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Download Failed for One or More VCN APs but not All
Check the following:
■AP software version of the failed APs.
If the version is not 3.0 or later, locally download the current software version to the VCN AP. Refer to Appendix C, Loading Software Through Local Access. Remote software download need not be performed after this step.
■Check the physical path between the downloading VCN AP and the VCN APs.
■Check the VDSL connection between the failed APs and the VCN AC.
■Check the configuration of your switch and perform the following steps:
Run the ConfApp program on the switch or perform manual configuration according to Chapter 2, Using the Local Management Access, section Configuring the Ethernet Switch for the VCN Access Concentrator.
Perform remote software download again.
Contents
Visitor and Community Network Access Point
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About this Guide
Conventions
List conventions that are used throughout this guide
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Contents
Using the Local Management Access
Summary and Structure of the Menus Login
Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site
3Com FTP Site
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Features Benefits
Overview
Visitor
Community
Overview
Visitor Community Network Applications
Shows a typical MTU/MDU application
Features
PBX
VCN AP Software Download Network Configuration
Type State Used to
Describes the LEDs and connectors on the front panel
VCN Access Point LEDs and Connectors Front View
Describes the connectors on the back panel
VCN AP Unit LEDs and Connectors Back Panel
Safety Information
To reduce the risk of electrocution and fire
Précautions de sécurité concernant le VCN Access Point
Sicherheitsvorkeh- rungen für den VCN Access Point
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen für den VCN Access Point
Safety Information
Installing and Operating VCN Access Point
Unpacking List
Quantity Supplied by
3Com
Installing the VCN
Access Point
Wall, see
Under a table, see
Access Point on a Wall
Apply the paper template to the wall as shown in Figure
Insert the three anchors. See Figure
Drill Holes for Anchors
Inserting Anchors
Drive the last screw into the wall anchor to the full depth
Screw Holes in the Top of the VCN AP
Table the lower surface of a table, as in Figure
VCN AP without Curved Cover
Ap er tem pla te
Lin e W e r
Is aligned with the VCN APs small screw hole. See Figure
Driving Two Screws into the Table
Inserting the VCN AP under the Table
Completion of Mounting the VCN AP Under the Table
Preparing VCN AP for Table Top Use
Troubleshooting, section Power-on Self Test Post
Operating the VCN
VCN AP may be used for the following
Making a Voice Call
Any front panel connection
Receiving Data Traffic
Receiving Faxes
Using the Local Management Access
Using
Management
Terminal
Menus use the management system efficiently
Menus
Terminal Emulator
Menu Hierarchy
Number Sequence Corresponding to Submenus
Type your Login ID and press Enter
Type your password and press Enter
Return to Previous Menu Option
VCN AP Main Menu
Version Screen
VCN AP Management Menu
Ethernet Traffic Counters
Ethernet Status
Ethernet Traffic Count Screen
Reset Counters
Change Ethernet Work Mode Menu
Learning Table
If a PC is not connected, the message in appears
Setting Internal Loopback Mode
When you discard the operation, the message appears
Setting External Loopback Mode
Hdlc Menu To view the Hdlc Menu
Hdlc Traffic Counters
Type y and press Enter to perform the reset
Hdlc Status
Change Hdlc Work Mode
Hdlc Status Screen
Normal mode is lack of loopbacks
Operation Mode Selector Menu appears
Reset messages
Enter F
Vdsl QAM Channel Status Report
Set Vlan ID for Management
To set the Vlan ID perform the following steps
Set Ethernet Half/Full Duplex Mode
Enter the desired mode a confirmation message appears
Change Password
To change the password, do as follows
Set to Factory Defaults
Interface from the Local Management port
Download
Access in this manual
Procedure
VCN Service Switch 10 Front Pane
Downloading Software to the LCs in the VCN AC
Software Download Network Configuration
Software Download Menu
Enter the AC Vlan ID and press Enter. The message appears
LC Downloading State Table
LC Downloading Results
Downloading Software to VCN APs
Enter the AP Vlan ID and press Enter. The message appears
AP Downloading State Table
Check Software Download for the LC Cards
Download Failed for all LCs and all VCN APs
Download Failed for One or More Line Cards but not All
Download Failed for One or More VCN APs but not All
Troubleshooting
State Ethernet Line Power
Use the front panel LEDs to determine each port’s status
Determining VCN AP Status During Post
Problems
Describes the LEDs
VCN AP LEDs
State Indicates
VCN AP is not
VCN AP
VCN AC
Problem Solution
Summary of VCN AP LED Indications after Post
NIC
Hdlc Traffic Count Indicators
Summary of Problems Indicated by Counts of Errored Frames
Summary Abnormal Indications From Traffic Counts
Counter Counts the Frames Normal Count Indicates
Fatal Error Messages
Error message Significance User Action
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Product Specification
EMC
Appendix B Product Specification
Local Access
Confirm Reset Board
Management Menu appears
Type Y to reset. The screen in appears
Type S the downloading message appears Figure
Procomm window , select Data Send File Figure
Procomm Plus Terminal Screen
Screen in appears
Select the correct file and click Open
While the file is downloading, the status window in appears
Send File Status Window
Flash
VCN AP
Pin No. Assignment
LM Terminal Connector Pin Assignment
PIN Assignments for LMA D Cable
VCN AP describes the pin assignments
LM Cable Wiring LM Cable Connections
MiniDIN DB-9 Pin No Pin No. Assignment
Appendix D PIN Assignments for LMA Cable
Terminal Emulation Settings
Terminal Emulation Settings
To define the terminal emulation settings
Defining
Terminal Settings
Configuration Bar
Terminal settings can be established in one of two ways
Procomm Plus Settings
Procomm Setup Window
No From Left Function Settings
Flow control
Connection Properties Window
Services
Services
Technical Support
Online Technical
Access by Analog Modem
Username anonymous
Hours a day, 7 days a week
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Access by Digital Modem
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Europe, South Africa, and Middle East
Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim
Country Telephone Number Fax Number
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Index
Numbers
Remote software download Requirements
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
Obtaining Warranty Service
Ninety 90 days
Governing LAW
EMC Statements