Longshine LCS-C842MC User Manual

10/100base-tx to 100base-fx converter

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10/100Base
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100Base-FX Switching Converter
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 10/100Base 100Base-FX Switching Converter User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Fcc Warning

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Table of Contents Introduction Product Overview ......... Features ......... Specifications ......... Package Contents ......... Installation MDI / MDI-X Connection ...... Switch Setting ......... Network Setup With Converter .... Guide LED Indicators ......... Link Fault Signaling ...... Loopback Test .........
  • Page 4: Features

    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 •...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Specifications Standard: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX/FX Fast Ethernet) Connector: 1x duplex fiber optic connector ; ST / SC / MTRJ / WDM single fiber types 1x UTP 100/120ohm; RJ-45 type Max. Distance: UTP: 100m Cat 3/4/5 Fiber Optic:...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter Dimensions: 135.5x 86x 29 mm (LxWxH) Switches for: DIP 1 - Auto-negotiation DIP 2 - Copper port duplex mode DIP 3 - Copper port data bit rate DIP 4 - Fiber port duplex mode DIP 5 - Link Fault Signaling (LFS) DIP 6 - Local Loop Back (LL BK) DIP 7 - Remote Loop Back (RLBK) Package Contents...
  • Page 7: Installation

    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.
  • Page 8: Switch Setting

    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 –...
  • Page 9: Network Setup With Converter

    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.
  • Page 10: Loopback Test

    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...
  • Page 11: Guide Led Indicators

    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...
  • Page 12: Link Fault Signaling

    10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter • A 10/100 Switch and workstation (WS) Example: ßà ßà ßà switch CONVERTER CONVERTER - 10 -...
  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    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:...
  • Page 14: A - Internal Power Supply

    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)
  • Page 15: B - Converter Mounting

    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.
  • Page 16: C - Cables

    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...
  • Page 17: D - About Rj-45 Cables

    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.
  • Page 18 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...

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