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FCC Warning
The OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet Switching Converter
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. This device 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 OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet Switching Converter carton
should contain following items:
OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet Switching Converter
AC-DC Power Adapter
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any
items are missing or damaged.
2. Overview
The OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet Switching Converter is
designed to meet the needs for massive optical fiber
network deployment. This solution allows users to extend
a legacy copper based network via fiber cable to a
maximum distance of up to 30KM.
The OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet Switching Converter
is fully
compliant with IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u standards;
built-in Switching ASIC allows the OPTOLINX Fast
Ethernet Switching Converter to function more like a 2
ports switch rather than just a traditional converter. Users
can get all switching benefits such like traffic
segmentation, frames checking, and error filtering. In
addition, the Link Alarm allows users to monitor &
maintain their critical fiber link more easily and effectively.
The installation & operation procedures of the OPTOLINX
Fast Ethernet Switching Converter are simple &
straightforward. Operation status can be monitored
through a set of Diagnostic LED located in the front panel.
Features
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX converter
Store & Forward switching mechanism
Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u standards
MDI/MDIX Auto-Crossover supported
Auto-Negotiation or Manual mode setting of Speed
& Duplex mode
LED Indication
o
Power, FDX,
o
TP 100, TP Link/Activity
o
FX 100, FX Link/Activity
Fiber Link Alarm function
3. Installation
The installation procedure is simple and straightforward.
Attach fiber cable from the OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet
Switching Converter to the fiber network.
Attach UTP cable from the 10/100Base-TX network
to the RJ-45 port on the OPTOLINX Fast Ethernet
Switching Converter.
Connect the power adapter to the OPTOLINX Fast
Ethernet Switching Converter and check that the
Power LED lights up. The TP Link and FX Link LED
will light when all the cable connections are
satisfactory.
100
LINK/
ACT
FX TX
FDX PWR
Fig. 1 Fast Ethernet Switching Converter Front
& Rear Panel
5VDC IN
1 0 / 1 0 0 B A S E - T X
N e t w o r k
SC/ST
Fi b e r
Ne two rk
TX
RX
RX
TX
F i g . 2
B a s i c N e t wo r k C o n n e c t i o n
1 0 / 1 0 0 B A S E - T X
TX RX
RX
