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P-871M
VDSL Modem
User’s Guide
Version ME1
5/2008
Edition 1
DEFAULT LOGIN
Password 1234
Console Port Speed 38400 bps
Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved
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P-871M User’s Guide Overview The P-871M is a VDSL modem in CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) mode and can also act as CO (Central Office) equipment. CO equipment is where home and office phone lines terminate and connects to a much larger switching system. In the following example, you can build up a VDSL bridge connection between two P-871Ms. This guide covers: • Overview, page 2 • Hardware Connections, page 3 • CLI Commands Configuration, page 6 • Firmware Upgrade, page 9 • Wall-mountin
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P-871M User’s Guide 1 Hardware Connections You can set the P-871M to work in either CO mode or CPE mode. Follow the procedure below to complete the hardware connections. 1.1 CO Mode CO 1 6 CPE 4 2 3 5 1 Set the CO/CPE switch on the rear panel to the CO side. 2 Use the included console cable to connect the CONSOLE port to your computer’s COM port for configuration. 3 Use the included yellow Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port to your network device, such as a switch. 4 Over ISDN: Use
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P-871M User’s Guide 5 Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER socket to a proper power source. 6 Push the power switch to the on position. 1.2 CPE Mode CPE 1 6 CO 4 3 2 5 1 Set the CO/CPE switch on the rear panel to the CPE side. 2 Use the included console cable to connect the CONSOLE port to your computer’s COM port for configuration. 3 Use the included yellow Ethernet cable to connect the ETHERNET port to your network device, such as a switch. 4 Over ISDN: Use the included gray
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P-871M User’s Guide 6 Push the power switch to the on position. 1.3 LEDs (Lights) Look at the LEDs on the top panel of the P-871M. •The POWER LED is on when the system is ready. •The ETHERNET LED turns on if the ETHERNET port is con- nected to an Ethernet device and blinks when the P-871M is sending or receiving data through the ETHERNET port. •The DSL LED is on if the VDSL connection between two P- 871Ms is set up. •The CO LED is on when the P-871M is operating in CO mode. If none of the LED
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P-871M User’s Guide 2 CLI Commands Configuration When the P-871M is in CO mode, use the CLI (Command Line Interface) commands to configure it. 2.1 Syntax Conventions This manual follows these general conventions: • Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on. Command descriptions follow these conventions: • Commands are in courier new font. • Requi
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P-871M User’s Guide 2.2 Accessing the CLI 1 Connect your computer to the console port and use terminal emulation software configured to the following parameters: • VT100 terminal emulation • 38400 bps • No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit • No flow control 2 Press [ENTER] to open the login screen. 3 Enter the system login password. The default system password is 1234. 2.3 Commands Summary The following table lists the commands available on the P- 871M. Use the ? or help command to see the av
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P-871M User’s Guide Command Description sys Displays the system information and port settings, including the current firmware version and VDSL data rate. lt=line termination, means CO mode; nt=network termination, means CPE mode help Displays all available commands. exit Logs you out of the CLI. passwd Changes the system login password. default Returns the P-871M to the factory defaults. upgrade Uploads the P-871M’s firmware or configuration file. vdsl uprate [x] Displays or sets th
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P-871M User’s Guide Command Description vdsl debug Displays VDSL debugging information. vdsl show Displays the VDSL status and performance data. vdsl active Displays the VDSL port status or enables/ [on|off] disables the VDSL port. enet auto Displays or sets auto-negotiation mode. [on|off] enet speed Displays or sets the Ethernet port speed (10 or [10|100] 100 Mbps). enet duplex Displays or sets the Ethernet duplex mode. [full|half] enet fctrl Displays or sets flow control. [on|off] enet statu
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P-871M User’s Guide Do not interrupt the file transfer process as this may PERMANENTLY DAMAGE your P-871M. 1 Obtain the firmware file, unzip it and save it in a folder on your computer. Only upload firmware for your specific model! 2 Access the CLI and type the upgrade fw command. 3 Type y and press [ENTER]. 4 When you see the Press any key to start message, press a key and activate XMODEM upload on your terminal. 10
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P-871M User’s Guide 5 This is an example Xmodem configuration upload using HyperTerminal. Click Transfer, then Send File to display the following screen. Type the firmware file's location, or click Browse to search for it. Choose the 1K Xmodem protocol. Then click Send. 11
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P-871M User’s Guide 6 After a successful firmware upload, the P-871M restarts. VDSL>upgrade fw This operation will overwrite the old firmware! Continue?(Y/N) y You MUST NOT abort this operation after XMODEM data transfer begins. Otherwise the device will be damaged. Restart your device before XMODEM transfer begins to quit the upgrade process. Press any key to start... Send firmware using the Xmodem protocol from your terminal emulator now... CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCXmodem successful
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P-871M User’s Guide 1 Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall. 2 Drill two holes for the screws (M4*30). The centers of the holes should be 120 mm apart. Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws. 3 Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall. 4 Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to hold the weight
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P-871M User’s Guide The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm). Specifications Specifications are accurate at the time of writing. Feature Specification Default password 1234 Dimensions (mm) 189 (Wide) x 132 (Deep) x 40 (High) Distance between the wall- 120 mm mounting holes on the device’s back Screw size for wall- M4*30 mounting Weight 307 g 14
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P-871M User’s Guide Feature Specification Ethernet Port One RJ-45, 10/100Mbps Half / Full Auto- negotiation, Auto-crossover Ethernet port DSL Port One RJ-45 port for the VDSL connection over POTS or ISDN Console Port One DB-9 female connector for configurations via the CLI CO/CPE Switch Set the P-871M to work in CO mode or CPE mode Power Supply 9 VAC @ 1A Operation Temperature 0º C ~ 40º C Storage Temperature -20º ~ 60º C Operation Humidity 20% ~ 85% RH Storage Humidity 20% ~ 90% RH 15
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P-871M User’s Guide Features VDSL • VDSL standard: ETSI/ANSI/ITU-T standard • Band Plan: 997 and 998 (Default:998) • VDSL Profile: 8a,12a (2,3,4 band), with U0 band • VDSL Band Plan and Profile setting: • Profile 1: 998 • Profile 2: 997 • PSD: 997-M1x-M; 998-M1x-B • Modulation: DMT Network Protocols • IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTx Ethernet • IEEE 802.3x Flow control • IEEE 802.1D transparent bridging • Flow control in full duplex mode • Back pressure in half duplex mode S
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P-871M User’s Guide • Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage
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P-871M User’s Guide • This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. Legal Information Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limi
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P-871M User’s Guide Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from t
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P-871M User’s Guide Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. User Guide Feedback Help us help you. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park,
