VDSL 2 Router

VC-230

User's Manual

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

CE mark Warning
This is a class B device, in a domestic environment; this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such
WEEE separately.

Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must
therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Revision
User’s Manual for VDSL 2 Router
Model: VC-230
Rev: 1.0 (Oct. 2009)
Part No. EM-VC230_v1

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.1 Feature ................................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Physical Details .................................................................................................................. 8
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1 System Requirement.......................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Configuring the Network Properties............................................................................... 10
2.4 Configuring with Web Browser ....................................................................................... 16
2.5 Applications ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Bridge Mode for LAN-to-LAN connection ............................................................................................. 18

2.5.2 Router Mode for Internet connection....................................................................................................... 22

2.5.3 Router Mode for PPPoE with IP Sharing................................................................................................. 26

3. WEB CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 28

3.1 Operation Mode ................................................................................................................ 29

3.2 Internet Settings ............................................................................................................... 30
3.2.1 WAN........................................................................................................................................................ 30

¾ STATIC (FIXED IP) ...................................................................................................................... 30

¾ DHCP (AUTO CONFIG)............................................................................................................... 31

¾ PPPOE (ADSL)............................................................................................................................... 32

¾ L2TP ................................................................................................................................................ 33

¾ PPTP ................................................................................................................................................ 35

3.2.2 LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

3.2.3 DHCP clients ........................................................................................................................................... 37

3.2.4 Advanced Routing ................................................................................................................................... 38

3.2.5 QoS .......................................................................................................................................................... 39

3.3 Firewall .............................................................................................................................. 40

3.3.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering ............................................................................................................................. 40

3.3.2 Port Forwarding (Virtual Server)............................................................................................................. 42

3.3.3 DMZ ........................................................................................................................................................ 43

3.3.4 System Security Settings.......................................................................................................................... 44

3.3.5 Content Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 45

3.4 VDSL .................................................................................................................................. 46

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3.4.1 VDSL Status ............................................................................................................................................ 46

3.4.2 VDSL Configuration................................................................................................................................ 47

3.5 Administration .................................................................................................................. 50

3.5.1 Management ............................................................................................................................................ 50

3.5.2 Upload Firmware ..................................................................................................................................... 51

3.5.3 Setting Management ................................................................................................................................ 52

3.5.4 Reboot...................................................................................................................................................... 53

3.5.5 Status........................................................................................................................................................ 53

3.5.6 Statistics................................................................................................................................................... 54

3.5.7 System Log .............................................................................................................................................. 55

APPENDIX A: PERFORMANCE OF VC-230 PROFILES....................................................................................... 56

APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY.......................................................................................................................................... 57

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1. Introduction
The PLANET VDSL2 Router, VC-230 is based on two core networking technologies:
Ethernet and VDSL2 (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2). This technology offers the
absolute fastest data transmission speeds over existing copper telephone lines without the
need for rewiring.

The PLANET VC-230 can provide very high performance access to Internet, both
downstream and upstream up to 100Mbps. The VC-230 complies with ITU-T G993.2
standard, and provides two modes for applications – Bridge and Router. With 4-port 10/100
Ethernet switch, it provide data deliver and receive in local network, so that it is the best
solution for small enterprise and residence.

There are two selectable operating modes of VC-230, CO and CPE. The CO or CPE mode
can be adjusted by WEB UI and users can connect two VC-230 for Point-to-Point
Application, data transmission between two networks over existing copper telephone lines.

Via the user-friendly management interface, VC-230 can be managed easily by computer
running standard web browsers. Furthermore, the VC-230 not only provides basic router’s
functions, such as DHCP server, Virtual Server, DMZ, QoS, and UPnP, but also provides
the fully firewall functions, such as Network Address Translation (NAT), IP/Port/MAC
Filtering and Content Filtering. It serves as an Internet firewall to protect your network from
being accessed by outside users.

1.1 Feature

Internet Access Features

‹ Shared Internet Access: All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the
VC-230 using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are
hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address
Translation).
‹ Built-in VDSL2 Modem: The VC-230 provides VDSL2 modem, and supports all
common VDSL2 connections.
‹ Multiple WAN Connection: On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the VC-230
supports Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection), Fixed IP
Address, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP.

‹ CO and CPE type Support: The VC-230 provides the Peer-to-Peer connection.
Users can select the CO and CPE mode manually.
‹ Bridge and Router Application: The VC-230 supports two application modes.
Currently, it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and
bridging mode cannot be used simultaneously.

