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- Page 1 MC100FX-SC2 MC100FX-SC30 100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX Fiber SC Media Converters User’s Guide Version 1.0 11/2004...
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Page 2: Copyright
ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by 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. -
Page 3: Zyxel Limited Warranty
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re- manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide The MC100FX-SC2 and MC100FX-SC30 may be referred to as the MC100 or media converter or device in this manual. ZyXEL Web Site The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support documentation and an online glossary of networking terms. -
Page 6: Customer Support
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA GERMANY Tel: +886-3-578-3942 Tel: +1-800-255-4101 Tel: +49 2405 6909 0 Fax: +886-3-578-2439 Tel: +1-714-632-0882 Fax: +49 2405 6909 99 Email: sales@zyxel.com.tw Fax: +1-714-632-0858 Email: sales@zyxel.de... -
Page 7: Introduction
(Fast) Ethernet network using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cabling and a fiber network. The MC100FX-SC2 media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 2km. -
Page 8: Key Features
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide Use the LEDs to quickly check status and the DIP switches to set transmission settings and “link loss forwarding”. Key Features Each media converter has the following key features: Converts speed and media type Built-in fiber transceiver module with SC connector... -
Page 9: Applications
Mbps Ethernet switch and “C” is a layer-3 switch with 100Mbps fiber module. MC100FX-SC2 MMF Applications Use MC100FX-SC2 media converter for multimode fiber connections for distances of up to 2km. MC100FX-SC30 SMF Application Use the MC100FX-SC30 media converter for single mode fiber... -
Page 10: Hardware
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide 30Km Hardware The media converter can be placed on a desktop. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device. Do not place heavy objects on the media converter. Front Panel... -
Page 11: Led Indicators
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide 100Base-TX Port Connect an Ethernet cable from a switch to this port. This port is auto- negotiating and auto-crossover. An auto-negotiating port can detect and adjust to the optimum Ethernet speed (10/100Mbps) and duplex mode (full duplex or half duplex) of the connected device. - Page 12 MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide STATUS DESCRIPTION LNK/ACT Green The media converter fiber link is up. (Fiber) Blinking The media converter is transmitting or receiving on the fiber link. The media converter fiber link is down. FDX/COL Orange The fiber port is operating in full-duplex mode.
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Page 13: Dip Switches
Fiber Transceiver The MC100FX-SC2 comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver with SC connector that can be used for connections of up to 2km. The MC100FX-SC30 comes with a built-in single mode fiber transceiver with SC connector that can be used for connections of up to 30km. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide Use DIP switch 2 to change the default fiber connection settings. Rear Panel The rear panel contains a power port. Connect the included power adapter (9V DC voltage with minimum 0.7A current) to the port labeled 9VDC and connect the power adaptor to a power supply (outlet). - Page 15 MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide ITEM SPECIFICATION LEDs PWR, 100, 2 LNK/ACT, 2 FDX/COL Power External adapter: 9V DC at minimum 0.7A Dimensions 119 x 85 x 26 Millimeters 4.68504 x 3.34646 x 1.02362 Inches Safety UL, cUL Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 45...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to identify possible problems and then take corrective action. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED Make sure you are using the supplied power adaptor is off and that it is plugged in to an appropriate power source. - Page 17 MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The FDX/COL The RJ-45 port is operating in half-duplex mode or the (Ethernet) LED Ethernet link is down. See above for possible causes is off and remedies. The LNK/ACT Check the fiber cable connection between the media (Fiber) LED is converter and the remote device.