Connectivity
Note
Wiring Configuration
Rules
Table 1 shows the various models of manageable AT-3600 Series Repeaters.
You can mix any combination of model types in a department concentrator
chassis for maximum flexibility.
Table 1: Manageable AT-3600 Series Repeater Models
Model Number
Port Count
AT-3606F
AT-3606F/SMA
AT-3608
AT-3612T
12
AT-3612TR
12
AT-3624T
24
AT-3624TR
24
References in this manual to SMA and SM are interchangeable, both being
acronyms for Sub Miniature Assembly.
For descriptions of individual model types, including faceplate design,
connection type and LED displays, see CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/
Repeaters Installation Manual .
Depending on the medium you choose, there are certain wiring practices you
should follow to ensure the reliability of communication throughout the
network. The AT-3600 Series complies with IEEE standards for 802.3
Carrier-Sense Multiple-Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
Ethernet; you should refer to these standards when implementing your
network. Some important guidelines for ensuring integrity in network wiring
appear in CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Installation Manual .
Media/Connector Type
6
Fiber Optic (FOIRL, 10BASE-FL)
with Straight Tip (ST) Connectors
6
Fiber Optic (FOIRL, 10BASE-FL)
with Sub Miniature Assembly (SMA) connectors
8
Thinnet (10BASE2)
with Bayonet Nut Couple (BNC) connectors
UTP (10BASE-T)
with Telco 50-pin (RJ21) connector
UTP (10BASE-T)
with RJ45 connectors
UTP (10BASE-T)
with 2 Telco 50-pin (RJ21) connectors
UTP (10BASE-T)
with RJ45 connectors
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters
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