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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class-A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules These standards are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
these devices are operated in a commercial environment.
These devices generate, use, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to
radio communications unless installed in accordance with
this User’s Guide. Operation of these devices in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
which will make the user responsible for the appropriate
remedial action at his / her own expense.
CE Mark Warning
These are Class A products. In a domestic environment
these products may cause radio interference in which case
the user will need to consider adequate preventative
methods.
1. Checklist
The MCT-100 carton should contain following items:
- MCT-100 Converter
- AC-DC Power Adapter
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any
items are missing or damaged.
2. Overview
Connection Technology Systems (CTS) MCT-100 series
media converter are the Ethernet 10/100Base-T to
100Base-X media converter. The MCT-100 series media
converter converts traditional twisted-pair RJ-45 cable into
various fiber media including multi-mode, single-mode,
SC/ST/MR connector, or bi-directional wdm and extends
transmission distance for the deployment to the household,
apartment or campus.
Major Features:
- Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
- 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Converter
- Store & Forward Switching Mechanism
- MDI/MDI-X Auto-Crossover supported
- Auto-Negotiation or Manual mode setting of Speed
& Duplex mode
- Link Alarm function
3. Installation
The installation procedure is simple and straightforward.
- Attach fiber cable from the MCT-100 to the fiber
network.
- Attach a UTP cable from the 10/100Base-TX
network to the RJ-45 port on the MCT-100.
- Connect the power adapter to the MCT-100 and
check that the PWR/STA lights up. The TP Link and
F/O LED will light when all the cable connections are
satisfactory.
Figure 1. Dual fiber Front Panel
Figure 2. WDM & SFP Front Panel
Figure 3. Rear Panel
Figure 4. Side Panel
4. LED Description
LED
Color
Function
PWR/STA Green Lit when power is available.
TP
Green
Lit when TP cable connection with
remote device is good.
Blink when TP traffic is present.
F/O
Green
Lit when Fiber cable connection at
100M with remote device is good.
Blink when F/O traffic is present.
FDX
Green
Lit when TP works in Full-Duplex.
Not-Lit when TP works in Half-Duplex.
SPD
Off
Lit when TP works in 10M.
Green Lit when TP works in 100M.
