1Unpacking
Open the carton and unpack the items. Your package
should include:
▪One 12-Bay Media Converter System
▪Two AC power cords
▪Rackmount ears with screws
If any items are missing or damaged, notify your
EtherWAN representative.
2Select a Location
The installation site should be free of extreme
temperatures, humidity, or excessive electromagnetic
interference. Specifically, the site should meet the
following requirements:
▪The ambient temperature should be between 0
and 45 degrees Celsius (32 to 113 degrees
Fahrenheit).
▪The relative humidity should be at least 5% and
less than 95 percent, non-condensing.
▪Surrounding electrical devices should not exceed
the electromagnetic field (RFC) standards for IEC
801-3, Level 2 (3V/M) field strength.
▪Make sure that the equipment receives adequate
ventilation.
▪Do not block the ventilation holes on each side of
the equipment or the fan exhaust port on the side
or rear of the equipment.
▪The power outlet should be within 6 feet (1.8
meters) of the equipment.
3Connect Power
Power supply is via redundant 12VDC terminal block
power inputs. However, only one power supply is
needed to operate the chassis.
▪Connect the supplied AC power cords to the
receptacles on the rear panel of the system.
▪Attach the plugs from each of the dual power
supplies into standard AC outlets with a voltage
range from 100~240VAC.
▪Turn on the system by flipping the ON/OFF
switches beside the dual power supplies’
receptacles to the ON position.
▪The power LED of each media converter will light
up after turning on the system.
▪The link LED of each media converter will light up
after connecting twisted pair copper cabling
between the TX port (or fiber optic
▪cabling between the FX port) and another working
networked device.
4Status LEDs
There are 12 sets of LED indicators, which provide
instant feedback on the status of each media
converter channel.
10/100TX to 100FX Media Converter