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Page 1: High Speed
MARCH 2011 LB400A-R2 High Speed Ethernet Extender This is a Class A device and is not intended for use in a residential environment. -
Page 2: Radio And Tv Interference
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER CE NOTICE The CE symbol on your Black Box equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support. - Page 3 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER This device contains no user serviceable parts. This device can only be repaired by qualified service per- sonnel. • Do not open the device when the power cord is con- nected. For systems without a power switch and without an external power adapter, line voltages are present within the device when the power cord is connected.
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Page 4: Ce Notice
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER In accordance with the requirements of council direc- tive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure that at end-of-life you sepa- rate this product from other waste and scrap and deliver to the WEEE collection system in your country for recy- cling. - Page 5 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER CONTENTS CE Notice ....................2 Radio and TV Interference ................2 Trademarks Used In This Manual ............... 3 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement ..... 3 General Information ..................6 1.1 Features ....................6 1.2 Description ..................6 Installation .................... - Page 7 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER Sample Rates/Distance Chart, Based on 24 AWG (0.5 MM) ....19 Notes......................20 Notes......................21...
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Page 8: General Information
LAN extension and the other LB401A is configured as the (R) Remote unit at the other end. The LB401A is configured as a L or R via the switch on the bottom of the unit. These units can automatically forward LAN broadcasts, mul- ticasts, and frames across a 2-wire voice-grade twisted-pair link. - Page 9 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER Figure 1. Typical application The pair of LB401A models work together to create a transparent extension between two peered Ethernet LANs. Figure 1 shows a typical point-to-point application.
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Page 10: Installation
CAUTION To install the LB401A Ethernet Extender, do the following: 1. Connect the line interface between the units (refer to section 2.1, “Connect- ing the Twisted-Pair Line Interface” on page 11) Note See Figure 2 for the standalone unit’s rear panel arrangements. -
Page 11: Connecting The Twisted-Pair Line Interface
Follow the steps below to connect the High Speed Ethernet Extender interfaces. Note The LB401A units work in pairs. One of the units must be configured as a (L) Local unit, and the other unit must be configured as a (R) Remote unit. -
Page 12: Connecting The 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER 2.2 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface The Interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper applica- tion with respect to voltage, current, anticipated tem- perature, flammability, and mechanical serviceability. CAUTION The shielded RJ-45 ports labeled Ethernet are the Auto-MDIX10/100Base-T interface. -
Page 13: Connecting Power
CAUTION The LB401A does not have a power switch, so it powers up as soon as it is plugged in. An external AC or DC power supply is available separately. This connection is made via the barrel jack on the rear panel of the LB401A. -
Page 14: Configuration
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER 3. Configuration The LB401A has four DIP switches (S1) for configuring the unit for a wide vari- ety of applications. This section describes switch locations and explains the dif- ferent configurations. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, remove the protective cover located on the underside of the Ethernet Extender (see Figure 5). - Page 15 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER Figure 6 shows the orientation of the DIP switches in the On and Off positions. Front Rear Switch toggle Push toggle up for ON position Push toggle down for 1 2 3 4 OFF position Figure 6. DIP switch orientation...
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Page 16: Configuring Dip Switch S1
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER 3.1 Configuring DIP Switch S1 DIP switch S1 is where you configure the LINE. The following tables describe the configuration for the LB401A. Table 1: LB401A Firmware Configuration S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4 Position Master/ Mode Rate... -
Page 17: Operation
13 to verify that the unit is connected to the appropriate power source. 4.2 Front Panel LED Status Monitors The LB401A features six front panel LEDs that monitor power, the Ethernet sig- nals, the LINE connection, and the remote/local setting. Figure 7 shows the front panel location of each LED. -
Page 18: Specifications
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER A. Specifications A.1 LAN Connection Two shielded RJ-45, 10/100Base-T, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet • Line Connection: Shielded RJ-45 • A.2 Transmission Line Two-wire unconditioned twisted pair. A.3 Line Rate and Distance Line Rate: Up to 155 Mbps aggregate (upstream/downstream) via Auto Rate; •... -
Page 19: Humidity
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER A.7 Humidity Up to 90% non-condensing. A.8 Dimensions 1.58H x 4.16W x 3.75D in. (10.6H x 4.1W x 8.8D cm) -
Page 20: High Speed Ethernet Extender Interface Pin Assignment
HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER B. High Speed Ethernet Extender Interface Pin Assignment B.1 10/100Base-T Interface RJ-45 Pin 1: TX+ • Pin 2: TX- • Pin 3: RX+ • Pin 6: RX- • Pins 4, 5, 7, 8: no connection • B.2 Line Interface RJ-45 Pin 4: RING... - Page 21 HIGH SPEED ETHERNET EXTENDER C. Sample Rates/Distance Chart, Based on 24 AWG (0.5 MM) Throughput at Max Distance in Rate Mode Distance Feet (km) (megabits per second) Fast 5,500 4.00 (DS) (1.6 km) 1.00 (US) Interleave 5,500 4.00 (DS) (1.6 km) 1.00 (US) 100/70 Fast...
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Page 22: Notes
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Page 23: Notes
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