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Advanced Internet Functions
‹ Virtual Servers: This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on
your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
‹ Firewall: Supports simple firewall with NAT technology.
‹ Universal Plug and Play (UPnP): UPnP allows automatic discovery and
configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or
later.
‹ Selectable VDSL2 Profiles: The VC-230 supports common VDSL2 profiles (30a,
17a, 12a, 12b, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) for selectable. Users can choose different VDSL2
profiles based on their requirements.
‹ User Friendly Interface: VC-230 can be managed and controlled through Web UI.
‹ DMZ Support: The VC-230 can translate public IP addresses to private IP address
to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the most flexibility to run programs, which could be
incompatible in NAT environment.
‹ Bridge and Router Application: The VC-230 supports two application modes.
Currently, it comes pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and
bridging mode cannot be used simultaneously.
‹ RIP1/2 Routing: It supports RIPv1/2 routing protocol for routing capability.
‹ VPN Pass through Support: PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

LAN Features
‹ 4-Port Switch: The VC-230 incorporates a 4-port 10/100Base-TX switching hub,
making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
‹ DHCP Server Support: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic
IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The VC-230 can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN.

1.2 Package Contents

‹ VC-230 Unit x 1
‹ Power Adapter x 1
‹ Quick Installation Guide x 1
‹ User’s Manual CD x 1
‹ RJ-45 cable x 1
‹ RJ-11cable x 1

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1.3 Physical Details
Front Panel of VC-230

Front Panel LED definition

LED State Description

ON When the router is powered on, and in ready state.

PWR
OFF When the router is powered off.

Flashing Router is trying to establish a VDSL2 connection to VDSL2 device or telecom’s network.
DSL
ON The VDSL2 connection connected successfully.

Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN port.
LAN1-4
ON The port is up.

Rear Panel

Rear Panel Port and Button Definition

Connector Description

POWER Power connector with 12V DC 1 A

RESET Press more than 3 seconds for reset to factory default setting.

Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If
LAN (1-4) the LED light of LNK/ACT is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that
port.

PHONE Built-in splitter for POTS connection.

The RJ-11 connector allows data communication between the router and the VDSL2 network
VDSL2
through a twisted-pair phone wire

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2. Installation
This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the
hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for
the values needed.

2.1 System Requirement

1. Personal computer (PC)
2. Pentium III 266 MHz processor or higher
3. 128 MB RAM minimum
4. 20 MB of free disk space minimum
5. RJ45 Ethernet Port

2.2 Hardware Installation

Please connect the device to you computer as follow:
z Connect your telephone to the “Phone” Port via RJ-11 telephone line.
z Use another telephone cable to connect “VDSL” port of the router. And connect the
other side to your CO side devices, such as VDSL 2 DSLAM, VDSL 2 Switch, or
another VC-230 with CO mode.
z Use Ethernet cable to connect “LAN” port of the modem and “LAN” port of your
computer.

Figure 1 VC-230 connection diagram

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2.3 Configuring the Network Properties
Configuring PC in Windows Vista
1. Go to Start / Control Panel / Network and Internet / Network and Sharing Center.
Double-click on Network Connections.

2. Double-click Local Area Connection.

3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.

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4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons.

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows XP
1. Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double-click on
Network Connections

2. Double-click Local Area Connection.

3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.

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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons.

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 2000
1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network
and Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection.

3. In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons.

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 98/Me
1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network
and choose the Configuration tab.
2. Select TCP/IP Æ NE2000 Compatible, or the name of your Network Interface Card
(NIC) in your PC.

3. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.

4. Then select the DNS Configuration tab.

5. Select the Disable DNS radio button and click OK to finish the configuration.

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2.4 Configuring with Web Browser
It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your
network. To configure the router, open your browser, type “http: //192.168.1.1” into the
address bar and click “Go” to get to the login page.
Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.

At the User name and Password prompt, type your proper user name and password to
login. The default user name / password are “admin / admin”. You can change these later
if you wish. Click “OK”.

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If the user name and password are correct, you will login VC-230 successfully and see the
status page. Now you can configure the VC-230 for your needs.

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2.5 Applications
The VC-230 supports two modes, users can select Router or Bridge mode for your
applications. Please check as below examples for more details.

2.5.1 Bridge Mode for LAN-to-LAN connection

Web UI Configuration
For VC-230 CO side
„ Step 1: Select the Bridge mode.

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„ Step 2: Setup your LAN IP, for example, we use the 192.168.1.1 / 255.255.255.0
and enable DHCP server for VC-230 CO side.

„ Step 3: Modify your VDSL mode, default is CPE mode. Select the VDSL CO
mode.

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For VC-230 CPE side
„ Step 1: Select the Bridge mode.

„ Step 2: Setup your LAN IP, for example, we use the 192.168.1.2 / 255.255.255.0
and disable DHCP server for VC-230 CPE side.

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„ Step 3: Modify your VDSL mode, default is CPE mode.

After setting, the DSL line will try to establish the connection between two VC-230. you can
check the DSL LED, when the LED stop flashing and steady, the VC-230 will establish a
connection and the PC1 and PC2 can access to each other.

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2.5.2 Router Mode for Internet connection

Web UI Configuration
For VC-230 CO side
„ Step 1: Select the Bridge mode.

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„ Step 2: Setup your LAN IP, for example, we use the 192.168.1.1 / 255.255.255.0 for
VC-230 CO side.

„ Step 3: Modify your VDSL mode, default is CPE mode. Select the VDSL CO
mode.

