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IMC Networks McPC 10/100 Operation Manual

Imc networks mcpc 10/100 media converters: install guide
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  • Page 1 McPC 10/100 Operation Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About the McPC 10/100 ......1 Configuring the McPC 10/100 ....2 Modes of Operation .

  • Page 4: About The Mcpc 10/100

    • 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-FX 1300 nm multi-mode fiber. McPC 10/100s can be mounted in any PC with a standard PCI or ISA slot. McPC 10/100 include diagnostic LEDs for each port and a 4-pin peripheral power supply connector. Application Diagram Using the modular media converter series in the wiring closet, connect PC’s with the McPC 10/100.

  • Page 5: Configuring The Mcpc 10/100

    (PCB). The following illustration shows the location of the DIP switch as well as its default settings. Consult the chart below for the function of each switch. The table below shows the DIP switch settings for McPC 10/100: EATURE WITCH...

  • Page 6: Modes Of Operation

    To enable Auto-Negotiation mode, set switch 6 to the ON position, with switches 7 and 8 in the OFF position. • In Force 10 mode, the McPC 10/100 acts as a 10Base-T to 10Base- FL media converter; 100 Mbps signals are not accepted.

  • Page 7: Auto-Negotiation And The Mcpc 10/100

    • In Force 100 mode, the McPC 10/100 acts as a 100Base-TX to 100Base-SX multi-mode or 100Base-FX single-mode fiber media converter; 10 Mbps signals are not accepted. To enable Force 100 mode, set switch 7 to the ON position, with switches 6 and 8 in the OFF position.

  • Page 8: Transparency

    Transparency Feature Transparency is only available when using Auto-Negotiation mode; it is not available in either of the two Force modes. When the McPC 10/100 is auto-negotiating, Transparency treats the connection between the two end devices as if there were no media converters installed. For example,...

  • Page 9: Link Fault Detection

    McPC 10/100 is also down, there is no output. LFD causes the Link Up indicator of the link partner to blink. When the McPC 10/100 is in one of the Force modes, enable LFD by setting 5 to the ON position. Disable LFD by resetting 5 to its default, OFF, position.

  • Page 10: Installation

    4. Align the McPC 10/100 in the slot. 5. Mount the McPC 10/100 by screwing its bracket to the computer casing. 6. Make sure the McPC 10/100 does not extend past the edge of the PC’s case. 7. Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC 10/100.

  • Page 11: Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Button

    LNK (link) LED glow. LED Indicators The McPC 10/100 features several diagnostic LEDs per port. The LED functions are as follows: W I S T E D...

  • Page 12: Technical Support

    Link LEDs in that conversion will either blink or extinguish. LEDs may react differently depending on the type of end devices in the conversion, whether the McPC 10/100 is in Force 10 or Force 100 mode, where the fault occurs, etc. For questions, please contact Technical Support.

  • Page 13: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines

    Warranty IMC Networks warrants to the original end-user purchaser that this product, EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks' instructions and directions for a period of six (6) years after the original date of purchase.
  • Page 14 At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such warranty period. warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable use, accident, negligence, service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship.

  • Page 15: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 16 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. McPC 10/100 is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

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