PLANET - VC-232G - 1-Port 10/100/1000T Ethernet over Coaxial Converter
Product Overview
The Planet VC-232G is a Gigabit Ethernet over Coaxial converter featuring one 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port and one BNC female connector, supporting duplex data rates up to 300Mbps over 75 ohm coax (RG-6/U or RG-59/U) at distances up to 1.4km. It offers selectable asymmetric (200/95 Mbps) or symmetric (147/147 Mbps) transmission modes, a CO/CPE DIP switch for point-to-point pairing, and complies with ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 with G.vectoring and G.INP for robust long-distance performance.
Key Configuration
• Ethernet port: 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 (auto-MDI/MDI-X)
• Coaxial port: 1 × BNC female (75 ohm, RG-6/U or RG-59/U)
• Maximum distance: 1.4km (4,593ft)
• DIP switches: CO/CPE mode, G.INP/Interleaved, Asymmetric/Symmetric band profile, SNR 12dB/8dB
• VDSL2 profiles: 17a, 30a with G.vectoring and G.INP
• Dimensions: 70 × 97 × 26 mm; weight: 185g
Key Features
The VC-232G is a VDSL2 converter that extends Gigabit Ethernet over existing coax (RG-6/U or RG-59/U) up to 1.4km, enabling IP surveillance migration without rewiring. A paired CO and CPE unit supports asymmetric mode (200Mbps down / 95Mbps up) for video streaming or symmetric mode (147/147 Mbps) for balanced traffic.
Technical Context
It features G.INP impulse noise protection and G.vectoring for crosstalk reduction, ensuring stable transmission over long distances. The unit supports jumbo frames up to 9K bytes, store-and-forward switching with flow control, and includes a CO/CPE DIP switch for point-to-point pairing.
Installation Notes
The metal housing (70 × 97 × 26 mm, 185g) operates at 0–50°C, powered by a 5V/2A adapter (sold separately). DIP switches configure CO/CPE, G.INP, asymmetric/symmetric, and SNR (8/12dB). LEDs indicate power, link/activity, and mode status. TAA compliant with FCC/CE certifications.
| Hardware Specifications | |
| TP interface | 1 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X ports |
| VDSL Interface | 1 BNC female Ethernet over Coaxial Cabling Maximum Distance |
| Functionality | DIP-1: Select CO or CPE mode DIP-2: Select G.INP or Interleaved mode DIP-3: Select Band Profile (Asymmetric or Symmetric) DIP-4: Select SNR of 12dB or 8dB |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 70 x 97 x 26 mm |
| Weight | 185g |
| Power Requirement | DC 5V, 2A external power |
| LED Indicators | Power: Green 1000BASE-T LNK/ACT: Green VDSL: Green CO: Green CPE: Green |
| Housing | Metal |
| Switch Specifications | |
| Switch Processing Scheme | Store-and-Forward |
| Address Table | 2K entries |
| Flow Control | Back pressure for half duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame for full duplex |
| System Specifications | |
| VDSL Compliance | VDSL-DMT ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL G. Vectoring |
| Standards Conformance | |
| Standards Compliance | IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control IEEE 802.1p Class of Service ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL ITU-T G.997.1 ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 (Profile 17a/30a Support) ITU-T G.993.5 G.Vectoring and G.INP ITU-T G.998 |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CE |
| Environment | |
| Temperature | Operating: 0~50 degrees C Storage: -10~70 degrees C |
| Humidity | Operating: 5~95% (non-condensing) Storage: 5~95% (non-condensing) |
| Performance | |
| Coaxial Performance | Interleave(Upstream/Downstream: Mbps) Asymmetric (12dB): Symmetric (8dB): Symmetric (12dB): G.INP(Upstream/Downstream: Mbps) Asymmetric (12dB): Symmetric (8dB): Symmetric (12dB): Note: As there are various resistance values in the category of RG-59/U or RG-6/U cable, the actual data rate will vary on the quality of the copper wire and environmental factors. |
