Multi-rate ethernet extender provides high-speed lan connections between peered ethernet lans, remote pcs, or any othernetwork-enabled 10/100base-t device. (31 pages)
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LB323A Industrial Ethernet Extender for Extreme Temperatures - 10/100, 1-Port User Manual Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Support www.blackbox.com •...
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Disclaimer: Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice.
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
Unpack the items. Your package should include: • One LB323A Hardened Industrial Ethernet Extender • This printed quick start guide If items are missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Keep the carton and packing material. 2. Select a Location •...
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Quick Start Guide Table 1. LEDs on the extender. Color Status Power 1, 2 Green ON = Receiving power OFF = Power off Ethernet Extender Port Link Activity Green ON = Connection is established OFF = No connection is established Flashing = Port is sending or receiving data Line Speed...
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Table 1-1. Specifications Technology Standards IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T; IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3x, full-duplex and flow control Forward and Filtering Rate 10 Mbps: 14,880 pps; 100 Mbps: 148,810 pps Processing Type Store-and-Forward, Half-duplex back pressure, and IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control Auto-negotiation Auto MDI/MDI-X...
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Chapter 1: Specifications Table 1-1. Specifications (continued). Environment Operating Temperature -40 to +185° F (-40 to +85° C) Storage Temperature -40 to +185° F (-40 to +85° C) Ambient Relative Humidity 5 to 95%, noncondensing Approvals Manufactured in an ISO facility Safety UL60950-1, EN60950-1 FCC Part 15B, Class A;...
• Uses an external AC to DC power adapter (not included). 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724- 746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • Industrial Ethernet Extender •...
Front Panel Features 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port The LB323A Industrial Ethernet Extender has one 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port (see Figure 2-1). This port is an auto-sensing, auto- MDIX 10/100 Mbps port. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the Industrial Ethernet Extender: •...
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Chapter 2: Overview LEDs The LB323A front-panel LEDs show power and link/activity status. Table 2-3 summarizes the LEDs on the Industrial Ethernet Extender. Table 1. LEDs on the extender. Color Status Power 1, 2 Green ON = Receiving power OFF = Power off...
If installing the Industrial Ethernet Extender on a desktop, shelf, DIN-Rail, or DIN-Rail, allow sufficient ventilation space between the device and the objects around it. The LB323A Industrial Ethernet Extender’s dimensions are: 3.94"H x 1.65"W x 3.54"D (10 x 4.2 x 9 cm) 3.3 Connecting to the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port The front panel of the Industrial Ethernet Extender provides one 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port or terminal block.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.4 Connecting to the Ethernet Extender Port The front panel of the Industrial Ethernet Extender provides one RJ-11 connector or Terminal Block (see “Ethernet Extender Port” on page X). To prevent ESD damage, follow normal board and component handling procedures. To connect the Extender’s Ethernet port: Insert the voice grade copper wire between one pair of Ethernet Extenders via Ethernet Extender port (RJ-11 connector or Terminal Block).
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Chapter 3: Installation After the Industrial Ethernet Extender passes the POST, the Link/Activity LEDs for every port connected to a device go ON. The Industrial Ethernet Extender is now functional and ready to pass data. If the Power LED is not ON, check that the power adapter is plugged in correctly, and that the power source is good and not con- trolled by a wall switch.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Troubleshooting Tips Symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems are described below. Symptom: The Power LED is off. Cause: The Industrial Ethernet Extender is not receiving power. Solution: Check the power adapter connections for the Industrial Ethernet Extender and the connected device. Be sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4.2 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Section 4-1 do not resolve your problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. 4.2.1 Configuration If problems occur after altering the Industrial Ethernet Extender’s network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes one step at a time.
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