Copper G4201TM Wave2 MIMO (2 Wire and 4 Wire) Modem Set
User Guide
Introduction
With the G.hn modem G4201TM you can easily extend your network via existing data and telephone cables.
The devices are also suitable for the distribution of fiber optic connections from the ONT to the router via existing telephone line.
The modem can use any type of cable – both twisted pair and non-twisted pair – for data transmission and achieves a speed of approx. 1500 Mbit/s (sum of both transmission directions).
The devices are always connected in pairs – a master and a client. The master determines how fast the data is transferred towards the client and back (download/upload).
In networks with several clients, a G.hn switch can be used instead of several master modems (see Installation). This enables the central administration of
all G.hn components.
Package content
- G4201TM Master or G4201TM Client
- DC-12V/1A Power adapter
- RJ11/RJ11 telephone cable 1.5m, 4- wire (SISO and MIMO)
- TAE-F/RJ11 plug, 4- pole (SISO and MIMO)
Technical data
- Dimensions: 111.5 * 83 * 24.5 mm
- Weight: 0,19 kg
- Operating temperature: 0°C – 40°C
- Power consumption: < 3 Watt
G.hn Specification
- G.hn Wave2, 2-200 MHz
- Connection type: SISO (1 wire pair, 2-200MHz) and MIMO (2 wire pairs, 2-100MHz)
- Total bandwidth – ca. 1500 Mbit/s (Total Download and Upload)
- Splitting of the bandwidth – variable, default: 70% Download (from master to client) 30% Upload (from client to master)
- Maximum permissible attenuation of the cable connection: 75dB
Interfaces
Panel and LED description
| Labelling | Description |
| 12V DC | Power input |
| RST | Recessed reset button (15 Sec.) |
| LINE | G.hn port |
| GE | Gigabit Ethernet Port |
| PWR LED | Displays power availability |
| LINE LED | Status of the G.hn connection (Green – OK, Yellow – weak signal, Off – no connection) |
| GE LED | Ethernet Connection Status |
Installation
Variant 1 – „Point-to-Point“: one master and client
Variant 2 – Connection to the Switch G4224T or G4200-8T/4T
Connection type and wire assignment on device (RJ11 plug)
The G.hn connection can be established either via one wire pair (connection type SISO = G.hn profile “PHONE 200MHz”) or via two wire pairs (connection type MIMO = G.hn profile “PHONE 100MHz MIMO”). The connection type must be configured via web interface in both modems or via the G.hn switch.
The default setting is one wire pair connection (“PHONE 200MHz”).
| Wire assignment SISO Variant 1 – „Point-to-Point“ | Wire assignment SISO Variant 2 – Connection to Switch |
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| Wire assignment MIMO Variant 1 – „ Point-to-Point“ | Wire assignment MIMO Variant 2 – Connection to Switch |
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Installation notes
- The wires of a pair can be connected straight or crossed.
- Maximum range of the G.hn connection depends on the type of cable used, the connection type and the environment. Typical values for a 0.5 mm twisted pair cable: connection possible up to approx. 600/800 metres (SISO/MIMO), maximum bandwidth of 1500 Mbit/s – up to approx. 100/200 metres (SISO/MIMO).
- For longer cables (up approx. 100-150m), the bandwidth can be increased by up to 15% (SISO) resp. up to 25% (MIMO) by adjusting the signal level. For this purpose, the “Range optimization model” must be set to “Long” in the web interface of both devices resp. the “LongRangeMode” setting must be activated in the G.hn switch.
- The negotiated bandwidth can be queried via the web interface of the devices (see point 11).
- The bandwidth split of the G.hn connection is variable. It can be set between 80/20% and 20/80%. In the factory setting, 70% of the bandwidth is reserved for download (direction master to client) and 30% for upload (direction client to master). The allocation can be configured via master web interface (menu G.hn DownStream / UpStream Ratio) resp. via the G.hn switch.
- It is possible to transmit an analogue telephone line on the same line parallel to the G.hn signal. Use a DSL splinter for this purpose.
Administration
IP-Adress: 192.168.10.252 (Master), 192.168.10.253 (Client). Login passwort: paterna, Factory reset passwort: betera Login via Webinterface
- Connect your computer to the G.hn modem via the GE port..
- Assign a fixed IP address to your computer, e.g. 192.168.10.100 (network mask 255.255.255.0).
- Open a web browser and connect to 192.168.10.252 or 192.168.10.253
- Login with the standard password: paterna
IP address
The devices do not require IP addresses from the local network segment during operation, because they transmit the data traffic via the MAC addresses. In the factory setting, they do not obtain any addresses from the local DHCP server.
If desired, static IP addresses can be configured or the DHCP client can be activated (“IP” menu in the web interface).
Query of the negotiated bandwidth
The negotiated bandwidths for both directions can be queried via web interface of each modem. The values shown are gross data transmission rates on physical layer (PHY). The transmission rate on application layer is approx. 15-20% lower.
VLAN usage in the network
The devices support VLANs according to 802.1Q standard.
The VLAN tags are forwarded transparently by default. External Ethernet switches can be used to manage VLANs.
Instead of external Ethernet switches, the VLAN configuration can be done by the manageable G.hn switches G4200-8T/4T and G4224T.
Multicast IP TV
For broadcast of multicast IP TV in the network, “IGMP Snooping” must be activated in the multicast configuration.
Guarantee
We provide a 24-month warranty on all products purchased from us. You can find complete warranty conditions at https://gigacopper.net/web/en/Guarantee_declaration.pdf
G4201TM
G.hn Master and Client
Quick start guide
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