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ION C2210 Fast Ethernet Media and Rate Converter Module 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Installation Guide Part Number 33416 Revision B August 2023...
ION C2210 Installation Guide Product Description The ION C2210 is a media converter module that provides an interface between 10/100Base-TX ports and 100Base-FX ports, allowing users to integrate fiber optic cabling into 10/100 copper environments. Operating at Layer 2, the data link layer, this converter not only converts copper to fiber, it also provides rate conversion allowing legacy 10Base-T copper devices to connect to 100Base-FX fiber.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide LPT enable/disable FEF enable/disable Pause enable/disable Auto-MDI/MDIX enable/disable Note: Manageable Features are available when used in an ION Platform chassis along with an ION Management Module. Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x Data Rate: 10 Mbps; 100 Mbps Layer 2...
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The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on the C2210 SIC, view the user’s guide on-line at https://www.lantronix.com/products/c2210-series/. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Installation CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the 6-position switch, removing and inserting circuit board jumper(s), and installing the SIC. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to or failure of the SIC.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Install the C2210 SIC To install the C2210 SIC: 1. Locate an empty installation slot on the ION chassis. 2. Carefully slide the module into the installation slot, aligning the module with the installation guides.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Install the Fiber Cable 1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 100Base-FX fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends. 2. Connect the fiber cables to the C2210 SIC as described: •...
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Product features AutoCross™ The AutoCross feature detects and configures the twisted-pair copper port on the C2210 SIC for the correct straight-through (MDI) or crossover (MDI-X) configuration. This feature allows either MDI or MDI-X cable to connect the SIC to devices such as hubs, transceivers, or network interface cards (NICs).
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Per the IEEE method, an auto negotiating port that detects a forced link partner should drop to the detected speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and default to HALF DUPLEX. The C2210 allows bypassing the IEEE method by setting the parallel detection default mode to half or full duplex DIP SW 3, disabling SW 1, auto-negotiation and configuring SW 2, speed.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Troubleshooting If the C2210 SIC fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action: 1. Is the PWR (power) LED lit? • Is the SIC inserted properly into the chassis? •...
In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Lantronix will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
Lantronix ION C2210 Installation Guide Declaration of Conformity Manufacture’s Name: Lantronics, Inc. Manufacture’s Address: 48 Discovery, Suite 250, Irvine, California 92618 USA Declares that the product(s): C2210-1011, C2210-1013, C2210-1014, C2210-1015, C2210-1016, C2210-1017, C2210-1019, C2210-1035, C2210-1039, C2210-1040, C2210-1029-A1, C2210-1029-A2, C2210-1029-B1, C2210-1029-B2.
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