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For VC-230 CPE side
„ Step 1: Select the Router mode and enable the NAT.

„ Step 2: Configure your WAN settings, type your WAN IP, Mask, Gateway and
DNS.

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„ Step 3: Modify your VDSL mode, default is CPE mode.

After setting, the DSL line will try to establish the connection between two VC-230. you can
check the DSL LED, when the LED stop flashing and steady, the VC-230 will establish a
connection and the PC can access to Internet through VDSL connection.

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2.5.3 Router Mode for PPPoE with IP Sharing

Web UI Configuration
„ Step 1: Select the Router mode and enable the NAT.

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„ Step 2: Configure your WAN settings, select the PPPoE connection type and
enter your PPPoE user name and password.

Step 3: When the PPPoE connection is OK, the PC will access to Internet through
PPPoE connection.

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3. Web Configuration Management
Determine your connection settings
Before you configure the router, you need to know the connection information supplied by
your service provider.

Connecting the VDSL 2 Router to your network

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the VDSL Router consists of more than simply
plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to
set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP
Addresses the Router chooses to assign them.
Generally there are several different operating modes for your applications. And you can
know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP. These modes are router, bridge,
and PPPoE+NAT.

Configuring with Web Browser

It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your
network. To configure the router, open your browser, type “http: //192.168.1.1” into the
address bar and click “Go” to get to the login page.
Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.

At the User name prompt, type “admin”. And the Password prompt, type “admin”. You
can change these later if you wish. Click “OK” to login the router and you can start to
configure it now.

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3.1 Operation Mode
The VC-230 supports two operation modes – Router and Bridge. Currently, it comes
pre-configured with routing mode. Note that, routing mode and bridging mode cannot be
used simultaneously.
For Bridge mode, all interfaces are bridged into a single bridge interface.
For Router mode, the VDSL port is treated as WAN port. The other interfaces are bridged
together and are treated as LAN ports.

If you select Bridge operation mode, WAN configuration in Internet Settings are not
available. (Firewall functions on the left page are not available.)

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration take
effect. Click Cancel to close without saving.

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3.2 Internet Settings

3.2.1 WAN
The WAN Settings screen allows you to specify the type of Internet connection. The WAN
settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, STATIC (fixed IP), DHCP
(Auto config), PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP.

¾ STATIC (FIXED IP)

Select STATIC (fixed IP) in the WAN Connection Type drop-down list and the following
page appears.

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Static Mode
IP Address: Enter the IP address of WAN port.
Subnet Mask: Enter IP subnet mask of WAN port.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway address of WAN port.
Primary DNS Server: Primary DNS Server f of WAN port.
Secondary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server of WAN port.

MAC Clone
MAC Clone provides WAN to connect to a MAC address.
Enabled: Enable or disable MAC clone.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

¾ DHCP (AUTO CONFIG)

Select DHCP (Auto config) in the WAN Connection Type drop-down list and the
following page appears. If the WAN connection type is set to DHCP, the device
automatically obtains the IP address, gateway and DNS address from the DHCP server
on WAN interface.

MAC Clone
MAC Clone provides WAN to connect to a MAC address.
Enabled: Enable or disable MAC clone.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

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¾ PPPOE (ADSL)
Select PPPoE (ADSL) in the WAN Connection Type drop-down list and the following
page appears. If the WAN connection type is set to PPPoE, you can configure the
following parameters to PPPoE dial up.

PPPoE Mode
User Name: User name of PPPoE account
Password: Password of PPPoE account
Verify Password: Enter the password of PPPoE account again.
Operation Mode: It provides two types of operation modes.
Keep Alive means keeping on-line mode. You can set the redial period in the field.
When the redial period expires, Router will execute dial-up again to keep online.
On Demand means executing dial-up on demand. Within the preset idle time, if
Router does not detect the flow of the user continuously, Router automatically
stops the PPPOE connection. Once it detects the flow (e.g., accessing a
webpage), the router restarts the PPPOE dial-up.

MAC Clone
Enabled: Enable or disable.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

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¾ L2TP
Select L2TP in the WAN Connection Type drop-down list and the following page
appears. There are two address modes: Static and Dynamic.

1. If you select Static in the Address Mode field, the page shown in the following figure
appears.

2. If you select Dynamic in the Address Mode field, the page shown in the following
figure appears.

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L2TP Mode
Server IP: Address of L2TP server.
User Name: The user name of L2TP account.
Password: The password of L2TP account.
IP Address: IP address of WAN port.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask of WAN port.
Default Gateway: The default gate way of WAN port.
Operation Mode: It provides two types of operation modes.
Keep Alive means keeping on-line mode. You can set the redial period in the field.
When the redial period expires, Router will execute dial-up again to keep online.
On Demand means executing dial-up on demand. Within the preset idle time, if
Router does not detect the flow of the user continuously, Router automatically
stops the PPPOE connection. Once it detects the flow (e.g., accessing a
webpage), the router restarts the PPPOE dial-up.

