NM-102 KIT MEDIA CONVERTER SERIES USER’S MANUAL Ver. A6
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Foreword
The NM-102 A20/B20 is a WDM Ethernet media converter that translates transmission signals from a twisted-pair
100BASE-TX cable to 100BASE-FX fiber optic cable. NM-102 A20 is for CO side. NM-102 B20 is for CPE side. It expands
network data transmission distances beyond the 100 meters limitation of copper wire to a maximum of 20 km by using
single fiber optic cable in 100 Mbps.
The NM-102 A20/B20 provides auto-sensing detection of full duplex or half duplex signaling. It has easy-to-read diagnostic
LED for continuous status reports on network speed, duplex media access control connection, and network traffic. The
NM-102 A20/B20 uses standard RJ-45 UTP/STP and SC fiber optic connectors and is IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX
compliant and operates with all devices that adhere to this standard.
Attention:
Be sure to read this manual carefully before using this product. Especially Legal Disclaimer, Statement
of Conditions and Safety Warnings.
Caution:
The NM-102 A20/B20 is for
indoor
applications only. This product does not have waterproof protection, please do not use in
outdoor applications.
