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Page 1: ...D Link DFE 855 100BASE TX to 100BASE FX Fast Ethernet Converter Manual Building Networks for People RECYCLABLE November 2004 P N 6DFE855 04 ...
Page 2: ...nd if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio inter...
Page 3: ...UCTION 1 NETWORK CABLES SUPPORTED 1 FEATURES 2 LED INDICATORS 3 INSTALLATION 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 CONNECTIONS AND TRANSMISSION DISTANCE 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 RJ 45 PIN SPECIFICATIONS 8 WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION USA ONLY 14 Registration Information 18 INTERNATIONAL OFFICES 19 ...
Page 4: ...nication mode Appendix A Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the DFE 855 Appendix B RJ 45 Pin Specifications The RJ 45 pin specifications of the DFE 855 Intended Readers The DFE 855 manual contains information for setup and management of the DFE 855 Converter This manual is intended for network managers familiar with network management concepts and terminology Notes Notices an...
Page 5: ...the equipment observe the following precautions Observe and follow service markings Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to an electrical shock Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments Unplug the product from ...
Page 6: ...ource required consult your service provider or local power company To help avoid damaging your system be sure the voltage selection Switch if provided on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location 115 volts V 60 hertz Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in wester...
Page 7: ...ully route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Do not modify power cables or plugs Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications Always follow your local national wiring rules When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power supplies if offered with your system observe the following guidelines ...
Page 8: ...he rack extended to the floor and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack Always load the rack from the bottom up and load the heaviest item in the rack first Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack Use caution when...
Page 9: ...a qualified electrical inspector An energy hazard will exist if the safety ground cable is omitted or disconnected Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system To prevent static damage discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components such as the microprocessor You can do so by periodically...
Page 10: ...FE 855 Fast Ethernet Converter vii antistatic container or packaging Handle all sensitive components in a static safe area If possible use antistatic floor pads workbench pads and an antistatic grounding strap ...
Page 11: ...tween a 100BASE TX segment and a 100BASE FX segment and supports both full duplex and half duplex operation The DFE 855 converter supports transmission distances of up to 2 kilometers in full duplex mode please refer to the section entitled Connections and Communication Mode Diagnostic LEDs on the DFE 855 provide indication of power linkage and data reception Figure 1 1 NOTICE The DFE 855 100Base ...
Page 12: ...following features Conforms to the IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX and 100BASE FX standards 100 Mbps data transfer rate Auto detection half full duplex mode Supports transmission distances of up to 2 km full duplex One fiber optic SC connector and one RJ 45 connector Refer to Appendix B RJ 45 Pin Specifications LED indicators allow for visual verification of power linkage and data received Operating temper...
Page 13: ...X Link Rx Indicator green Steady green indicates that a valid link exists Flashing green indicates that the converter is receiving data from the RJ 45 connector FX Link Rx Indicator green Steady green indicates that a valid link exists Flashing green indicates that the converter is receiving data from the Fiber Optic connector ...
Page 14: ...dapter This manual If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your local D Link reseller for replacement Connections and Transmission Distance The figure below shows the basic connection scheme for the DFE 855 Twisted pair cable 100 meter max Fiber optic cable 2000 meter max 100BASE FX port 100BASE TX port Device B Device A Figure 2 1 A network device a server workstation router switch...
Page 15: ... a cable of up to 2 000 meters long on the 100BASE FX side In the following figure device B has a fiber optic port X meters Y meters Max distance Max distance Device A Device B DFE 855 Figure 2 2 Mode Device A Device B X Y Full duplex DTE DTE 100m 2000m Half duplex DTE DTE X 100 X Y 300 Half duplex Class I Hub DTE X 100 X Y 75 Half duplex Class II Hub DTE X 100 X Y 118 Table 2 1 In the following f...
Page 16: ...6 Note DTE Data Terminal Equipment Workstation switch router or terminal device ...
Page 17: ...5 50 125 µm Multimode fiber cable Number of Ports One 1 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet port One 1 100BASE FX Fase Ethernet port Physical and Environmental DC Inputs DC 5V 1A Power Adapter Power Consumption 3 5 watts maximum Operating Temperature 32 F 104F 0 C 40 ºC Storage Temperature 14 F 158 F 10 C 70 C Humidity 5 95 RH non condensing Dimensions 4 53 in x 2 44 in x 0 89 in 115 mm x 62 mm x 22 5 mm Wei...
Page 18: ...d table show the standard RJ 45 connector and their pin assignments The standard RJ 45 connector RJ 45 Connector pin assignment Contact Media Direct Interface Signal 1 TX transmit 2 TX transmit 3 RX receive 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 RX receive 7 Not used 8 Not used ...
Page 19: ...9 Pinout descriptions for straight through and crossover cables are shown in the following figures ...
Page 20: ...en nicht abgedeckt werden 8 Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte 9 Die Netzanschlußsteckdose muß aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit einen Schutzleiterkontakt haben 10 Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so daß niemand darüber fallen kann Es sollete auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden 11 Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Geräten befinden sind zu beacht...
Page 21: ...IED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE D LINK NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF D LINK S PRODUCTS D LINK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOS...
Page 22: ...warranty period When D Link provides replacement then the defective product becomes the property of D Link Warranty service may be obtained by contacting a D Link office within the applicable warranty period and requesting a Return Material Authorization RMA number If a Registration Card for the product in question has not been returned to D Link then a proof of purchase such as a copy of the date...
Page 23: ...suant to this warranty but shall not apply to any update or replacement which may be provided for download via the Internet or to any update which may otherwise be provided free of charge D Link s sole obligation under this software warranty shall be to replace any defective software product with product which substantially conforms to D Link s applicable product documentation Purchaser assumes re...
Page 24: ... discretion Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects...
Page 25: ...ibed herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written des...
Page 26: ...R THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY 90 DAYS EXCEPT AS EX...
Page 27: ...roduct In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa...
Page 28: ...EGISTRATION Register online your D Link product at http support dlink com register Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights 18 ...
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Page 30: ..._____ Answers to the following questions help us to support your product 1 Where and how will the product primarily be used Home Office Travel Company Business Home Business Personal Use 2 How many employees work at installation site 1 employee 2 9 10 49 50 99 100 499 500 999 1000 or more 3 What network protocol s does your organization use XNS IPX TCP IP DECnet Others_____________________________...
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