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Alphion AONT-100C (SFU)

Catalog Number: AONT-100C-DOC-03

Part Number: 196-0000002 Rev 02
 Alphion AONT-100C
(SFU) User Guide

Catalog Number: AONT-100C-DOC-03

Part Number: 196-0000002 Rev 02

PART NUMBER: 196-0000002 REVISION 02

PUBLISHED: MARCH 2008
ALPHION CORPORATION
196 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN ROAD
BUILDING 1A
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ 08550
WWW.ALPHION.COM
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Copyright © 2008 Alphion Corporation, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Alphion AONT-100C (SFU) User Guide
Catalog Number: AONT-100C-DOC-03
Part Number: 196-0000002 Revision 02
March 2008

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In this guide
Before you begin, please read all safety information on page 10.
This guide covers information on the following:
■ Connecting the AONT-100C on page 6
■ Verifying Connections on page 9
■ Troubleshooting on page 10
■ Safety on page 12

Figure 1 Alphion AONT-100C

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 Connecting the AONT-100C
To set up the connections for the AONT-100C, follow the
instructions below:

Connect the Network

The network connection should already be established. If it is not,
please contact your service provider.

Connect Power
Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the side of
the unit.
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
Verify that the POWER LED on the front of the unit is solid green.
Verify that the FIBER LED on the front of the unit is solid green
(not flashing).

Connect Data Service

Connect Ethernet cables to the Ethernet ports on the side of the unit.

6 Connecting the AONT-100C

Configure PPPoE on a Client in Windows XP
1 From your desktop, click Start. Choose Connect To>>
Show All Connections.
2 In the left panel, click Create a New Connection. The New
Connection Wizard opens.
3 Click Next.
4 Select Option 1, “Connect to the Internet.” Click Next.
5 Select Option 2, “Set Up My Connection Manually.” Click Next.
6 The Wizard asks “How do you want to connect to the Internet?”
Selection Option 2, “Connect Using a Broadband connection that
requires a user name and password.” Click Next.
7 Enter a name for the connection. Click Next.
8 Enter the Username and Password as configured in the server
(/etc/ppp/pap-secrets.)
9 Click Finish. A new connection now exists in the Network
Connections box.
10 To establish a PPPoE connection, right-click the Newly Created
Network Connection and select Connect.
11 Click Connect. The client dials the PPPoE Connection.
For instructions on how to configure PPPoE in a Microsoft Vista
operating environment, go to www.microsoft.com and search on the
term “PPPoE.”

Connecting the AONT-100C 7

 Connect Phone Service
Connect phone wires to the phone ports on the side of the unit.

Link LED
(green)

Activity LED ETH1

ETH2

(amber) Ethernet Ports

ETH3
ETH4
TEL1

Phone Ports
TEL2

Reset
Reset

Power 12VDC
PWR

Figure 2 Connection Ports on Side of Unit

8 Connecting the AONT-100C

Verifying Connections
To verify that all the connections are active, check the LEDs on the
front of the unit.

Figure 3 LEDs on Front of Unit

They should appear as follows:

POWER Green
FIBER Green
DATA Green (if data service is enabled)
UPDATE Off (unless software upgrade is in progress)
TEST Off
PHONE Off (or green if phone is off the hook)

Verifying Connections 9
 Troubleshooting
Below are the LED states with an explanation of each. If a problem is
indicated, see Getting Support.

POWER Solid green Operating from AC power

Flashing green Operating from battery power
Red Operating from battery power
and battery is low
FIBER Solid green Network is fully operational
Flashing green Network is in ranging and
synchronizing process—should
change to solid green within
approximately 1 minute
Red Unrecoverable failure of
hardware or software self test
Off Unit is not operational

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 DATA Solid green At least one Ethernet link is
active
Flashing green At least one Ethernet link is
active and receiving/
transferring data
Off Ethernet service is not enabled
or Ethernet link is not
established
UPDATE Flashing green Software download is in
progress. Do not turn power off
while flashing
Off No software update in progress
PHONE Solid green At least one phone is in use/off
the hook
Flashing green At least one phone has been in
use/off the hook for more than
one hour
Off Telephone service not
established or all phones
connected to unit are on the
hook

Troubleshooting 11
 Getting Support
Please contact your local service provider for support. Be prepared to
provide the model and serial number of your unit.

Safety
Read the information below for important safety reminders.

Electrical Safety
■ Always use caution when handling electrical connections.
■ Never install electrical equipment in wet or damp conditions.
■ Be sure that the power source for the system is adequately rated
to assure safe operation and provides current overload protection.
■ Ensure nothing is allowed to rest on the power cable.
■ Ensure the power cable will not be walked or stepped on.
■ To avoid electric shock caused by over-voltage from the public
telephone network, do not connect this unit to an external
telephone connection.
■ Use only the power adapter supplied with this unit.

Caution: This unit does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Opening the
housing on this unit will void the warranty.

12 Safety
Laser Safety
Caution: Do not use controls, adjustments, or procedures other than specified.
This could result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

Never look directly into an unterminated cable or connection.

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the ends of
unterminated fiber cables or connectors.

The AONT-100 uses a Class I laser device.

Safety 13
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Catalog Number: AONT-100C-DOC-03
Part Number: 196-0000002 Rev 02
April 2008