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    User’ s Guide SBFTF10xx-15x Stand-Alone Media Converter • Copper to Fiber • 10/100 Bridging (2-Port) • 10Base-T/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX The SBFTF10xx-15x 2-port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet bridging media converter connects 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet twisted-pair copper network devices to network devices on a 100Base-FX Fast E[...]

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    2 SBFTF10xx-15x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when setting the 4-position switch. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to, and subsequent failure of, the media converter. Set the 4-Position [...]

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    RJ-45 port on the other device (switch, work station, etc.) RJ-45 port on the media conv erter 4 SBFTF10xx-15x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Install the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable 1. Locate or build 10Base-T or 100Base-TX copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends. 2. Connect the [...]

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    6 SBFTF10xx-15x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Oper ation - Continued Product Features Auto-Negotiation The Auto-Negotiation feature allows the media converter to automatically configure itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link. The media converter broadcasts its speed (10 Mb/s[...]

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    8 SBFTF10xx-15x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 -- International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Cable Specifications The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Fiber Cable Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140,[...]

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    10 SBFTF10xx-15x 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 PWR (power) LED illuminated? NO • Is the power adapter the proper type [...]

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