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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...
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FCC AND IC 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...
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10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 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.
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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.
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10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ST is a registered trademark of AT&T. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 1. Specifications NOTE In this manual (except where noted otherwise), LE1605A- ST represents models LE1605A-ST-US, LE1605A-ST-EU, LE1605A-ST-UK, LE1605A-ST-AU, and LE1605A-ST-JP. LE1606A-SC represents models LE1606A-SC-US, LE1606A-SC-EU, LE1606A-SC-UK, LE1606A-SC-AU, and LE1606A-SC-JP. Standards: IEEE 802.3 Operation: Half duplex Maximum Distance: Twisted pair: 328 ft.
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Storage: -4 to +158°F (-20 to +70°C) Relative Humidity: Up to 90%, noncondensing Power: All models: External power supply: Output: 12 VDC @ 0.8 A; LE1605A-ST-US, LE1606A-SC-US: Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (2-prong); LE1605A--ST-EU, LE1606A-SC-EU: Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (2-prong);...
10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 2. Introduction 2.1 Description Use the 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converters to connect conventional copper-based networks to fiber- based networks. These converters support both an RJ-45 jack and a pair of ST or SC fiberoptic connectors. They comply with the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 10BASE-FL standards, and are compatible with other 10BASE-T/ 10BASE-FL and 10/100-Mbps Ethernet devices.
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CHAPTER 2: Introduction Figure 2-1. 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converter with ST connectors. Figure 2-2. 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converter with SC connectors.
10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 2.2 What the Package Includes • (1) 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converter • (1) AC power adapter • (4) Non-skid rubber feet • (2) Mounting screws • This users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
CHAPTER 3: Installation 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.
10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS Table 3-1. Crossover selection. 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.
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CHAPTER 3: Installation 1: T LAN S XAMPLE WITCH ORKGROUPS 10BASE-T switch 10BASE-T switch 328 ft. 328 ft. Fiber cable (Multimode: 2 km; Single-mode: 15 km) 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converter 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media Converter Figure 3-2. Converters connecting two LAN switch workgroups. 2: LAN S XAMPLE WITCH AND A...
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10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 3: 10BASE-T H XAMPLE UB AND A ORKSTATION Workstation 10BASE-T hub 328 ft. 328 ft. Fiber cable (Multimode: 2 km; Single-mode: 15 km) 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Media 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL Converter Media Converter Figure 3-4. Converters connecting a 10BASE-T hub and a workstation. 4: 10BASE-T N 10BASE-FL D XAMPLE...
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.
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10BASE-T TO 10BASE-FL MEDIA CONVERTERS 3. Power on the converter. The power LED should light. If it does not, make sure that the power cable is plugged in properly. NOTE When the converter is connected to a 10/100BASE-T device, it will run at 10 Mbps, half-duplex mode. 4.
CHAPTER 4: LED Indicators 4. LED Indicators Once your 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL 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. •...
Media 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...
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting 5.2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL 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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