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- Page 1 LB200A-R4 Multi-Rate Ethernet Extender Provides high-speed LAN connections between peered Ethernet LANs, remote PCs, or any other network-enabled 10/100BASE-T device. Operates in pairs: local and remote units.
- Page 2 Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual Summary Table of Contents About This Guide ..........................7 General information ........................11 Installation ............................13 Configuration..........................17 Operation ............................21 Compliance Information ......................23 Specifications ..........................25 Interface Pin Assignment ......................27 Line Rate & Reach Chart ......................29 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
General information ........................11 Description ............................12 Installation ............................13 Connecting the Line Interface ......................14 Connecting the Line Interface for LB200A-R4 ................. 15 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface................15 Connecting Power..........................16 Configuration..........................17 Accessing the DIP Switches ......................18 Configuring DIP Switch S1....................... - Page 4 Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual Line Rate & Reach Chart ......................29 Line Rate & Reach Chart Based on 24 AWG (0.5 mm) ..............30 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 4...
- Page 5 LB200A-R410/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pin-out..............15 Removing protective cover ......................18 DIP switch orientation ........................18 LB200A-R4 front panel ........................22 LB200A-R410/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pin-out..............28 LB200A-R4 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Line Interface Connector Pin-out ..........28 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5...
- Page 6 Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual List of Tables S1 Summary ........................... 19 Local/Remote Unit Configuration ....................19 Symmetric/Asymmetric Selection Chart ..................19 Signal to Noise Ratio ........................20 Front panel LED description ......................22 Line Rate & Reach Chart Using Twisted-Pair (Long Range) ............30 Line Rate &...
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Page 7: About This Guide
LB200A-R4 D. on page 29 For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the Black Box LB200A-R4. PRECAUTIONS Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become aware of potential Router modem problems. - Page 8 Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage caused by electric shock. CAUTION The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a poten- tial safety hazard.
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Page 9: Safety When Working With Electricity
About This Guide SAFETY WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY • This device contains no user serviceable parts. This device can only be repaired by qualified service person- nel. WARNING • Do not open the device when the power cord is con- nected. - Page 10 Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual This device is NOT intended nor approved for connection to the PSTN. It is intended only for connection to customer premise equipment. WARNING Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic printed cir-...
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Page 11: General Information
2. GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter contents General information.......................... 11 Features ............................12 Description ............................12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11... -
Page 12: Description
LANs, remote PCs, or any other network-enabled 10/100Base-T device. Operating in pairs, one LB200A-R4 is configured as the (L) Local unit located at one end of the LAN exten- sion and the other LB200A-R4 is configured as the (R) Remote unit at the other end. The LB200A-R4 is configured as an L or R via the switch on the bottom of the unit. -
Page 13: Installation
3. INSTALLATION Chapter Contents Installation ............................13 Planning the Installation ........................14 Connecting the Line Interface ......................14 Connecting the Line Interface for LB200A-R4 ................. 15 Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet Interface................15 Connecting Power..........................16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13... -
Page 14: Connecting The Line Interface
Follow the steps below to connect the LB200A-R4 interfaces. The LB200A-R4 units work in pairs. One of the units must be configured as a (L) Local unit, Note and the other unit must be configured as a (R) Remote unit. -
Page 15: Connecting The Line Interface For Lb200A-R4
2. The LB200A-R4 is equipped with an RJ-45 interface jack (Figure The RJ-45 connector on the LB200A-R4’s twisted pair interface is polarity insensitive and is wired for a two- wire interface. The signal/pin relationship is shown in Figure... -
Page 16: Connecting Power
The LB200A-R4 does not have a power switch, so it powers up as soon as it is plugged in. An external AC or DC power supply is available separately. This connection is made via the barrel jack on the rear panel of the LB200A-R4. -
