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4.0 OPERATION
Once the CopperLink Ethernet Extenders are properly installed, they
should operate transparently. No user settings required. This section
describes reading the LED status monitors.
4.1 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORS
The Models 2156 and 2157 feature eight front-panel LEDs that monitor
power, Ethernet signals, and the CopperLink connection. Figure 9 shows
the front panel location of each LED. Table 1 describes the LED functions.
Figure 9.
CopperLink Ethernet Extender standalone unit front panel
Table 1:
Front panel LED description
LED
Description
Power
When lit, indicates the unit is powered on
WAN
Link
•
On solid—link is connected
•
Off—No signal detected
TX
Flashing—Data is being transmitted from the local unit to the
remote unit
RX
Flashing—Data is being received at the local unit from the
remote unit
Ethernet
Link
On—Ethernet is linked
100 M
On—100 Mbps Ethernet is selected
TX
Flashing—When data is transmitted from the unit to the LAN
RX
Flashing—When data is received from the LAN
