Installing the Bridging Converter
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Planning the Installation
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of
your bridging converter.
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The end-node connected to the 100Base-FX fiber optic port must be
able to operate at 100 Mbps.
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The end-node connected to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX twisted pair
port can operate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
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The twisted pair cabling must be kept away from sources of electrical
noise, such as radios, transmitters, power lines, broadband amplifiers,
electrical motor, and fluorescent fixtures.
Refer to Table 3 for the cabling specifications for the twisted pair port.
Table 3
10Base-T/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Cabling Specifications
Operating Mode
Cable Type
Maximum Operating
Distance
10Base-T
Shielded or unshielded Category 3 or better
100 m (328 ft)
100Base-TX
Shielded or unshielded Category 5 or better
100 m (328 ft)
