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Configuring the McBasic 10/100
The McBasic 10/100 features an 8-position DIP
Switch for configuring the unit. This switch is
accessed through a cut-out in the bottom of
the unit. After configuring the switch, power
down the unit and then power up again for the
DIP Switch changes to take effect.
The following table provides simplified definitions of the function of each switch.
Refer to the following sections for more detail.
Feature
Switch
Function
Default
LFD
S5
Link fault detection available in force
mode only (S7 is ON)
OFF
PNP (AN)
S6
Plug-N-Play available when force mode
is disabled (S7 is OFF)
ON
Force
S7
Force mode forces the module to
operate at 10 or 100 Mbps as
determined by S8
OFF
10/100
S8
When ON, operates at 10 Mbps.
When OFF, operates at 100 Mbps.
Available when force mode is enabled
(S7 is ON)
OFF
DIP Switches S1-S4 are factory configured—DO NOT CHANGE
Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Switch
The McBasic 10/100 has a Crossover/Pass-Through push-button switch, located on
the faceplate next to the RJ-45 connector, for setting the twisted pair connection
type.
Select a Pass-Through connection by pressing the push-button IN. A Crossover
connection is selected when the push-button is OUT. If not sure which connection is
needed, set the push-button to whatever setting makes the twisted pair LNK (link)
LED glow.
