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- Page 1 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
- Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 4 FCC AND RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
- Page 5 10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 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.
- Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
- Page 7 10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 9: Specifications
10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 1. Specifications NOTE In this manual (except where noted otherwise), LE1604A represents models LE1604A-US, LE1604A-EU, LE1604A- UK, LE1604A-AU, and LE1604A-JP. Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/10BASE2 Operation: Half duplex Maximum Distance: UTP: 328 ft. (100 m) Category 3;... - Page 10 Relative Humidity: Up to 80%, noncondensing Power: All models: External power supply: Output: 12 VDC @ 0.8 A; LE1604A-US: Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (2-prong); LE1604A-EU: Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (2-prong); LE1604A-UK: Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (3-prong); LE1604A-AU: Input: 240 VAC, 50 Hz, (3-prong);...
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Page 11: Introduction
10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 2. Introduction 2.1 Description The 10BASE-T to ThinNet Media Converter connects UTP-based Ethernet to coaxial-based Ethernet. The converter is completely transparent to the network, so the network performs exactly the way it did before; however, now it can connect to both UTP and coaxial cable. -
Page 12: What The Package Includes
CHAPTER 2: Introduction BNC “T” connector Figure 2-1. Media converter with BNC “T” connector installed. 2.2 What the Package Includes • (1) 10BASE-T to ThinNet Media Converter • (1) BNC “T” connector • (1) AC adapter • (4) Non-skid rubber feet •... -
Page 13: Installation
10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 3. Installation 3.1 MDI/MDI-X Connection Before plugging in and installing your media converter, you’ll need to set the MDI/MDI-X button. This button selects whether you need to use crossover or straight- through twisted-pair cabling to connect the RJ-45 ports on the 10BASE-T portion of your network. -
Page 14: Typical Applications
CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-1. Crossover selection table. Connected Device Cable Configuration Setting Hub or switch Straight-through MDI-X Hub or switch Crossover DTE (NIC) Straight-through DTE (NIC) Crossover MDI-X 3.2 Typical Applications Once you’ve set the MDI/MDI-X button, you’ll need to determine which application you’ll use. - Page 15 10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER XAMPLE The converter allows the conversion from 10BASE-T UTP to 10BASE2 coaxial cable. In this configuration, you can add a coaxial device to an existing 10BASE-T network. There can be up to 934.8 ft. (285 m) between the Ethernet hub or switch that’s connected to the converter and the coaxial device.
- Page 16 CHAPTER 3: Installation XAMPLE The converter allows the conversion from 10BASE-T UTP to 10BASE2 coaxial cable. In this configuration, an additional 10BASE2 segment is added to the network. Ethernet hub/switch 328 ft. (100 m) RG58 A/U coaxial cable 10BASE-T network 606.8 ft.
- Page 17 10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER XAMPLE Use two converters to extend a twisted-pair network via coaxial cable. Ethernet hub/switch 328 ft. (100 m) 328 ft. (100 m) RG58 A/U coaxial cable 606.8 ft. (185 m) between two converters connected via coaxial cable Figure 3-4.
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Page 18: Installing The Converter
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.3 Installing the Converter After you set the MDI/MDI-X button as described in Section 3.1 and determine how you will use your converter as shown in Section 3.2, you’ll need to place the converter on a desktop or mount it on a wall. Next, power on the converter. - Page 19 10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 3. Power on the converter. The power LED should light. If it does not, make sure that the power cable is plugged in properly. 4. Make sure that the Category 5 straight-through twisted-pair cable between the 10BASE-T device (hub or switch) and the converter is no longer than 328 ft.
- Page 20 CHAPTER 3: Installation 8. Attach the supplied BNC T-connector to the converter’s BNC connector. 9. Connect one end of a ThinNet (10BASE2) coaxial cable to the BNC T-connector attached to your converter. 10. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the BNC T-connector attached to the Ethernet device.
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Page 21: Led Indicators
10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 4. LED Indicators Once your 10BASE-T to ThinNet Media Converter is properly installed, it operates maintenance-free. Several LEDs tell you the status of the converter and the network at a glance. See Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1. LED location. •... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Converter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and... -
Page 23: Shipping And Packaging
10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER 5.2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 10BASE-T to ThinNet Media Converter: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the media converter for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package.
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