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MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX Fiber SC Media Converters User's Guide Version 1.0 10 / 2006
MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX Fiber SC Media Converters User's Guide Version 1.0 10 / 2006
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... LEDs to quickly check the status and the DIP switches to 30km. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 1 Introduction The MC100FX-SC2/30-A media converter allows seamless integration between a (Fast) Ethernet network using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cabling and a fiber network. The MC100FX-SC30-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that...
... LEDs to quickly check the status and the DIP switches to 30km. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 1 Introduction The MC100FX-SC2/30-A media converter allows seamless integration between a (Fast) Ethernet network using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cabling and a fiber network. The MC100FX-SC30-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that...
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Key Features Each media converter has the following key features: • Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port • Link Fault Signaling • Store-and-forward at full-wire speed • Auto-negotiation, NWay support • Half / Full duplex mode selection • Remote and local Loop-back Testing via DIP switch • Extends distances to up to 2km (6600 feet) with multi-mode fiber and up to 30km (99000 feet) with long-haul single-mode fiber • Compatible with other 10Base-T & 100Base-TX /FX devices • FCC Class A & CE approved 2
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Key Features Each media converter has the following key features: • Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port • Link Fault Signaling • Store-and-forward at full-wire speed • Auto-negotiation, NWay support • Half / Full duplex mode selection • Remote and local Loop-back Testing via DIP switch • Extends distances to up to 2km (6600 feet) with multi-mode fiber and up to 30km (99000 feet) with long-haul single-mode fiber • Compatible with other 10Base-T & 100Base-TX /FX devices • FCC Class A & CE approved 2
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Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device. Do not place heavy objects on a desktop. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 Front Panel The front panel consists of an RJ-45 port for 100 Mbps UTP connections, LED indicators, and a built-in fiber transceiver with SC connector. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware The media converter can be placed on the media converter.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device. Do not place heavy objects on a desktop. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 Front Panel The front panel consists of an RJ-45 port for 100 Mbps UTP connections, LED indicators, and a built-in fiber transceiver with SC connector. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware The media converter can be placed on the media converter.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. In this case, you may have a hardware problem. If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on DIP switch...), then check if the fiber link is off 13 Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. Check that the power source is operating in to an appropriate power source. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to force a 100 Mbps full-duplex ...
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. In this case, you may have a hardware problem. If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on DIP switch...), then check if the fiber link is off 13 Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. Check that the power source is operating in to an appropriate power source. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to force a 100 Mbps full-duplex ...
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection between them does not exceed ... fiber link is (Fiber) LED is off down ). Check for half-duplex). Check that the distance between the media converter and the remote device. See above for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). If Link Loss Forwarding is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on), then check if the Ethernet link is down...
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection between them does not exceed ... fiber link is (Fiber) LED is off down ). Check for half-duplex). Check that the distance between the media converter and the remote device. See above for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). If Link Loss Forwarding is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on), then check if the Ethernet link is down...