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10BASE-T TO THINNET MEDIA CONVERTER
2. Introduction
2.1 Description
The 10BASE-T to ThinNet Media Converter connects
UTP-based Ethernet to coaxial-based Ethernet. The
converter is completely transparent to the network, so
the network performs exactly the way it did before;
however, now it can connect to both UTP and coaxial
cable. It complies with 802.3 10BASE-T/10BASE2
standards.
Connecting the converter to coaxial segments can
extend distances up to a maximum of 606.8 ft. (185 m)
beyond the converter for a total segment length of 934.8
ft. (285 m). The converter can be connected to an
additional fiber converter for even longer distances.
An MDI/MDI-X button allows the media converter to
connect directly to a workstation, switch, or hub using
either crossover or straight-through cable.
Figure 2-1 shows the media converter.
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