INSTALLATION & SET-UP
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3 INSTALLATION & SET-UP
3. 1 Setting-up the bit-switches
The bit-switches on the base of the unit must be set-up before making any connections to
the unit. There is an explanatory label on the unit’s base which defines the bit-switch set-up.
Figure 3.1 WC3445 Base panel label
3 . 1. 1 Bit-switch definitions
The default settings of the bit-switches are shown in bold:
Figure 3.2 Bit-switch definitions
Bit-switch
Control
On
Off
1
Timing mode
Internal
Loop
2
Port select
E3
DS3
3
Loopback test
None
Remote
4
DS3 Cable
0-225 ft /E3 mode
225-450 ft
5
Normal
6
PRBS test
Normal
Enabled
7
LAN Mode
100M FD
Auto-negotiate
8
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Disabled
Enabled
WC3445
LAN TO E3/DS3 CONVERTER (AC)
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TW20 8RY UK
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OFF
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Meaning
No mains power present
PRBS test in progress
PRBS error detected
WAN Port LOS
OK
On Red
Status LED
Off
Flashing Red
On Green
Flashing Red
Flashing Green
Bold characters = Factory Default
Bitswitch
Control
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Timing Mode
Internal
Auto MDI / MDI-X
Port Select
E3
Loopback
None
0-225 E3 or DS3
Normal
Normal
100M FD
Disabled
Cable legth (feet)
PRBS test
OFF
Loop
DS3
Remote
Auto-negotiate
Enabled
Enabled
225-450 DS3 only
LAN Mode
