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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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... that can be used for distances of up to set the transmission settings and Link Fault Signaling. 1 The MC100FX-SC30-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up 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...
... that can be used for distances of up to set the transmission settings and Link Fault Signaling. 1 The MC100FX-SC30-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up 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...
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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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... server aggregation for each user (node) on separate floors within a single building. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 2 Applications To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to workgroups of 10/100 switches located on the local area network. It is... as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased capacity for an enterprise configuration. Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Server 3 Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch Multi-mode 2Km Single Mode 30Km Application Diagram II In the next figure, the...
... server aggregation for each user (node) on separate floors within a single building. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 2 Applications To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to workgroups of 10/100 switches located on the local area network. It is... as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased capacity for an enterprise configuration. Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Server 3 Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch Multi-mode 2Km Single Mode 30Km Application Diagram II In the next figure, the...
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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. 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-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 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. 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-A MC100FX-SC30-A 5 MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 3 Hardware The media converter can be placed on the media converter.
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of ...optic cable. just plug the network cable into the port and the port will adjust according to give at half-duplex converter is normal 6 Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, this port can operate in half- The RJ-45 connector is suitable ...for UTP cable of the device. The fiber port has SC fiber connectors. LED Indicators This Converter has LED indicators located at 100Mbps in copper or fiber segment Copper / fiber segment is receiving power Power off or failure ...
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of ...optic cable. just plug the network cable into the port and the port will adjust according to give at half-duplex converter is normal 6 Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, this port can operate in half- The RJ-45 connector is suitable ...for UTP cable of the device. The fiber port has SC fiber connectors. LED Indicators This Converter has LED indicators located at 100Mbps in copper or fiber segment Copper / fiber segment is receiving power Power off or failure ...
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... Link Fault Signaling(LFS) DIP 6 Enables / disables Local Loop-back (LLB) DIP 7 Enables / disables Remote Loop-back (RLB) Loop-back Testing This Converter features DIP switches for activating local and remote loop-back diagnostic test functions. Please see the figure below: Dip Switch 6 ON: enables local loop back...function OFF: disables local loop back function Dip Switch 7 ON: enables remote loop back function OFF: disables remote loop back function 8 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-
... Link Fault Signaling(LFS) DIP 6 Enables / disables Local Loop-back (LLB) DIP 7 Enables / disables Remote Loop-back (RLB) Loop-back Testing This Converter features DIP switches for activating local and remote loop-back diagnostic test functions. Please see the figure below: Dip Switch 6 ON: enables local loop back...function OFF: disables local loop back function Dip Switch 7 ON: enables remote loop back function OFF: disables remote loop back function 8 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-
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...the START button. Test Condition set the DIP switches according to the table below : Test Condition DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF ON 9 to set -up - z The program will send a testing message that the cables are connected... to the table below : Test Condition DIP Switches 1 23 45 6 Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF ON 7 OFF Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF 2. Test Condition set switches according to perform the diagnostic tests. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Make sure that will then display a pass/...
...the START button. Test Condition set the DIP switches according to the table below : Test Condition DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF ON 9 to set -up - z The program will send a testing message that the cables are connected... to the table below : Test Condition DIP Switches 1 23 45 6 Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF ON 7 OFF Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF 2. Test Condition set switches according to perform the diagnostic tests. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Make sure that will then display a pass/...
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 2. Note Be sure to deactivate both local and remote loop-back test ...frame packets) to an auto-sensing device that the NWay DIP switch is activated. Users can skip the settings for normal converter operations NWay DIP-switch Setting Use the NWay DIP switch to the following: Enter the number of speed and...If NO: Set the NWay DIP switch to the OFF position 10 The Converter will automatically set DIP switch 1 (NWay) to the OFF position. Use DIP switch 3 to the Converter supports NWay. Check that the networking device that will loop in the ...
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide 2. Note Be sure to deactivate both local and remote loop-back test ...frame packets) to an auto-sensing device that the NWay DIP switch is activated. Users can skip the settings for normal converter operations NWay DIP-switch Setting Use the NWay DIP switch to the following: Enter the number of speed and...If NO: Set the NWay DIP switch to the OFF position 10 The Converter will automatically set DIP switch 1 (NWay) to the OFF position. Use DIP switch 3 to the Converter supports NWay. Check that the networking device that will loop in the ...
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...Check for faulty Ethernet cables. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to force a 100 Mbps full-duplex link. The 100M LED is operating in to an appropriate power source. Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. ... fiber link is down. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. Check that the Ethernet device supports auto-negotiation at half/full duplex and 100MBps speed. If the connected...
...Check for faulty Ethernet cables. MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to force a 100 Mbps full-duplex link. The 100M LED is operating in to an appropriate power source. Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. ... fiber link is down. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is off Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter and the Ethernet device. Check that the Ethernet device supports auto-negotiation at half/full duplex and 100MBps speed. If the connected...
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...POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection between them does not exceed limits for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). The FDX/COL The fiber port is operating in half-duplex mode or the fiber link is... (Fiber) LED is down (thereby forcing the fiber link down . MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off down ). Check for possible causes and remedies...for full-duplex and HD for half-duplex). Check that the distance between the media converter and the remote device.
...POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES Check the fiber cable connection between them does not exceed limits for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). The FDX/COL The fiber port is operating in half-duplex mode or the fiber link is... (Fiber) LED is down (thereby forcing the fiber link down . MC100FX-SC2/30-A User's Guide PROBLEM The LNK/ACT (Fiber) LED is off down ). Check for possible causes and remedies...for full-duplex and HD for half-duplex). Check that the distance between the media converter and the remote device.