McBasic 10/100 Operation Manual
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................ii Warranty............................................................................................................ii About the McBasic 10/100 Module....................................................................1 Installing the McBasic 10/100.............................................................................1 Configuring the McBasic 10/100 .....................................
About the McBasic 10/100 Module The McBasic 10/100 module is a low-cost, standalone, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion media converter which converts between: • • 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL multi-mode or single-mode fiber 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-SX multi-mode fiber or 100Base-FX singlemode fiber The McBasic 10/100 is a 1U high, standalone unit that includes diagnostic LEDs for each port and an internal, universal (100/240 VAC) power supply.
Configuring the McBasic 10/100 The McBasic 10/100 features an 8-position DIP Switch for configuring the unit. This switch is accessed through a cut-out in the bottom of the unit. After configuring the switch, power down the unit and then power up again for the DIP Switch changes to take effect. The following table provides simplified definitions of the function of each switch. Refer to the following sections for more detail.
Modes of Operation The McBasic 10/100 has three modes of operation: • • • Auto Negotiation/PNP Force10 Force100 The McBasic 10/100 should be configured for one of these modes (factory default is AN/PNP mode). Refer to the following sections for more information. NOTE The McBasic 10/100 cannot be set for Half- or Full-Duplex manually. Duplex is determined by the devices connected to the McBasic 10/100. Auto Negotiation mode, also known as PNP, is the mode most ideally suited for the McBasic 10/100.
Troubleshooting Features The McBasic 10/100 media converters include two advanced troubleshooting features to help locate “silent failures” on the network. • • Transparency Link Fault Detection (LFD) Transparency Transparency is only available in Auto Negotiation mode; it is not available in either of the two Force modes. When the McBasic 10/100 is Auto Negotiating, transparency treats the connection between the two end devices as if there were no media converters installed.
LED Operation The McBasic 10/100 features several diagnostic LEDs per port (see illustration above). The LED functions for the McBasic 10/100 are: Port Twisted Pair port LED LNK ACT 100 LFD AN PWR 100 Fiber port ACT LNK Definition Glows green when a twisted pair link is established. Glows yellow when data is detected on the port. Glows yellow when 100 Mbps data is detected on the port. Glows green when Link Fault Detection is enabled.
Step 1 Configure the McBasic 10/100 to Force 100 Mbps mode. Step 2 Connect the media converter to the twisted pair device with a twisted pair cable. Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of the media converter. Verify that both the twisted pair and fiber links on the converter. Refer to the LED Operation section. Step 3 Step 4 NOTE Use caution when conducting a loopback test.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules. 1. Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose problems in an installation. 2.
Safety Certifications UL/CUL: Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. CE: The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits (2006/95/EC). Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact IMC Networks.
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