MAC Clone
Enabled: Enable or disable.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

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¾ PPTP
Select PPTP in the WAN Connection Type drop-down list and the following page
appears. There are two address modes: Static and Dynamic.

PPTP Mode
Server IP: Address of PPTP server.
User Name: The user name of PPTP account.
Password: The password of PPTP account.
IP Address: IP address of WAN port.
Subnet Mask: Subnet mask of WAN port.
Default Gateway: The default gate way of WAN port.
Operation Mode: It provides two types of operation modes.
Keep Alive means keeping on-line mode. You can set the redial period in the field.
When the redial period expires, Router will execute dial-up again to keep online.
On Demand means executing dial-up on demand. Within the preset idle time, if
Router does not detect the flow of the user continuously, Router automatically
stops the PPPOE connection. Once it detects the flow (e.g., accessing a
webpage), the router restarts the PPPOE dial-up.

MAC Clone
Enabled: Enable or disable.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

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3.2.2 LAN
This page allows you may enable or disable networking functions and configure their
parameters according to your practice.

IP Address: Enter the IP address of LAN port.

Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask of LAN port.
LAN2: The second IP switch of LAN port. You can enable or disable this function.
LAN2 IP Address: The second IP address of LAN port.
LAN2 Subnet Mask: The second IP Subnet Mask of LAN port.
MAC Address: MAC address of LAN port (Read-only).
DHCP Type: You can select Server or Disable. If you select Disable, the DHCP
service of LAN port is disabled. After selecting Server, you can set the following items.
Start IP Address: The first IP address that DHCP server assigns.
End IP Address: The last IP address that DHCP server assigns.
Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of dynamic IP.

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Primary DNS Server: The primary DNS server address.
Secondary DNS Server: The secondary DNS Server address.
Default Gateway: The default gateway that DHCP server assigns.
Lease Time: Lease time of the IP address.
Statically Assigned: Assign IP to the assigned MAC address. Enter the assigned
MAC address and IP in the corresponding fields.
802.1d Spanning Tree: Spanning Tree Protocol. You can select Enable or Disable.
IGMP Proxy: You can select Enable or Disable.
UPNP: Universal Plug and Play (UPNP).You can select Enable or Disable.
Router Advertisement: You can select Enable or Disable.
DNS Proxy: You can select Enable or Disable.

After finishing setting, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration
take effect.
Click Cancel to close without saving.

3.2.3 DHCP clients

You can view the information about DHCP clients in the page.

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3.2.4 Advanced Routing
You can add or delete routing rules, enable or disable dynamic routing protocol in the page.

Add a routing rule

Destination: Enter the legal destination IP address.
Range: Destination IP address is a host address or the network address.
Gateway: Enter the specific gateway.
Interface: The interface for this route. You can select LAN, WAN and Custom.
Comment: Add the description of this route.

After finishing the setting above, click Apply to make the new routing rule take effect.
Otherwise, click Reset to cancel the new routing rule.

Current Routing table in the system

You can delete or reset the routing rules.

Dynamic Routing Settings

You can enable or disable the RIP.
After finishing the setting above, click Apply to make the new routing rule take effect.
Otherwise, click Reset to cancel the new routing rule.

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3.2.5 QoS
You may set up rules to provide Quality of Service (QoS) guarantee for some specific
applications. In the page, you can enable or disable Quality of Service. After enabling QoS,
you can set upload bandwidth and download bandwidth.

Upload Bandwidth: You can select the proper bandwidth in the drop-down list. The
value is from 64K to 60M. You can also set the bandwidth by selecting User defined
and enter the proper bandwidth in the field.

Download Bandwidth: You can select the proper bandwidth in the drop-down list.
The value is from 64K to 60M. You can also set the bandwidth by select User defined
and enter the proper bandwidth in the field.

After finishing the setting above, click Submit to save the new configuration.

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3.3 Firewall
The VC-230 provides the fully firewall functions, such as IP/Port/MAC Filtering, Port
Forwarding, DMZ, SPI Firewall and Content Filtering. It serves as an Internet firewall to
protect your network from being accessed by outside users.

3.3.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering

Use the MAC/IP/Port filters to deny / allow particular LAN IP addresses from accessing the
Internet. You can deny / allow specific port numbers or all ports for a specific IP address.
You may set up firewall rules to protect your network from malicious activity on the Internet.
It is also convenient for you to delete these settings.

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Basic Settings
MAC/IP/Port Filtering: Enable or disable the MAC/IP/Port filtering function.
Default Policy: The Packet that does not match any rules would be dropped or
accepted.

MAC/IP/Port Filter Settings

MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that matches the source address of the
packet (optional).
Dest IP Address: Enter the IP address that matches the destination address of the
packet (optional).
Source IP Address: Enter the IP address that matches the source address of the
packet (optional).
Protocol: There are 4 options, including none, TCP, UDP and ICMP.
Dest Port Range: After setting a valid protocol, you may enter the UPD or TCP
destination port range.
Source Port Range: After setting a valid protocol, you may enter the UPD or TCP
source port range.
Action: Select Drop or Accept in the drop down list.
Comment: Add description for this rule.

