Allied Telesis AT-MC102XL User manual

AT-MC101XL
AT-MC102XL
AT-MC103XL
AT-MC103LH
AT-MC103SC/FS3, FS4
AT-MC103ST/FS3, FS4
Version 3 Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Installation Guide
PN 613-10771-00 Rev D
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Copyright  2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission
from Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names,
logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Allied Telesyn International, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other
information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided
herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesyn International, Corp. be
liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not
limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein,
even if Allied Telesyn International, Corp. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the
possibility of such damages.
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Safety Warnings
Standards: This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emission EN55022 Class B ! 1
Immunity EN50082- 997 ! 2
Warning: This product requires shielded cables to comply with emission and immunity
standards. If it is used with unshielded cables, the user may be required to take measures
to correct the interference problem at their own expense. ! 3
Electrical Safety EN60950, UL 950, CSA 950 ! 4
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
DEC ARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA
Manufacture Telephone: [phone]
Declares that the Product: Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Model Numbers: AT-MC 0 XL, AT-MC 02XL, AT-MC 03XL,
AT-MC 03LH, AT-MC 03SC/FS3, AT-MC 03ST/FS4,
AT-MC 03SC/FS4, AT-MC 03ST/FS4
This product complies with FCC Part 5B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: ( ) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
RADIATED ENERGY
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 5 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on; the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant
of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal
Communications Commission rules.
Warning: This product requires only Category 3, 4, or 5 shielded twisted-pair cable for
all 0 Mbps RJ-45 connections, and Category 5 shielded twisted-pair for all 00 Mbps
RJ-45 connections to comply with Class B emission limits. If not used with shielded
cables, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures to reduce interference levels.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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aser EN60825 ! 5
Power to the hub must be sourced only from the adapter. ! 10
USA/CANADA
Use a UL Listed/CSA Certified AC adapter of DC 2V, 500mA.
EUROPE - EU
Use TÜV licensed AC adapter of DC 2V, 500mA.
UK
Use a UK Safety Approved AC adapter of DC 2V, minimum 500mA.
Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this
equipment. When you see the !, go to Appendix A for the translated safety statement in
your language.
Wichtig: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses
Geräts. Wenn Sie ! sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang A den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis
in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Vigtigt: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af
dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet !, skal De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte
sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.
Belangrijk: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van
deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de ! ziet, raadpleeg Appendix A voor vertaalde
veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.
Important: L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet
équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole !, reportez-vous à l'annexe A pour consulter
la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Tärkeää: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet.
Kun näe !-symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteestä A.
Importante: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di
questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo !, indica di consultare l’Appendice A per l’avviso di
sicurezza nella propria lingua.
Viktig: Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette
utstyret. Når du ser !, åpner du til Tillegg A for å finne den oversatte
sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.
Importante: O Anexo A contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este
equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo !, leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu
idioma no Anexo A.
Importante: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la
instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo !, vaya al Apéndice A para ver el
mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.
Obs! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av
denna utrustning. När du ser !, skall du gå till Bilaga A för att läsa det översatta
säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................ iii
Welcome to Allied Telesyn ......................................................................... vii
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................... vii
Document Conventions .................................................................................... vii
Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support................................................viii
Online Support ......................................................................................... viii
Telephone or Fax Support........................................................................ viii
E-mail Support ......................................................................................... viii
Returning Products ........................................................................................... ix
FTP Server......................................................................................................... ix
For Sales or Corporate Information .................................................................. x
Tell Us What You Think .................................................................................... x
AT-MC100 Series Fast Ethernet Media Converters ...............................
Key Features....................................................................................................... 2
Status LEDs ................................................................................................ 3
MDI/MDI-X Switch ..................................................................................... 3
Link Test/MissingLink Button ................................................................... 4
Auto-negotiation Switch.............................................................................. 5
External AC/DC Power Adapter................................................................. 6
Network Topologies ............................................................................................ 7
Installing the Media Converter ......................................................................... 8
Planning the Installation............................................................................ 8
Cable Specifications .................................................................................... 8
Verifying the Package Contents ............................................................... 0
Reviewing Safety Precautions .................................................................. 0
Installing the Media Converter ................................................................
Testing the Installation ............................................................................ 3
Warranty Registration ..................................................................................... 5
Technical Specifications................................................................................... 5
Physical Specifications.............................................................................. 5
Agency Certifications ................................................................................ 5
Power Requirements ................................................................................. 6
Port 2 Specifications.................................................................................. 6
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Appendix A
Translated Electrical Safety and Emission Information .................... 2
Appendix B
AT-MC100 Series Installation Guide Feedback .................................... 35
Appendix C
Technical Support Fax Order ................................................................... 37
Incident Summary..................................................................................... 37
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This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC 00 Series Fast
Ethernet Media Converter.
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an
easy way to access the most recent documentation and technical information
for all of our products. For product guides, you can go directly to the following
web page: www.alliedtelesyn.com/support/prd_libs.htm.
Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with first
before you begin to install the product.
Note
A note provides additional information.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in bodily injury.
Welcome to Allied Telesyn
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Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support
There are several ways to contact Allied Telesyn technical support: online,
telephone, fax or e-mail.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by filling out the Technical Support
Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/support.htm.
Telephone or Fax Support
E-mail Support
United States and Canada
TS @alliedtelesyn.com
Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Virgin Islands
[e-mail]
United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
[e-mail]
Americas
United States, Canada, Mexico,
Central America, South America
Tel: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]
Germany
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern
Europe
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Asia
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China,
India, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Italy
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey,
Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: (+6 ) 2-9438-4966
Japan
Tel: (+8 ) 3-3443-5640
Fax: (+8 ) 3-3443-2443
France
France, Belgium, Luxembourg,
The Netherlands, Middle East, Africa
Tel: (+33) 0- -60-92- 5-25
Fax: (+33) 0- -69-28-37-49
United Kingdom
United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: (+44) -235-442680
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Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at one
of the following locations:
FTP Server
If you know the name of a specific driver that you need for an Allied Telesyn
device, you can download the software by connecting directly to our FTP
server at: ftp://gateway.centre.com.
At login, enter ‘anonymous’. Enter your e-mail address for the password as
requested by the server at login.
North America
2205 Ringwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95 3
Tel: -800-428-4835, option 4
Fax: -503-639-37 6
European Customer Support Centre
0/ Bridgemead Close
Westmead Industrial Estate
Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 7YT
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
atin America, the Caribbean,
Virgin Islands
Tel: international code + 425-48 -3852
Fax: international code + 425-483-9458
Mexico and Puerto Rico
Tel: -800-424-50 2, ext 3852 or
-800-424-4284, ext 3852
Mexico only:95-800-424-50 2, ext 3852
Fax: international code + 425-489-9 9
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For Sales or Corporate Information
Tell Us What You Think
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or
other Allied Telesyn documents, you can fill out the “AT-MC 00 Series
Installation Guide Feedback” on page 35 and return the form to us at the
address or fax number provided. You can also provide feedback online by
filling out the Send Us Feedback Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/
feedback.htm.
Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
9800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Bothell, WA 980
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive, Suite B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tel: [phone] (USA and Canada)
Fax: [phone]
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