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MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A 100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX Fiber SC Media Converters User’s Guide Version 1.0 10 / 2006...
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ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
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Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASS 1 PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11.
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Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord. Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution. If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
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ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
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The MC100FX-SC2/30-A media converter allows seamless integration between a (Fast) Ethernet network using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cabling and a fiber network. The MC100FX-SC2-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 2km.
Key Features Each media converter has the following key features: • Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port • Link Fault Signaling • Store-and-forward at full-wire speed • Auto-negotiation, NWay support • Half / Full duplex mode selection • Remote and local Loop-back Testing via DIP switch •...
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide Chapter 2 Applications To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to-back as illustrated. Application Diagram I In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased capacity for each user (node) on the local area network. Switch ↔...
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MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide Multi-mode 2Km Single Mode 30Km...
Do not place heavy objects on the media converter. Front Panel The front panel consists of an RJ-45 port for 100 Mbps UTP connections, LED indicators, and a built-in fiber transceiver with SC connector. MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A...
100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half- and full-duplex transfer modes. This port also offers automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection that gives the device true "plug-n-play" capability – just plug the network cable into the port and the port will adjust according to the end-node device automatically.
The rear panel contains a power port, a power LED, and DIP Switches. Connect the included power adapter (12V DC voltage with minimum 0.8A current) to the port labeled 12VDC 800mA and connect the power adaptor to a power supply (outlet). MC100FX-SC2-A MC100FX-SC30-A...
Make sure that the cables are connected properly before getting started. Conduct either the local or remote test, not both at the same time. Follow the steps below to perform the diagnostic tests. Local Loop-back Test Condition set-up – for an accurate result, be sure to set the DIP switches according to the table below: DIP Switches Converter A...
Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given. Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following: Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (between 1 and 1000). Click on the START button. The program will send a testing message that will loop in the fiber segment, it will then display a pass/fail result.
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Note: If you experience the following problems, please check if the NWay switch is properly set: The LNK (link) LED is not lit and the connection cannot be established The LNK LED is lit and the connection is good, but cannot transmit or receive data MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide...
Use the LEDs to identify possible problems and then take corrective action. PROBLEM The PWR LED Make sure you are using the supplied power adaptor and that it is plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check that the power is off source is turned on.
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Check that the distance between them does not (Fiber) LED is off exceed limits for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A). Check for faulty cables. Check what duplex mode the remote device supports and then set DIP switch 2 (FD for full-duplex and HD for half-duplex).
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