Click Apply to make the configuration take effect. Click Reset to cancel the new
configuration.

The maximal rule number you can add is 32.

Current MAC/IP/Port filtering rules in system

If you want to delete some rules in the table above, select the rules, and then click Delete
Selected. Otherwise, click Reset.

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3.3.2 Port Forwarding (Virtual Server)
The Virtual Server is the server or server(s) behind NAT (on the LAN), for example, Web
server or FTP server, that you can make visible to the outside world even though NAT
makes your whole inside network appear as a single machine to the outside world.
This page allows you to set virtual server to provide services on the Internet.

Virtual Server Settings

Virtual Server Settings: Enable or disable this function. After selecting Enable, you
can set the following parameters.
Protocol: There are 3 options, including none, TCP& UDP, TCP, and UDP.
WAN Port Range: You can setup your port range for your WAN side.
Server IP Address: Enter the virtual server IP address in internal network.
Server Host Port: Set the port range of your virtual server.
Comment: Add description for this rule.

The maximal rule number you can add is 32.

Click Apply to make the configuration take effect. Click Reset to cancel the new
configuration.

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3.3.3 DMZ
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) allows a single computer on your LAN to expose ALL of its ports
to the Internet. Enter the IP address of that computer as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host
with unrestricted Internet access. When doing this, the DMZ host is no longer behind the
firewall.
This page allows you to set a De-militarized Zone (DMZ) to separate internal network and
Internet.

DMZ Settings: Enable or disable this function. After selecting Enable, you can set the
DMZ IP address.
DMZ IP Address: Enter the DMZ host IP address.

Click Apply to make the configuration take effect. Click Reset to cancel the new
configuration.

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3.3.4 System Security Settings
Choose Firewall > System Security and the following page appears. This page allows you
to configure the system firewall to protect Router from attacking.

Remote Management
Remote management (via WAN): Deny or allow remote management through web.
Remote management Port: The default remote management port is 80, you can change
the remote management port for your needs. Ex. 8080.

Ping from WAN Filter

Ping from WAN Filter: You may select enable or disable to determine whether to filter
the ping package which comes from the external network.

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

SPI Firewall: You may disable or enable the SPI firewall.
Click Apply to make the configuration take effect. Click Reset to cancel the new
configuration.

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3.3.5 Content Filtering
This page is used to configure the Blocked FQDN (Such as tw.yahoo.com) and filtered
keyword. Here you can add / delete FQDN and filtered keyword.
Choose Firewall > Content Filtering and the following page appears. You can set content
filter to restrict the improper content access.

Webs Content Filters: If you want to block some applications as Proxy, Java and ActiveX
of web pages please select the check box and click “Apply”.

Current Webs URL Filters: If you want to delete some filters in the table above, select
the rules, and then click Delete. Otherwise, click Reset.

Add a URL filter

URL: Enter the FQDN and click “Add” to apply this URL filter rule.
Click Add to add a URL filter. Otherwise, click Reset to cancel the URL filter.

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3.4 VDSL
VDSL2 (Very High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2), G.993.2 is the newest and most
advanced standard of xDSL broadband wire line communications. Designed to support the
wide deployment of Triple Play services such as voice, data, high definition television
(HDTV) and interactive gaming, VDSL2 enable operators and carrier to gradually, flexibly,
and cost efficiently upgrade exiting xDSL-infrastructure.

The PLANET VC-230 can provide very high performance access to Internet, both
downstream and upstream up to 100Mbps. The VC-230 complies with ITU-T G993.2
standard, and supports two selectable operating modes of VDSL2, CO and CPE mode. The
CO or CPE mode can be adjusted by WEB UI and users can connect two VC-230 for
Point-to-Point Application, data transmission between two networks over existing copper
telephone lines.

3.4.1 VDSL Status

Users can check the VDSL Line status in this page, it includes Line status, Date Rate, SNR,
Delay and Impulse Noise Protection.

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3.4.2 VDSL Configuration
The VC-230 provides two VDSL operation modes for applications. Users can select the CO
and CPE mode manually.
For CPE mode, the router works as a VDSL client device, the VDSL connection is based on
the CO side; users don’t need to configure any VDSL settings on this mode.
For CO mode, the router works as a VDSL CO device such as VDSL DSLAM or Switch,
you can configure the VDSL basic parameters for your VDSL connection.

CPE Mode
The VC-230 default is CPE mode, in this mode, all VDSL parameters will be blocked and
users don’t need to configure it. Just connect to CO device for VDSL connection.

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CO Mode

If you want to configure the VC-230 as a CO device for Peer-to-Peer connection, please
select CO mode and you can select proper settings for your VDSL connection.

