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FCC Warning
The MCT-2612 Series converters have been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These standards are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when these devices are operated in a commercial environment.
These devices generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
communications unless installed in accordance with this
User’s Guide. Operation of these devices in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference which will make the user
responsible for the appropriate remedial action at his / her own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
These are Class A products. In a domestic environment these
products may cause radio interference in which case the user
will need to consider adequate preventative methods.
1. Checklist
The package should contain the following items:
- MCT-2612 Converter
- AC-DC Power Adapter
- User
’s Guide
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any
items are missing or damaged.
2. Overview
The MCT-2612 series media converter converts traditional
twisted-pair RJ-45 cable into various fiber media including
multi-mode, single-mode, SC connector, bi-directional WDM, or
a SFP slot for pluggable fiber transceiver, extending
transmission distance for the deployment to the household,
apartment or campus.
MCT-2612 series media converter is fully compliant with IEEE
802.3, 802.3u standards.
Besides, it is equipped with some switching features including
store and forward. Operation status can be locally monitored
through a set of Diagnostic LED located in the front panel.
Major Features:
- Auto-Negotiation in TP port
- MDI/MDIX Auto-Crossover supported
- Support Link Alarm
- Support Jumbo Frame 9K bytes
- Store and Forward Switching Mechanism
- Support Auto & Force mode configuration
3. Installation
- Attach fiber cable from the MCT-2612 to the fiber network.
The fiber connections must be matched
– transmit socket to
receive socket.
- Attach a UTP cable from the 10/100BASE-T network to the
RJ-45 port on the MCT-2612.
- Connect the power adapter to the MCT-2612 and check
that the PWR/STA LED lights up. The TP and F/O LEDs will
light up when all the cable connections are satisfactory.
Figure 1. MCT-2612 Dual Fiber Front Panel
Figure 2. MCT-2612 WDM & SFP Front Panel
Figure 3. MCT-2612 Converter Rear Panel
Figure 4. MCT-2612 Converter Side Panel
4. DIP SWITCH Setting
The default settings for PIN 1 & 2 are ON. The other PINs are
OFF.
Pin NO.
Function
OFF
ON
1
TP Auto-Negotiation
Disable
Enable
2
Manual TP speed
10M
100M
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
Link Alarm
Disable
Enable
8
Config from DIP/Soft
Soft
DIP
NOTE:
1. Before changing TP speed, please make sure PIN 1 is set
to OFF.
