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This OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter can be monitored and configured through management via SNMP and Web-based. This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter. The Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter introduced here provides one channel media...
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Introduction The OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter provides one channel for media conversion between 10/100/1000BaseTX to 100Base or 1000Base dual rate fiber interface. Product Overview Product Features • Complies with IEEE802.3 10BaseT, IEEE802.3u 100BaseTX/FX, IEEE802.3ab 1000BaseT, and IEEE802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter • The Media Converter • User’s Manual • AC to DC Power Adaptor User’s Manual...
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter One-Channel Media Converter Ports This converter provides one TX port and one dual rate 100BaseFX/BX or 1000BaseSX/LX/BX fiber interface. For the dual rate 100BaseFX/BX or 1000BaseSX/LX/BX fiber interface, it provides options of multi-mode/single-mode or WDM multi-mode/single-mode fiber.
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Reset Button The reset button is used to reset the web-interface IP or device settings. Reset the device: Insert a paper clip or a similar object into the reset hole to press the reset button.
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the Converter. Selecting a Site for the Equipment As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter <NOTE> Never insert any converter into the chassis directly without using the supplied carriers. The carriers allow secure and consistent placement of the converters into the chassis’ backplane without causing any damage. User’s Manual...
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter System Configuration This chapter provides network managers and system administrators with information about how to configure the OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter via the Web Browser. Logging on to the Media Converter...
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Local Setting IP Configuration • DHCP Client: Click “DHCP Client” drop-down menu to choose “Disable” or “Enable” from the “DHCP Client” drop-down list to disable or enable DHCP Client setting for the media converter. You need to set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway by self if DHCP Client is disabled.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Password Setting • Login Name: The factory default login name “admin” can’t be changed. • Old Password: Click in “Old Password” text box and type the old password. You must type the old password into this field if you want to set a new password.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Converter Configuration • Jumbo Frame (9K): The media converter could pass the max 9KB packet if enable this function. • Link Transparent: If the Link Transparent (Link Fault Signaling) is enabled, the Link Loss Carry Forward will be active.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter queue to guarantee bandwidth when Management Packet High Priority is enabled. Media converter will enable QoS and four queues and set queue 3 as strict priority if enable this function. All management packets such as 802.3ah OAM and SNMP packets will be in...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Port Configuration • Mode: Click “Mode” drop-down menu to choose “Auto Speed”, “1000 Full”, “100 Full”, “100 Half”, “10 Full”, “10 Half” from the “Mode” drop-down list for TP port. And click “Mode” drop-down menu to choose “Auto Speed”, “1000 Full”, “100 Full”...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter automatically if the ingress rate limit is not divided by 64, for example 65. • Egress Rate Limit (kbps): Click “Egress Rate Limit” drop- down menu to choose the egress rate limit from the “Egress Rate Limit”...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter MIB Counter This page shows local device’s MIB counters. • Clear: All MIB counters will be cleared to zero if click “Clear” button. • Refresh: Click “Refresh” button to show the current MIB counters again.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter SNMP Configuration • SNMP Ability: Click “SNMP Ability” drop-down menu to choose “Disable” or “Enable” from the “SNMP Ability” drop-down list to disable or enable SNMP functions. • Trap Mode: Click “Trap Mode” drop-down menu to choose “Disable”...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter SNMP Community Setting This media converter supports up to 5 SNMP Read/Write Communities. SNMP Read Community: • Add Read Community: Click in “Add Read Community” text box and type a read community name.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter • Clear Write All: Click “Clear Write All” button to clear all write community names. • Apply: Click “Apply” button when you finished SNMP Community Setting. User’s Manual...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter VLAN VLAN Group: • VLAN Mode: Click “VLAN Mode” drop-down menu to choose “Disable” or “Enable” from the “VLAN Mode” drop-down list to disable or enable 802.1Q VLAN Group. User could set 16 VLAN entries if enable 802.1Q VLAN Group functions.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter • Egress Link Type: Replace Tag: The media converter will remove VLAN tags from packets then add new tags to them. The inserted tag is the ingress port’s “Default tag”, which is indexed by port “Port based VLAN index”. This is a replacement processing for tagged packets and an insertion for untagged packets.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Don’t Touch Tag: Do not insert or remove VLAN tags to/from packet which is output on this port. • Port VLAN Entry: Select Port based VLAN index. The number means VLAN table entry index, not VID.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Q-in-Q • Q in Q Enable: Click “Q in Q Enable” drop-down menu to choose “Disable” or “Enable” from the “Q in Q Enable” drop-down list to disable or enable Q in Q function.
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Remote Setting 802.3ah Functions 802.3ah Configuration: • 802.3ah Function: Choose “Disable” or “Enable” to disable or enable 802.3ah function. • 802.3ah Mode: Choose “Passive” or “Active” to set passive or active 802.3ah mode.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Loopback Test: • Send Packet Number (1~255): Click in “Send Packet Number” text box and type packet number to be sent. • Packet Length (Not include CRC) (60~1514): Click in “Packet Length” text box and type packet length.
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Tools System Reboot • OK: Click “OK” button to restart the media converter. • OK: Click “Cancel” button to cancel the media converter restarting. User’s Manual...
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Save and Restore • SaveToFlash: Click “SaveToFlash” button to save all current configurations to media converter as backup. • LoadFromFlash: Click “LoadFromFlash” button to restore to previous backup configuration. The Web Interface may be disconnected for restoration.
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Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Firmware Upgrade • Browse: Click “Browse” button to select the location and file of the new firmware image file on your computer. • Upgrade: Click “Upgrade” button. The new firmware image file will be burned into the flash. Reset the media converter to use the new firmware.
Signamax OAM Managed Dual Rate Media Converter Logout • OK: Click “OK” button to logout of the media converter. • OK: Click “Cancel” button to cancel the media converter logout. User’s Manual...
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