Default CO parameters:
„ VDSL Profile: AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_30a
„ VDSL SNR: 6 dB
„ Line Type: Interleave
„ Interleave Max. Delay: 8 ms
„ INP : 3
„ Upstream / Downstream Rate Limit : No Limit

VDSL Profile
The VC-230 provides most common VDSL2 profiles for user; it supports the 30a, 17a, 12a,
12b, 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d. You can select the proper profile for your real environment. Different
profiles provide different connection status of data rate and distance; please refer to
Appendix A for more information.
The VC-230 supports below profiles.
1. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-64_EU-64_30a
2. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_30a
3. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-64_EU-64_17a
4. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_17a
5. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_12b
6. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_12a
7. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_8a
8. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_8b
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9. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_8c
10. AnnexA_R_POTS_D-32_EU-32_8d
11. AnnexB_997_997E17-M2x-A
12. AnnexB_997_997E30-M2x-NUS0
13. AnnexB_998_998E17-M2x-NUS0
14. AnnexB_998_998E30-M2x-NUS0
15. AnnexC_POTS_25-138_b
16. AnnexC_POTS_25-276_b
17. AnnexC_TCM-ISDN

VDSL SNR
In analog and digital communications, Signal-to-Noise Ratio, often written SNR, is a
measure of signal strength relative to background noise. The ratio is usually measured in
decibels (dB).
In digital communications, the SNR will probably cause a reduction in data speed because
of frequent errors that require the source (transmitting) computer or terminal to resend
some packets of data. SNR measures the quality of a transmission channel over a network
channel. The greater the ratio, the easier it is to identify and subsequently isolate and
eliminate the source of noise.
Generally speaking, the higher SNR value gets better line quality, but lower performance.
You can set your SNR is this field, default is 6.

Line Type
You can select the VDSL line type, there are three types for selection – Interleave, fast and
No Limit. Default is Interleave type for VDSL CO mode.
„ Fast mode: guarantees a minimum end to end latency less than 1 ms.
„ Interleaved mode: provides impulse noises protection for any impulse noise with a
duration less than 250 us. Interleaved mode has a maximum end to end latency of
10m sec.

Rate Limit
You can limit your Max. Data Rate for Upstream and Downstream, select the data rate
which you want for Upstream and Downstream.

„ Upstream Rate Limit: The value of outbound traffic limitation in Mbps, from the VDSL2
CO to the CPE. Default is No Limit. The range between 1Mbps to 100Mbps.

„ Downstream Rate Limit: The value of inbound traffic limitation in Mbps, from the
VDSL2 CPE to the CO. Default is No Limit. The range between 1Mbps to 100Mbps.

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3.5 Administration
You can configure admin management in this part. It includes Management, Update
Firmware, Setting management, Reboot, Status, Statistics and System Log.

3.5.1 Management
Choose Administration > Management, and the following page appears. You may
configure administrator account and password, NTP settings, and dynamic DNS settings in
the page.

Administrator Settings
Account: Enter the username of the administrator in the field.
Password: Enter the password of the administrator in the field.

NTP Settings
Current Time: Display the current date and time. Click Sync with host, the current
time is synchronized by your PC which is connected to Router.
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Time Zone: Select the proper time zone in the drop-down list.
NTP Server: Enter the IP address or domain name of NTP server.
NTP Synchronization (hours): Enter the time interval for synchronization.

DDNS Settings
Dynamic DNS Provider: Select the proper dynamic DNS provider in the drop-down
list. After selecting a dynamic DNS provider, you are allowed to set the following
parameters.
Account: Enter the username of DDNS provider in the field.
Password: Enter the password of DDNS provider in the field.
DDNS: Enter the domain name of your device.
Click Apply to make the configuration take effect. Click Cancel to cancel the new
configuration.

3.5.2 Upload Firmware

Choose Administration > Upload Firmware and the following page appears. In this page,
you may upgrade the correct new version firmware to obtain new functionality. It takes
about 1 minute to upload upgrade flash.

If the firmware is uploaded in an improper way, the system would

core dump.

Update Firmware
Location: Click Browse to select the firmware file, and click Apply to upgrade the
firmware.

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3.5.3 Setting Management
Choose Administration > Settings Management and the following page appears. You
may save system settings by exporting them to a configuration file, restore them by
importing the file, or reset them to the factory default.

Export Settings
Export Button: Click the Export to export the settings.

Import Settings
Settings file location: Click Browse to select the configuration file, and then click Import
to upload the configuration file. Click Cancel to cancel the uploading operation.

Load Factory Defaults

Load Default Button: Click Load Default to make Router return to the default settings.

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3.5.4 Reboot
The Reboot screen allows you to restart your router with its current settings. Click the
“Reboot” button and the device will restart.

3.5.5 Status
Choose Administration > Status and the following page appears. It displays the
information about Router status, including system information, Internet configurations, and
local network.

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3.5.6 Statistics
You can see the Statistic information in this screen. It includes the Traffic for all interfaces.

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3.5.7 System Log
The system log dialog allows you to view the system log and click the “Refresh” button to
fresh the system event logs. Choose Administration > System Log and the following
page appears. You are allowed to view and disable / enable the system log in this page.

Click Refresh to refresh the log. Click Clear to clear the log.

