Network Topologies; Standalone Topology - Allied Telesis AT-MC103SC/FSx Installation Manual

Network Topologies

The AT-MC100 Series Media Converters can be used in two different types of
topologies: standalone and back-to-back. Both topologies are described below.

Standalone Topology

Figure 3 illustrates a standalone topology where two AT-8224XL switches
have been interconnected with an AT-MC102XL media converter.
AT-8224XL
10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
SWITCH
FAST ETHERNET
Cable Legend
100 Mbps
100 Mbps (Fiber)
100 m (328 ft)
STATUS
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
PORT ACTIVITY
X
10BASE-T / 100BASE-T
2 km (1.2 mi)
Figure 3 Standalone Topology
AT-MC100 Series Installation Guide
AT-MC102XL
TX RX
100Base-FX 100Base-TX
M/L ON
A/N ON
LNK
LNK TST
ACT A/N OFF
MC102XL FAST ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER
PORT ACTIVITY
X
10BASE-T / 100BASE-T
10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
AT-8224XL with an AT-A17
Expansion Module
FDX
MDI
LNK
PWR
MDI-X ACT M/L ON
STATUS
RS-232
TERMINAL PORT
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