About McBasic TX/FX
M
MccBBaassiicc TTXX//FFXX
™ is a low-cost, IEEE 802.3 sin-
gle-conversion media converter that converts
between 100Base-TX twisted pair and
100Base-FX multi-mode or single-mode fiber.
It is available with one RJ-45 connector for the
twisted pair port and several types of fiber con-
nectors, including ST, SC, MT and LC, for the
fiber port.
McBasic TX/FX
is a 1U high, stand alone unit that includes diagnostic LEDs
for each port and a universal (100/240 VAC) power supply.
Installing McBasic TX/FX
McBasic TX/FX
comes ready to install (with the exception of configuring cer-
tain features, if desired – see below).
To install
McBasic TX/FX
, first make sure that the unit is placed on a suitable
flat surface. Attach the cables between the
McBasic TX/FX
and each device that
will be interconnected, then plug the unit into a reliable, filtered power source.
Configuring McBasic TX/FX
Before installation, configure
McBasic TX/FX
for the following features:
•
TX LinkLoss
• FX LinkLoss
Once installed, configure
McBasic TX/FX
for the following features:
•
FiberAlert
• Auto-Negotiation
NOTE: The default for all featuers is Disabled
.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's author-
ity to operate the equipment.
The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital appara-
tus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié
par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Listed to UL1950 and CSA 22.2, No. 950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
Including Electrical Business Equipment.
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The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic
Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use
within Certain Voltage Limits (73/23/EEC). Certified to EN 60950, Safety of Information
Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact
IMC Networks.
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.
McBasic
is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product names may
be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.
Document Number 55-80126-03 A1
April 2003
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McBasic TX/FX
Installation
Guide
Q U I C K S T A R T
Introduction
1
Installation
1
Configuration
1
Crossover/Pass-Through
4
LinkLoss
&
FiberAlert
2
Auto-Negotiation
5
LED Indicators
6
Tech Support
6
Warranty/Safety Certifications 7
