10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules.
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Features • Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port • Link Fault Signaling (LFS) • Store-and -forward at full wire speed • Auto-negotiation, N -Way support • Half/Full-duplex mode selection • Remote and local loopback Test via DIP switch •...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Installation To install your converter, please see the following procedures: • MDI / MDI-X Connection • Switch Settings • Network Setup With Converter MDI / MDI-X Connection The auto-MDI function alleviates the worry of cable type configuration when connecting the converter to a 10/100Base-TX device.
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Switch Setting DIP 1 – Enables / disables auto-negotiation DIP 2 – Copper port (RJ45) duplex mode: full or half –duplex DIP 3 – Copper port (RJ45) data bit rate: 10Mbps or 100Mbps DIP 4 – Fiber port duplex mode: full-duplex or half-duplex DIP 5 –...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Link Fault Signaling (LFS) The LFS LED will immediately light to indicate when a cable has been severed or when some other cause of disruption in service has occurred. To fully appreciate the benefits of LFS, Four converters can be used to build a primary and a secondary link.
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Loopback Test This converter features dip switches to activate local and remote loopback test functions. Use local loop back to check if the copper segment is connected properly, and use remote loop back to check if the fiber segment is connected properly. Please see Diagram below: Dip Switch 6 enables local loop back function...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Network Setup With Converter To effectively expanding a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to-back as illustrated. LED Indicators • Two LAN Switch workgroups Example: ßà ßà ßà switch CONVERTER CONVERTER switch • A 10/100 Switch and a network’s server Example: ßà...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter LED Indicators This converter has LED indicators located at the front of the device. The LEDs have been designed to give easy at-a-glance network status, and provides ‘real-time’ connectivity information. Please see below for an interpretation of their functions: Unit LEDs: PWR: Red light - indicates normal power Port LEDs: FDX:...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Appendix A Internal Power Supply Models Rear View of Converter with AC Power Supply Power: 90 - 240V AC (Optional 12V Adapter) Dimensions: 109 x 174 x 44.3 mm (LxWxH) Rear View of Converter with DC Power Supply Power: -48V DC (Optional 12V Adapter) Dimensions: 109 x 174 x 44.3 mm (LxWxH)
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Appendix B Converter Mounting This converter can be placed in any location that will make its installation convenient. If you place the converter on a horizontal surface or on top of existing networking equipment, please affix the four rubber pads included in the package.
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Appendix C Cables The following are some recommendations as to what you should and should not do when installing cables. Remember - cables are the deciding factor in network performance. Try to Try not to maintain allow the a bend cable to...
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Introduction Product Overview The Enhanced 10/100 to 100Base-FX Switching Converter is designed for large workgroups who demand higher speed and wider bandwidth. This converter allows migration and expansion from a copper-based Ethernet to a fiber optic Fast Ethernet. It features automatic MDI detection setting.
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10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Appendix D About RJ-45 Cables When connecting your network devices, use standard Category 3 eight-way cables for 10Base-T configurations and Category 5 cable for 100Base-TX. The pin assignments are as follows: Pin 1 Pair 2 White/Orange Pin 2 Pair 2 Orange/White...