Unit Installation
NetVanta 1235P Hardware Installation Guide
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Instructions for Installing the ActivReach Media Converter
Step
Action
1
On the Media Converter, set the sliding switch labeled
PoE
to
ON
to provide PoE to the
downstream device or
OFF
to terminate the PoE from the NetVanta 1235P.
2
Ensure that the plugs on each end of the network cables have the two center pins connected.
The center pins are used to transmit ActivReach PoE from the NetVanta 1235P to the
Media Converter.
3
Insert the network cable into an appropriate connector on the front panel of the NetVanta
1235P switch.
4
Insert the other end of the network cable into the connector on the Media Converter labeled
TO
NETWORK
.
5
Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on the Media Converter labeled
TO
DEVICE
.
6
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the downstream device.
7
If the Media Converter is to be wall mounted, install two screw anchors suitable for the type of
wall on which you are mounting the unit. The anchors should be horizontally level with each
other and spaced 2.5 inches apart on center.
8
Install two #6 PAN-head screws (1-inch or greater in length) into the anchors, leaving
approximately 0.25 inch of the screws protruding from the wall.
9
Slide the keyed insets on the bottom of the unit securely onto the screws.
Table 2. NetVanta ActivReach Media Converter LED Descriptions
LED
Color
Indication
PWR
Off
The unit is not receiving power.
Green (solid)
The unit is receiving power.
LNK
Off
No link is detected.
Amber (solid)
A link is detected but there is no activity.
Amber (flashing)
A link is detected and there is activity.
SPD
Off
The unit is communicating at 10 Mbps.
Green (solid)
The unit is communicating at 100 Mbps.
