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1.4.5 Remote TP Port Monitoring Function
The converter provides LED indicators labeled RTP LINK/100M/FDX to display the TP port status of
its remote link partner on FX port. As illustrated in the following figure, the remote MC must be
enabled for periodical status report.
1.4.6 Loop Back Test Function
As illustrated in the following figure, the local MC starts a loop back test by pressing the loop back test
button. It sends test frames from its FX port to the remote MC. The remote MC forwards the received
test frames back to local MC from its FX port. The local MC verifies the loop back test frames and
display the test result on RTP LINK/100M/FDX LEDs. This function can help installer to check the
full path from a local MC through fiber to a connected remote MC and back to local MC.
