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    User Guide MC100CM MC110CS Fast Ethernet Media Converter MC111CS MC112CS WDM Fast Ethernet Media Converter[...]

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    COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other bra nds and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative su[...]

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    FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequenc y energy and, if no[...]

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    Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b y the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to op erate the equipment. CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a dom estic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.[...]

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    CONTENTS Package contents ........................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................... 2 1.1 Overview of the Converter .......................................... 2 1.2 Conventions ................................................................ 3[...]

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    1 Package contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One Converter ¾ One AC-DC Power Adapter (D C9V/600mA) ¾ One Us er Guide Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If an y of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.[...]

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    2 Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the MC100CM/MC110CS Fast Ether net Media Converters or the MC111CS/MC112CS WDM Fast Ethern et Media Convert ers ! 1.1 Overview of the Con verter MC100CM and MC110CS are Fast Ethernet Media Converters. MC111CS and MC112CS are WDM Fast Ethernet Media Converters, which adopt WDM (Wavelength Divi sion Mul[...]

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    3 1.2 Conve ntions The Converter mentioned in this guide stands for Fast Ethernet Media Converters or the WDM Fast Ethernet Media Converters without any explanation. The TP port mentioned in this Us er Manual stands for the TX port without any explanations. Note: The four converters are sharing this User Guide. The differences between them please r[...]

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    4 ¾ Connectors : RJ-45, SC. ¾ Network Cables : Cat.5 Twisted-Pair (below abbreviated as TP), 1300nm 62.5/125, 50/125 um Single-mode/Multi-mode fiber. Model NO. Interface Transmission Distance Transmission Media Output Center Wavelength MC100CM RJ45--SC 2km Multi-mode Fiber, TP 1310nm MC110CS-20 RJ45--SC 20km Single-mode Fiber, TP 1310nm MC110CS-4[...]

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    5 Name Status Indication On Power on PWR Off Power off On The Link Fault Pass Thr ough function enable. LFP Of f The Link Faul t Pass Through f unction disa ble. On There’s a valid link. Flashing The converter is receiv ing or transmitting data from the fiber optic conne ctor. FX Link/Act Off There’s no valid lin k. On The TP port is connecte d[...]

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    6 1.5.2 Switch ¾ TP_AUTO : The TP port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode; ¾ TP_DIS : The TP port operates in FOR CE mode; ¾ TP_100M : The TP port operates in 100Base-Tx; ¾ TP_10M : The TP port operates in 10Base-T mod e; ¾ TP_FDX : The TP port operates in Full-Duplex mode; ¾ TP_HDX : The TP port operates in Half-Duplex m ode; ¾ LFP_OFF : The[...]

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    7 The Mode Of The Device Switc h TP:AUTO; LFP ON TP_AUTO, TP_100M, TP_FDX, LFP_ON TP:AUTO; LFP OFF TP_AUTO, TP_100M, TP_FDX, LFP_OFF TP:FORCE,100M,FULL; LFP ON TP_DIS, TP_100M, TP_FDX, LFP_ON TP:FORCE,100M,FULL; LFP OFF TP_DIS, TP_100M, TP_FDX, LFP_OFF TP:FORCE,100M, HALF; LFP ON (TP_DIS or TP_AUTO), TP_100M, TP_HDX, LFP_ON TP:FORCE,100M, HALF; LFP[...]

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    8 With the Link Fault Pass Throu gh function enabled (optional with switch LFP), TP port and FX port of the same converter will inform each other the fault link status so that when one side of the link fails, the other side will force the link to shut dow n as soon as noticed. The procedure will be illustrated as shown below. If link fail happens o[...]

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    9 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Fast Ethernet Media Converter 1. The SC fiber connector of MC 100 CM transmits/receives data by 1310nm short wave laser on multi-mode fiber. 2. The SC fiber connector of MC 110CS transmits/receives data by 1310nm short wave laser on single-mode fiber. Transmits and receives data on different fibers Note: You have [...]

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    10 Transmits and receives data on the same fiber Note: You have to use MC111CS and MC112CS at the same time to cooperate.[...]

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    11 Chapter 3 Configuration In order to achieve the aim of ef fectively expanding a Fast Ethernet network, you can use the converte r like the following examples: 1. Place two converters back to back between the following end devices. Note: You should use two MC100CM Media Converters or two MC110CS Media Converters, or one MC111CS and one MC112CS to[...]

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    12 3.1 Inst allation Procedure Use a fiber cable to connect two c onverters, or connect a converter with a 100Base-FX Device. 1. Connection of a Converter and a 10/100Base-TX Device (HUB or Switch). • Make sure that the length of the Cat.5 t wisted pair cable between the 10/100Base-TX devic e and the converter is less than 100 meters. • Connect[...]

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    13 Appendix: Specifications Standard IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Connector 1 SC fiber optic; 1 RJ45 jack Cat.5 Twisted Pair:100m Multi-mode Fiber Optic: 2km Max. Distance Single-mode Fiber Optic: 20/40/60km Operation: 0ºC ～ 40ºC Temperature Storage: -40ºC ～ 70ºC Storage: 5% ～ 90% RH Non-condensing Humidity Working: 10% ～ 90% RH Non-condens[...]

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