Page 17: Configuration
4. CONFIGURATION Chapter contents Configuration............................ 17 Introduction ............................. 18 Accessing the DIP Switches ......................18 Configuring DIP Switch S1....................... 19 Switch S1-1: Local/Remote Configuration ..................19 Switches S1-2 and S1-3: Symmetric/Asymmetric Operation ............19 Switch S1-5: General Protection (Signal to Noise Ratio) ..............20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 17... -
Page 18: Accessing The Dip Switches
Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual 4.1 INTRODUCTION The LB200A-R4 has eight DIP switches (S1) for configuring the unit for a wide variety of applications. This section describes switch locations and explains the different configurations. 4.2 ACCESSING THE DIP SWITCHES Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, remove the protective cover located on the underside of the LB200A-... -
Page 19: Configuring Dip Switch S1
Configuration 4.3 CONFIGURING DIP SWITCH S1 DIP switch S1 is where you configure the Line interface. The following tables describe the configuration for the LB200A-R4. Table 1. S1 Summary Position Description S1-1 Local/Remote Configuration S1-2 Line Rate/Symmetry S1-3 Line Rate/Symmetry... -
Page 20: Switch S1-5: General Protection (Signal To Noise Ratio)
Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual Switch S1-5: General Protection (Signal to Noise Ratio) Use switch S1-5 to configure line noise protection. Table 4. Signal to Noise Ratio S1-5 Setting • 6dB: Original line noise protection with 6dB SNR • 9dB: Better line noise protection with SNR up to 9dB 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 21: Operation
5. OPERATION Chapter contents Operation ............................21 Introduction ............................. 22 Front Panel LED Status Monitors..................... 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21... -
Page 22: Front Panel Led Status Monitors
5.2 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORS The LB200A-R4 features six front panel LEDs that monitor power, the Ethernet signals, the Line connec- tion, and the remote/local setting. shows the front panel location of each LED. -
Page 23: Compliance Information
A. Compliance Information Chapter contents Compliance Information ..........................23 Regulatory Information ........................24 EMC Directive ..........................24 Low-Voltage Directive (Safety) ......................24 PSTN ............................... 24 Radio and TV Interference (FCC Part 15) ..................24 CE Declaration of Conformity ......................24 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 23... -
Page 24: Regulatory Information
Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual A.1 REGULATORY INFORMATION EMC DIRECTIVE • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022, Class A • EN55024 • EN50581 LOW-VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (SAFETY) • IEC/EN60950-1, 2nd Edition • UL60950-1/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 PSTN • This device is not intended nor approved for connection to the PSTN A.2 RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE (FCC PART 15) -
Page 25: Specifications
B. Specifications Chapter contents Specifications ..........................25 LAN Connectors ..........................26 Transmission Line ........................... 26 LED Status Indicators ........................26 Power Supply ..........................26 External AC option .......................... 26 Physical ............................26 Operating Temperature Range ....................... 26 Humidity ............................26 Dimensions ............................. -
Page 26: Line Connector
Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual B.1 LINE CONNECTOR • RJ-45 B.2 LAN CONNECTORS • 2 RJ-45, 10/100Base-T, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet B.3 TRANSMISSION LINE • Two-wire unconditioned twisted pair B.4 LED STATUS INDICATORS • Power (Green) • Line (Green) • Local (Green) •... -
Page 27: Interface Pin Assignment
C. Interface Pin Assignment Chapter contents Interface Pin Assignment ......................27 10/100Base-T Interface ........................28 RJ-45 ............................... 28 Line Interface ..........................28 RJ-45 ............................... 28 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 27... -
Page 28: 10/100Base-T Interface
C.2 LINE INTERFACE RJ-45 1 (no connection) 2 (no connection) 3 (no connection) 4 (RING) 5 (TIP) 6 (no connection) 7 (no connection) 8 (no connection) Figure 9. LB200A-R4 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Line Interface Connector Pin-out 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 28... - Page 29 D. Line Rate & Reach Chart Chapter contents Line Rate & Reach Chart ........................ 29 Line Rate & Reach Chart Based on 24 AWG (0.5 mm) ..............30 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 29...
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Page 30: Line Rate & Reach Chart Using Twisted-Pair (Long Range)
Black Box LB200A-R4 User Manual D.1 LINE RATE & REACH CHART BASED ON 24 AWG (0.5 MM) Table 6. Line Rate & Reach Chart Using Twisted-Pair (Long Range) Distance in Feet Mbps Mode (Long Range) m/km 250 ft 76 m...
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