LBNC300A LBNC300AE 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender User’s Manual Extend one Ethernet channel over existing coaxial BLACK BOX cable. ® Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15.
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10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender Table of Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications.......................................................................................................... 7 2. Overview............................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................. 8 2.2 Features...................................................
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Emissions: FCC Part 15, Class A; EN61000-6-3, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EH610000-3-3 Environmental Test Compliance: IEC60068-2-6 Fc (vibration resistance, IEC60068-2-27 Ea (shock), IEC60068-2-32 (free fall) Speed: 10BASE-T: 10-/20-Mbps for half-/full-duplex; 100BASE-TX: 100-/200-Mbps for half-full-duplex; Ethernet Extender: 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75 Mbps Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.
10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The LBNC300A provides one channel for Ethernet over existing coaxial cabe. Use it as a standalone device or with a chassis. 2.2 Features • Complies with EN61000-6-2 & EN61000-6-3 EMC generic standard immunity for Industrial environment. • Operates transparent to higher-layer protocols. • One Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector): 10-/100-Mbps full-/half-duplex, auto-negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X. • Complies with IEEE802.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description 2.4.1 Front Panel Figure 2-1 shows the Ethernet Extender’s front panel. Table 2-1 describes its components. 4 3 6 8 1 5 7 9 2 Figure 2-1. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front-panel components.
/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender Table 2-1 (continued). Front-panel components. Number Component State Description 6 Rmt LED Steady Device operating in remote mode 7 Loc LED Steady Device operating in local mode 8 Err LED Steady Error occurred 9 Lnk LED Steady A valid connection is established 2.4.2 Back Panel Figure 2-2 shows the extender’s back panel. Table 2-2 describes its components. 10 11 Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back panel components.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.3 Top Panel Figure 2-3 shows the top panel. Table 2-3 describes its indicators. Figure 2-3. Top panel. LEDs 1-5 on the top panel indicate the extender’s speeds. See Table 2-3 for details. Units automatically select the fastest speed for your connection. Table 2-3. LED indicators on the top panel. LED Color Description 1 Green Amber Link speed: 1–5 Mbps; Distance: 8530 ft. (2600 m) Link speed: 6–10 Mbps; Distance: 7874 ft.
10/100BASE-TX Ethernet over Coax Extender 3. Installation 3.1 Selecting a Site for the Equipment CAUTION: Before you install the switch, we strongly recommend that you: 1. Place the extender within an appropriate ventilation environment. Allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space around the unit. 2. Position the extender and the relevant components away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters, and broadband amplifiers. 3.
Chapter 3: Installation Table 3-1. Compatible cables. Media Speed Wiring 10-/100-Mbps copper 10 Mbps Category 3, 4, 5, 5e UTP/STP 100 Mbps Category 5, 5e UTP/STP 3.5 Network Extension Application LBNC300A LBNC300A Switch Switch Internet PC PC PC PC PC Figure 3-1. Typical application. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
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