Transition Networks SBFTF1013-120 manual

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    Part Number Copper - five (5) ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX Duplex Fiber-Optic - one (1) port 100Base-FX SBFTF1011-120 RJ-45 100 m (328 ft)* ST, 1300 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)* SBFTF1013-120 RJ-45 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1300 nm multimode 2 km (1.2 miles)* SBFTF1014-120 RJ-45 100 m (328 ft)* SC, 1310 nm single mode 20 km (12.4 miles)* SBFTF1015-120 (lo[...]

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    2 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 * Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical characteristics of the network. (TX) = transmit (RX) = receive ** SBFTF1029- 120 and - 121 are intended to be installed in the same network where one is the local converter an[...]

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    4 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation -- Continued Set the Dip Switches -- Continued NOTE: Dip switch 4 (in the “SW” set) applies to fiber port 1 (F1). 4. Fiber Mode (Fiber Port 1) Up (Full-Duplex) - The cable distances for fiber port 1 (F1) are constrained by the cable requir[...]

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    6 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation -- Continued • If half-duplex mode is used, refer to the 512-Bit Rule (see page 9). • If full-duplex mode is used, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable lengths are constrained by the cable requirements (see pages 1 and 2). Connect th[...]

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    8 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Oper ation Status LEDs Use the status LEDs next to the fiber ports to monitor the media converter and the fiber network connections. F(ull) D(uplex) On = Full-duplex connection. Off = Half-duplex connection. L(ink) ACT(ivity) On = Fiber link connection. Fl[...]

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    10 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Oper ation -- Continued Product Features -- Continued Rate Conversion The SBFTF10xx-12x media converter allows connection of 10Mb/s terminal devices on a 10Base-T legacy Ethernet copper network to 100Mb/s terminal devices on a 100Base-TX fast Ethernet cop[...]

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    12 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Cable Specifications -- Continued Copper Cable Category 3: (Minimum requirement for 10 Mb/s operation) Gauge 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters Category 5: (Minimum requirement for 100 Mb/s operation) Gauge [...]

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    14 SBFTF10xx-12x 24-hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 T r oubleshooting If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action: 1. Is the power LED on the media converter illuminated? NO • Is the power adapter[...]

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