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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.