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... radio interference in any products described herein without notice. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference...
... radio interference in any products described herein without notice. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference...
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.... Do NOT open the device or unit. Make sure to connect the cables to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Safety Warnings For your vendor for example, in Europe). Do NOT install, use this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from this device. Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for compliance could void the user's authority...
.... Do NOT open the device or unit. Make sure to connect the cables to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Safety Warnings For your vendor for example, in Europe). Do NOT install, use this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from this device. Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for compliance could void the user's authority...
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.... MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Do NOT allow anything to repair the power adaptor or cord. Do NOT attempt to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. iii Do NOT use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. Do not use the device if the power...
.... MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Do NOT allow anything to repair the power adaptor or cord. Do NOT attempt to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. iii Do NOT use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. Do not use the device if the power...
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... products, or at the discretion of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. All repaired or replaced products will be returned Postage Prepaid. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com...zyxel.com for parts and labor. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with an out-dated warranty will be billed for North American products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you wish to view from country to country. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide...
... products, or at the discretion of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. All repaired or replaced products will be returned Postage Prepaid. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com...zyxel.com for parts and labor. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with an out-dated warranty will be billed for North American products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you wish to view from country to country. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide...
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 Key Features...2 Chapter 2 Applications ...3 Application Diagram I...3 Application Diagram II ...3 Chapter 3 Hardware ...5 Front Panel ...5 100Base-TX port ...6 100Base-FX port ...6 LED Indicators...6 Link Fault Signaling ...7 Rear Panel ...7 DIP Switches...8 Loop-back Testing...8 Local Loop-back ...9 Remote Loop-back...9 NWay DIP-switch Setting...10 Chapter 4 Specifications ...12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...13 v
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 Key Features...2 Chapter 2 Applications ...3 Application Diagram I...3 Application Diagram II ...3 Chapter 3 Hardware ...5 Front Panel ...5 100Base-TX port ...6 100Base-FX port ...6 LED Indicators...6 Link Fault Signaling ...7 Rear Panel ...7 DIP Switches...8 Loop-back Testing...8 Local Loop-back ...9 Remote Loop-back...9 NWay DIP-switch Setting...10 Chapter 4 Specifications ...12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...13 v
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you took to try and solve it. Required Information • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date on which you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you contact customer support. Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide) • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.com.tw • Sales E-mail...
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you took to try and solve it. Required Information • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date on which you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you contact customer support. Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide) • Support E-mail: support@zyxel.com.tw • Sales E-mail...
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Use the LEDs to quickly check the status and the DIP switches to 2km. 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-SC2-A media converter comes with a built-in single-mode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 30km...
Use the LEDs to quickly check the status and the DIP switches to 2km. 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-SC2-A media converter comes with a built-in single-mode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 30km...
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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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... 10/100 switches located on the local area network. It is providing a 100Mbps full-duplex link to -back as a server aggregation for each user (node) on separate floors within a single building. Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch Multi-mode 2Km Single Mode 30Km Application Diagram II In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased...
... 10/100 switches located on the local area network. It is providing a 100Mbps full-duplex link to -back as a server aggregation for each user (node) on separate floors within a single building. Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch Multi-mode 2Km Single Mode 30Km Application Diagram II In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased...
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Do not place heavy objects on a desktop. 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. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device.
Do not place heavy objects on a desktop. 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. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device.
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... half- MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can transmits data at half-duplex converter is receiving power Power off or failure On (Red) LFS Off Disruption of connection in full duplex mode across distances of up to 2km over multi-mode fiber-optic cable, and 30km over single-mode fiber-optic cable.
... half- MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can transmits data at half-duplex converter is receiving power Power off or failure On (Red) LFS Off Disruption of connection in full duplex mode across distances of up to 2km over multi-mode fiber-optic cable, and 30km over single-mode fiber-optic cable.
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... power adaptor to OFF position when installing cables or when testing the network connection. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 7 Note: The LFS feature influences both copper and fiber segments giving a total connection status report. The LFS LED will light to ON position for normal operational use. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Link Fault Signaling LFS is a function that the entire connection is extremely beneficial in terms of disruption in service...
... power adaptor to OFF position when installing cables or when testing the network connection. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 7 Note: The LFS feature influences both copper and fiber segments giving a total connection status report. The LFS LED will light to ON position for normal operational use. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Link Fault Signaling LFS is a function that the entire connection is extremely beneficial in terms of disruption in service...
