in one or more MDUs. CEM-
538M is the HCNA
Master
device and controls the other
Slave
HCNA devices (refer to Endpoint or
EP
, as
XL-HC128C) on the same coax network. Refer “
Connecting the Cables
” for more details.
5.
TV/Antenna
: Connect to TV Set. Or connect to VHF/UHF antenna or CATV to bypass TV signal to HCNA
port.
LED Indicators
1.
Power
: Lighting up when power on.
2.
LAN1
: Lighting up when LAN1 port is active, and flashing when there is any data traffic.
3.
LAN2
: Lighting up when LAN2 port is active, and flashing when there is any data traffic.
4.
Link/Act
: Lighting up when HCNA port is active, and flashing when there is any data traffic.
5.
SyncMode
: Lighting up when HCNA port is working in HCNA
Synchronous MAC
mode.
6.
Diagnosis
: Lighting up when XL-HCW128C is diagnosing EP.
NOTE:
HCNA always adopt the
Synchronous MAC
protocol layer in coax system in order to coordinate all the
transmissions and eliminate any collisions. The SyncMode led should be always on after power on.
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