200/200Mbps Downstream/Upstream, High-performance Gigabit Ethernet over Phone Wire Solution
PLANET VC-231GP, a new-generation and high-performance Single-port Gigabit Ethernet-over-VDSL2 Converter with PoE injector function and the brand-new VDSL2 Super Vector 35b profile, works well with a pervasive telephone line network with a symmetric data rate of up to 200/200Mbps (G.INP, Sym, 8dB) over a distance of 200m and 11/9Mbps over a long distance of 1.4km. It is based on the two-core networking technology, Gigabit Ethernet and VDSL2 (Very-high-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line 2). The VDSL2 technology offers absolutely the fastest data transmission speed over the existing copper telephone lines without the need of rewiring.
The VC-231GP forwards the Ethernet data and provides a maximum of 30-watt power output over an additional 100m UTP cable to a remote IP device complied with 802.3af/at PoE PD (powered device) for network deployment, such as PoE IP camera, PoE wireless AP, or PoE IP VoIP phone/door phone. Users have the ability to grow the structure of the current networks simply with even more flexibility with following three advanced technologies:
High-performance Ethernet over VDSL2
Via the latest VDSL2 technology, PLANET VC-231GP offers high-speed access to Internet, up to 200Mbps for both upstream and downstream data transmissions. With integrated support for the ITU-T’s new G.993.5 vectoring technology, the VC-231GP works in conjunction with vectoring-enabled DSLAMs to remove crosstalk interference and improve maximum line bandwidth across the existing copper infrastructure.
Implementing with Existing Telephone Copper Wires
The VC-231GP is also a Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) converter providing one RJ45 Ethernet port and one RJ11 phone jack, which is for VDSL2 connection. An additional splitter from the package of the VC-231GP can be used to share the existing phone line with POTS, eliminating the need to replace the existing copper wiring. The VC-231GP can be connected to the additional splitter through the existing RJ11 telephone jack, enabling a high-performance VDSL2 network connection. It is ideal for use as an Ethernet extender within an existing Ethernet network.
Delivering High-demanding Service Connectivity for ISP/Triple Play Devices
The VC-231GP provides an excellent bandwidth demand for the triple play devices for home entertainment and communication. With the asymmetric data transmission of 281/59Mbps (G.INP, Asym, 8dB), the VC-231GP enables many multi-media services to work on the local Internet, such as VoD (video on demand), voice over IP, video phone, IPTV, Internet caching server, distance education, and so on.
IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus
The PoE in-line power following the IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet Plus standard makes the VC-231GP able to deliver Gigabit speed Ethernet data and up to 30 watts of power to remote PoE PDs over one Cat.5E/6 Ethernet cable. The VC-231GP provides more flexibility in power requirements for all kinds of PDs at affordable installation costs.
Easy and Flexible Installation
The Ethernet-over-VDSL2 converter comes with a plug-and-play design and is fully compatible with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the operating status of each individual port and the whole system can be watched via the rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel. The VC-231GP offers two modes, CPE and CO, for application -- CPE mode is used at client side and CO mode is at central side. The CPE or CO mode can be adjusted by using a built-in DIP switch. For point-to-point connection, the VC-231G in the CPE mode and the VC-231G in the CO mode must be set up as one pair of converters to perform the connection.
ADSL2+ Fallback
For those ISPs providing ADSL broadband service, the VC-231GP can support transmission rates up to 24Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream with the ADSL2+ technology. The VC-231GP establishes a stable connection with an ISP and can be switched to VDSL2 after the ISP upgrades its network.
Ethernet Distance Extension
Two VC-231GP converters can act as a standalone pair which is good for Ethernet distance extension over the existing telephone wires. With just one pair of AWG-24 copper wires, two Ethernet networks can be easily connected to each other with a maximum data transmission rate of 200Mbps. The telephone service can still be used while the VC-231GP CO/CPE is in operation. The two solutions listed below are typical applications for the Ethernet over VDSL2 bridge.
MTU/MDU/Hospitality Solution
The VC-231GP is a perfect solution to quickly providing cost-effective yet high-speed network services to multi-unit buildings such as residential buildings (multi-dwelling units), commercial (multi-tenant units) buildings, hotels and hospitals. By utilizing the existing telephony infrastructure, a new network installation can be easily built, without requiring new wiring. With a transmission rate of up to 281/59Mbps (G.INP, Asym, 8dB), VoD, IP telephony and various broadband services can be easily provided.
Last Mile of FTTx Deployment
The VC-231GP is an ideal solution for FTTx (Fiber to the Building, Fiber to the Campus or Fiber to the Node) applications. It supports high-bandwidth VDSL2 over the existing telephone wires in the “last mile” from the ISP/telecom/service provider’s fiber node to the buildings and customers’ apartments. The 10/100/1000Mbps port of the VC-231GP can be directly connected to a PC or Ethernet devices such as Ethernet switches or broadband routers. It is excellent for phone line network built for Internet access as each room or house can use the existing phone line to transmit data. This allows the whole building to share a single Internet connection can to the wider area network at a minimum cost.
| Date | Version | Description | Download |
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| 2026-04-30 | 2.0 | VC-231GP |
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| Date | Version | Description | Download |
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| 2026-04-30 | 2.0 | Release for hardware version 2.0. |
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