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... use remote loop-back to check if the fiber segment is connected properly. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide DIP Switches DIP 1 Enables / disables auto-negotiation (RJ-45) DIP 2 Copper port (RJ-45) duplex mode: full- or half-duplex DIP 3 Copper port (RJ-45) data bit rate: 10Mbps or 100Mbps DIP 4 Fiber port duplex mode: full-duplex or half-duplex DIP 5 Enables / disables Link Fault Signaling(LFS) DIP 6 Enables / disables Local Loop...
... use remote loop-back to check if the fiber segment is connected properly. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide DIP Switches DIP 1 Enables / disables auto-negotiation (RJ-45) DIP 2 Copper port (RJ-45) duplex mode: full- or half-duplex DIP 3 Copper port (RJ-45) data bit rate: 10Mbps or 100Mbps DIP 4 Fiber port duplex mode: full-duplex or half-duplex DIP 5 Enables / disables Link Fault Signaling(LFS) DIP 6 Enables / disables Local Loop...
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... result, be sent (between 1 and 1000). Test Condition set switches according to the table below to produce an accurate result, set -up - MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Make sure that will loop in the copper segment - Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given. Conduct either the local or remote test, not both at the same time.
... result, be sent (between 1 and 1000). Test Condition set switches according to the table below to produce an accurate result, set -up - MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Make sure that will loop in the copper segment - Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given. Conduct either the local or remote test, not both at the same time.
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... following: „ Enter the number of speed and duplex mode (auto-negotiation). If YES: Check that will automatically set DIP switch 1 (NWay) to activate NWay operations. Important In order to configure DIP switches 2 (duplex mode) and 3 (speed), you must set the optimum speed and duplex mode on the START button. „ The program will send a testing message that only supports 10/100Mbps detection. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 2.
... following: „ Enter the number of speed and duplex mode (auto-negotiation). If YES: Check that will automatically set DIP switch 1 (NWay) to activate NWay operations. Important In order to configure DIP switches 2 (duplex mode) and 3 (speed), you must set the optimum speed and duplex mode on the START button. „ The program will send a testing message that only supports 10/100Mbps detection. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 2.
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Note: If you experience the following problems, please check if the NWay switch is properly set: z The LNK (link) LED is not lit and the connection cannot be established z The LNK LED is lit and the connection is good, but cannot transmit or receive data 11
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Note: If you experience the following problems, please check if the NWay switch is properly set: z The LNK (link) LED is not lit and the connection cannot be established z The LNK LED is lit and the connection is good, but cannot transmit or receive data 11
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... A & CE approved 12 MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 4 Specifications ITEM SPECIFICATION Ethernet and Fiber Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX/FX Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control and Back pressure) Fiber Wavelength Fiber Distance Ethernet Port LEDs Transceiver with SC connector 1310nm (multi-mode), 1310nm (single-mode) Multi-mode Fiber (2km) Single-mode Fiber (30km) CAT-5 (100Mbps) unshielded twisted pair cable.
... A & CE approved 12 MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 4 Specifications ITEM SPECIFICATION Ethernet and Fiber Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX/FX Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control and Back pressure) Fiber Wavelength Fiber Distance Ethernet Port LEDs Transceiver with SC connector 1310nm (multi-mode), 1310nm (single-mode) Multi-mode Fiber (2km) Single-mode Fiber (30km) CAT-5 (100Mbps) unshielded twisted pair cable.
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... mode or the Ethernet link (Ethernet) LED is is operating in to an appropriate power source. If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between them should not be more than 100 meters Check for faulty Ethernet cables. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is on . Check the Ethernet cable connection between them should contact your local vendor. If the connected Ethernet device does not support auto-negotiation, turn...
... mode or the Ethernet link (Ethernet) LED is is operating in to an appropriate power source. If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between them should not be more than 100 meters Check for faulty Ethernet cables. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is on . Check the Ethernet cable connection between them should contact your local vendor. If the connected Ethernet device does not support auto-negotiation, turn...
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... remote device. Check what duplex mode the remote device supports and then set DIP switch 2 (FD for full-duplex and HD for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off down ). The FDX/COL The fiber port is operating in half-duplex mode or the fiber link is (Fiber) LED is off POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection...
... remote device. Check what duplex mode the remote device supports and then set DIP switch 2 (FD for full-duplex and HD for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off down ). The FDX/COL The fiber port is operating in half-duplex mode or the fiber link is (Fiber) LED is off POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection...
