6.1.1 Controller Functions
If you have attached multiple Media Converters to the same host via the USB configuration port
you can connect the UI to a specific one using the dorp down list. The Media Converters are
distinguished by their USB serial numbers.
When a Media converter is selected, its firmware revision and firmware date are read out and
displayed in the respective fields.
6.1.2 100BASE-T1 Functions
The UI provides continuous monitoring of 100BASE-T1 link state and SQI (Signal Quality
Indicator). Using the checkboxes, you can enable and disable the respective functions.
The 5 bars of the SQI bar-graph represent the exact SQI values. All bars green means SQI=5. No
green bars meanse SQI=0.
Using the address and value fields together with the read (RD) and write (WR) buttons, you do
have read and write access to the PHY registers of the integrated BCM89811. For a description of
the register set, please contact the chip vendor Broadcom.
Modifying the register settings can impact the Media Converter functionality. Please use this
function only if you do have the required knowledge. The software prevents write access to certain
registers which can impact the hardware configuration. In auto-role mode, the 100BASE-T1 role is
set automatically by the controller firmware. Adjustment via register access will have only a
transient effect.
6.1.3 100BASE-TX Functions
Except fot the SQI, the Ethernet PHY functions are identical to the ones of the 100BASE-T1 PHY.
The register set description of the inte
grated KSZ8081MNXIA can be retrieved from the chip
vendor Microchip (http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/KSZ8081MNX-RNB.pdf).
6.2 Firmware
The firmware of the integrated controller can be updated using AVRDUDE
(http://www.nongnu.org/avrdude/). Instructions and the required configuration file will be provided
with each firmware package.
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Important Information
7.1 Packaging Ordinance
„Basically, manufacturers as well as distributors are obliged to ensure that sales packaging are
in principle taken back after use by the end user and recycled or reused.“ (according § 4 Satz 1
VerpackVO). If you as a customer have problems with the disposal of packaging and shipping
materials, please write an email to
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