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Appendix A: Performance of VC-230 Profiles
Below table is a performance table for profile and line distance, this data is just for
reference. The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the telephone line and
environment factors.
For better performance, we suggest using the AWG-26 or above cable for your connection,
and the best line distance is about 1km.
(Data rate: Mbps)

Profile Distance 200m 400m 800m 1000m

AnnexA_EU-32_30a Up 100 50 5

Down 100 100 60

AnnexA_ EU-32_17a Up 55 45 20 7

Down 100 100 55 50

AnnexA_EU-32_12a Up 55 45 20 7

Down 80 70 60 50

AnnexA_EU-32_12b Up 55 45 20 7

Down 80 70 60 50

AnnexA_EU-32_8a Up 15 13 9 6

Down 80 72 60 50

AnnexA_EU-32_8b Up 15 13 9 6

Down 80 72 60 50

AnnexA_EU-32_8c Up 15 14 10 7.5

Down 80 72 60 50

AnnexA_EU-32_8d Up 15 13 9 6

Down 80 72 60 50

The real data rate and distance are based on your real environment,
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Appendix B: Glossary
Address mask
A bit mask select bits from an Internet address for subnet addressing. The mask is 32 bits
long and selects the network portion of the Internet address
and one or more bits of the local portion. Sometimes it called subnet mask.

VDSL
VDSL2 (Very High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber Line 2), G.993.2 is the newest and most
advanced standard of xDSL broadband wire line communications.

ADSL
Asymmetric digital subscriber line

AAL5
ATM Adaptation Layer - This layer maps higher layer user data into ATM cells, making the
data suitable for transport through the ATM network.

ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A cell-based data transfer technique in which channel
demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology,
real time, and demand led switching for efficient use of network resources.

AWG
American Wire Gauge - The measurement of thickness of a wire

Bridge
A device connects two or more physical networks and forward packets between them.
Bridges can usually be made to filter packets, that is, to forward only certain traffic. Related
devices are repeaters which simply forward electrical signals from one cable to the other
and full-fledged routers which make routing decisions based on several criteria.

Broadband
Characteristic of any network multiplexes independent network carriers onto a single cable.
Broadband technology allows several networks to coexist on one single cable; traffic from
one network does not interfere with traffic from another. Broadcast a packet delivery system
where a copy of a given packet is given to all hosts attached to the network. Example:
Ethernet.

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CO
Central Office. Refers to equipment located at a Telco or service provider's office.

CPE
Customer Premises Equipment located in a user's premises

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DHCP is software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a
TCP/IP network. DHCP eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP addresses to
every device on your network. DHCP software typically runs in servers and is also found in
network devices such as Routers.

DMT
Discrete Multi-Tone frequency signal modulation

Downstream rate
The line rate for return messages or data transfers from the network machine to the user's
premises machine.

DSLAM
Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplex

Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station
(computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network. Dynamic IP addresses are typically assigned
by a DHCP server, which can be a computer on the network or another piece of hardware,
such as the Router. A dynamic IP address
may change every time your computer connects to the network.

Encapsulation
The technique layer protocols in which a layer adds header information to the protocol data
unit (PDU) from the layer above. As an example, in Internet terminology, a packet would
contain a header from the physical layer, followed by a header from the network layer (IP),
followed by a header from the transport
layer (TCP), and followed by the application protocol data.

Ethernet
One of the most common local area network (LAN) wiring schemes, Ethernet has a
transmission rate of 10 Mbps.

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FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) transfer files between hosts.

Hop count
A measure of distance between two points on the Internet. It is equivalent to the number of
gateways that separate the source and destination.

HTML
Hypertext Markup Language - The page-coding language for the World Wide Web.

HTML browser
A browser used to traverse the Internet, such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

http
Hypertext Transfer Protocol - The protocol carry world-wide-web (www) traffic between a
www browser computer and the www server being accessed.

ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol - The protocol handle errors and control messages at
the IP layer. ICMP is actually part of the IP protocol.

Internet address
An IP address is assigned in blocks of numbers to user organizations accessing the
Internet. These addresses are established by the United States Department
of Defense's Network Information Center. Duplicate addresses can cause major problems
on the network, but the NIC trusts organizations to use individual
addresses responsibly. Each address is a 32-bit address in the form of x.x.x.x where x is an
eight- bit number from 0 to 255. There are three classes: A, B and C, depending on how
many computers on the site are likely to be connected.

Internet Protocol (IP)

The network layer protocol for the Internet protocol suite

IP address
The 32-bit address assigned to hosts that want to participate in a TCP/IP Internet.

ISP
Internet service provider - A company allows home and corporate users to connect to the
Internet.

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MAC
Media Access Control Layer - A sub-layer of the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the ISO OSI
Model responsible for media control.

MIB
Management Information Base - A collection of objects can be accessed via a network
management protocol, such as SNMP and CMIP (Common Management Information
Protocol).

NAT
Network Address Translation - A proposal for IP address reuse, where the local IP address
is mapped to a globally unique address.

