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10Base-T to FL Converter Table of Contents Introduction Product Overview ........Features ..........Package Contents ........Specification ........... Installation MDI/MDIX Connection ......Positioning of Converter ......Installation of Converter ......Connect to a 10/100 Device ......LED Indicators LED Indicators ........11 Appendix A - Internal Power Supply ...……………….
10Base-T to FL Converter Introduction Product Overview The 10Base-T to 10Base-FL Converter is primarily designed for network or data installations that require the migration of cable media between conventional coppers based wiring to Fiber based installations. . These Converters have been specifically designed to support both a RJ-45 jack and a ST or SC fiber optic connector.
10Base-T to FL Converter Features • Complies with 802.3 10Base-T & FL standard • MDI/MDIX push button selection for RJ-45 port connection • Support ST, SC, MT-RJ, or WDM fiber connectors • Extends fiber distance of up to 12km with single mode fiber •...
10Base-T to FL Converter Specifications Standard: IEEE 802.3u Connector: 1 x RJ-45, 1 x ST or MT-RJ for Multi-mode or SC, WDM for Single Mode Max. Distance: Twisted Pair: 100m (330ft) Multi-mode: 2km (6600feet) Single Mode: 12km (39600feet) Unit LEDs: Power - Green- illuminates for normal operation Port LEDs: Link - Green- illuminates when receiving link...
10Base-T to FL Converter Installation To successfully install your converter, please refer to the following procedures: • MDI/MDI-X Connection • Positioning of Converter • Install Your Converter MDI/MDI-X Connection The MDI/MDI-X function alleviates the worry of cable type configuration when establishing a connection from 10Base-T to FL devices.
10Base-T to FL Converter Positioning of Converter In order to effectively expanding an Ethernet network, one solution is to position two converters back to back between the following end devices: Example 1 • Two LAN Switch workgroups Switch — Converter — Converter — Switch - 6 -...
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10Base-T to FL Converter Example 2 • A LAN Switch and a network’s server Switch — Converter — Converter — Server - 7 -...
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10Base-T to FL Converter Example 3 • A 10Base-T Hub and a Workstation Hub — Converter — Converter — Station - 8 -...
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10Base-T to FL Converter Example 4 • A 10Base-T Network and a FL device FL — Converter — Switch — Hub —- WS Note: The creates the most effective solution, have a converter connected to operate directly between a fiber optic backbone and a departmental workgroup.
10Base-T to FL Converter Installation of Converter Converter to 10Base-T Device Connection Make sure that the (Category-5) length for straight through twisted pair cable between 10Base-T device (hub or switch) and converter is no greater than 100 meters. Connect one end of twisted pair cable to RJ-45 jack on the converter and the other end to the RJ-45 jack on the 10Base- T device.
10Base-T to FL Converter LED Indicators This converter has several LED to enable you to determine the status of the converter and network connection. They are as follows. Green light – illuminates for normal power. Green light – illuminates when receiving link pulses from compliant devices Amber light –...
10Base-T to FL Converter Appendix A Internal Power Supply Models Rear View of Converter with AC Power Supply Power: 90 - 240V AC (Optional 12V Adapter) Dimensions: 109 x 174 x 44.3 mm (LxWxH) Rear View of Converter with DC Power Supply Power: -48V DC (Optional 12V Adapter) Dimensions: 109 x 174 x 44.3 mm (LxWxH)
10Base-T to FL Converter Appendix B Mounting This converter can be placed in any location that will make its installation convenient. If you place the converter on a horizontal surface or on top of existing networking equipment, please affix the four rubber pads included in the package.
10Base-T to FL Converter Appendix C Cables The following are some recommendations as to what you should and should not do when installing cables. Remember - cables are the deciding factor in network performance. Try to Try not to maintain allow the a bend cable to...
10Base-T to FL Converter Appendix D About RJ-45 Cables When connecting your network devices, use standard Category 3 eight-way cables for 10Base-T configurations and Category 5 cable for 100Base-TX. The pin assignments are as follows: Pin 1 T D + Pair 2 White/Orange Pin 2...