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Installing the Hardware
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Connecting the Network Cables
To connect a network cable to the adapter, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare a fiber optic cable according to the specifications in Table 2.
Warning
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage
.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ethernet network
port or fiber optic port.
Note
After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter port
LEDs should be functional. See Table 1 on page 20 for a description
of adapter port LED operation. For driver installation and
configuration instructions, refer to the software configuration for a
specific driver.
Table 2. 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Cable Specifications
Port Type Connector Media
Maximum
Distance
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic 50 µm
multimode 2000 meters
(6561.68 feet)
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic 62.5 µm
multimode 2000 meters
(6561.68 feet)