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About the McBasic-Gigabit
McBasic-Gigabit is a low-cost, preconfigured, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media
converter that converts 1000Base-TX twisted pair to 1000Base-SX multi-mode or
1000Base-LX single-mode fiber. It is available with one RJ-45 connector for the
twisted pair port and an SC connector for the fiber port.
McBasic-Gigabit is also available in a single-strand fiber version which allows two
wavelengths to share one fiber strand — Full-Duplex data travels on different
wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550 nm) — doubling the capacity of fiber. The
McBasic-Gigabit includes one RJ-45 connector and one SC fiber connector.
NOTE
All McBasic-Gigabit units, including 1310 nm single-mode (TX/LX), 850 nm multi-
mode fiber (TX/SX) and single-strand versions (TX/SSLX), will be referred to as
McBasic-Gigabit throughout this installation guide except where differences need to
be indicated.
Configuration Instructions
McBasic-Gigabit has user-configurable features located on the PCB board. Please
refer to the board diagram and the table for available features.
To access the McBasic-Gigabit board for configuration, loosen the two screws on the
front of the unit. Slide the board out of the enclosure (faceplate is attached).
Configure, then slide the board back into the enclosure and tighten the screws.
Following is the McBasic-Gigabit PCB board used to configure the unit.
McBasic-Gigabit w/LFPT