NVT
Network Virtual Terminal

PAP
Password Authentication Protocol

PORT
The abstraction used in Internet transport protocols to distinguish among multiple
simultaneous connections to a single destination host.

POTS
Plain Old Telephone Service - This is the term describe basic telephone service.

PPP
Point-to-Point-Protocol - The successor to SLIP, PPP provides router-to-router and
host-to-network connections over both synchronous and asynchronous circuits.

PPPoE
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an
always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.

Remote server
A network computer allows a user to log on to the network from a distant location.

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RFC
Request for Comments - Refers to documents published by the Internet Engineering Task
Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. RFC can be
found at www.ietf.org.

Route
The path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. The route a datagram
may follow can include many gateways and many physical networks.
In the Internet, each datagram is routed separately.

Router
A system is responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network (or
Internet) traffic will follow. To do this, it uses a routing protocol to gain information about the
network and algorithms to choose the best route based on several criteria known as
"routing metrics".

Routing Table
Information stored within a router that contains network path and status information. It is
used to select the most appropriate route to forward information along.

Routing Information Protocol

Routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine
minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.

SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of choice for
TCP/IP-based Internet.

SOCKET
(1) The Berkeley UNIX mechanism for creating a virtual connection between processes.
(2) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to talk via
TCP/IP protocols.

Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)

Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for
detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment.
When three or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur. Because
of a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local,
some packets can circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system
performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations, selecting

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one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority one as identifier, from which all
paths should radiate.

Spoofing
A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive signals have come
from and returned to the host. Polls are received and returned locally at
either end

Static IP Address
A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a TCP/IP network.
Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked devices that are consistently
accessed by multiple users, such as Server PCs, or printers. If you are using your Router to
share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned
your home a static IP address. You will need that address during your Router's
configuration.

Subnet
For routing purposes, IP networks can be divided into logical subnets by using a subnet
mask. Values below those of the mask are valid addresses on the subnet.

TCP
Transmission Control Protocol - The major transport protocol in the Internet suite of
protocols provides reliable, connection-oriented full-duplex streams.

TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol. A simple file transfer protocol (a simplified version of FTP)
that is often boot diskless workstations and other network devices such as routers over a
network (typically a LAN).
Telnet
The virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols - Allows users of one host to
log into a remote host and act as normal terminal users of that host.

Transparent bridging
The intelligence necessary to make relaying decisions exists in the bridge itself and is thus
transparent to the communicating workstations. It involves frame forwarding, learning
workstation addresses, and ensuring no topology loops exist (in conjunction with the
Spanning-Tree algorithm).

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UDP
User Datagram Protocol - A connectionless transport protocol that runs on top of TCP/IP's
IP. UDP, like TCP, uses IP for delivery; however, unlike TCP, UDP provides for exchange
of datagram without acknowledgments or guaranteed delivery. Best suited for small,
independent requests, such as requesting a MIB value from an SNMP agent, in which first
setting up a connection would take more time than sending the data.

UNI signaling
User Network Interface signaling for ATM communications.

Virtual Connection (VC)

A link that seems and behaves like a dedicated point-to-point line or a system that delivers
packets in sequence, as happens on an actual point-to-point network. In reality, the data is
delivered across a network via the most appropriate route. The sending and receiving
devices do not have to be aware of the options and the route is chosen only when a
message is sent. There is no pre-arrangement, so each virtual connection exists only for
the duration of that one transmission.

WAN
Wide area network - A data communications network that spans any distance and is usually
provided by a public carrier (such as a telephone company or service provider).

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EC Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment:

*Type of Product : Ethernet over VDSL2 Router (4*RJ45, 1*VDSL2, 1*Phone -30a) -
Metanoia solution
*Model Number : VC-230
* Produced by:
Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp.
Manufacturer‘s Address : 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive on (89/336/EEC).
For the evaluation regarding the EMC, the following standards were applied:

Emission EN 55022 (1998 + A1:2000 Class B)

Harmonic EN 61000-3-2 (2000)
Flicker EN 61000-3-3 (1995 + A1:2001)
Immunity EN 55024 (1998 + A1:2001)
ESD EN 61000-4-2 (2001)
RS EN 61000-4-3 (2002)
EFT/ Burst EN 61000-4-4 (1995 + A1:2000)
Surge EN 61000-4-5 (2001)
CS EN 61000-4-6 (2001)
Magnetic Field EN 61000-4-8 (2001)
Voltage Disp EN 61000-4-11 (2001)

Responsible for marking this declaration if the:

⌧ Manufacturer Authorized representative established within the EU
Authorized representative established within the EU (if applicable):
Company Name: Planet Technology Corp.
Company Address: 11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Person responsible for making this declaration
Name, Surname Allen Huang
Position / Title : Product Manager

Taiwan 29th, Oct., 2009

Place Date Legal Signature

PLANET TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

e-mail: [email protected] http://www.planet.com.tw
11F, No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel:886-2-2219-9518 Fax:886-2-2219-9528