Optional Configuration Settings; User Inaccessible Jumpers; Forwarding Mode Setting Jp1 - KTI Networks KC-300DM Series Installation Manual

3. Optional Configuration Settings

The media converter provides additional configuration settings which are user-inaccessible. The settings are
built on the board inside the prod-uct case. The settings are provided for technical installers to adapt the
converter to fit some specific application needs.

3.1 User Inaccessible Jumpers

The setting jumpers are not accessible by users generally. For accessing these jumpers, the upper case must be
removed from the product. Re-moving the case must be performed by an authorized and experienced technical
person. The setting jumper block is located on the position shown below:
The setting functions are as follows:
JP1 Forwarding mode setting
JP2 802.3x function setting
JP3 FX port duplex setting

3.1.1 Forwarding Mode Setting JP1

The following table lists the forward method used in different TP to FX conversions:
JP1 Setting
Store-and-forward
Smart-forward
On smart-forward mode, the converter can change to direct conversion automatically when it detects same
speed on both TP port and FX port. Direct conversion method converts the signal between TP port and FX port
Open
Short
Open
Short
Open
Short
TP port to/from FX port
10BASE-T to 100BASE-FX
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
10BASE-T to 100BASE-FX
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
- Store-and-forward mode
- Smart-forward mode
- Enable
- Disable
- Full duplex mode
- Half duplex mode
Forward method
Store and forward
Store and forward
Store and forward
Direct conversion
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