StarTech.com MMC110MMST User manual

MMC110MMST
Managed 10/100 Mbps
RJ45 to Multimode
ST Fiber Media Converter
Instruction Manual

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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
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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 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Connecting to Power.................................................................2
Configuration and Management..................................... 3
Web Browser Configuration .....................................................3
Logging Out Of The Monitoring System ..................................3
System Change Menu.............................................................4
IP Configuration.......................................................................5
MC Status................................................................................6
MC Control ..............................................................................7
MAC Address Filter .................................................................9
VLAN Configuration.................................................................9
SNMP Configuration................................................................10
Telnet Management ...................................................................12
Specifications.................................................................. 14
LED Status Indicators..................................................... 15
Technical Support........................................................... 16
Warranty Information...................................................... 16

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Managed 10/100 Mbps RJ45
to Multimode ST Fiber Media Converter. A perfect solution for large, high
speed networks that require expansion of fast Ethernet networks over
long distances, the MMC110MMST acts as a standalone device allowing
for one-channel media conversion between 10/100 Base-TX and 100
Base-FX network segments.
Featuring fully integrated managed software, and support for Telnet,
SNMP v1 and v2 and Web Browser management, the MMC110MMST
ensures broad compatibility and maximum installation and configuration
convenience.
Features
• 10/100Mbps-Full/Half-duplex, Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX
• 1024 MAC addresses
• 256Kbps of buffer memory
• Compact design and weight makes it portable and unobtrusive to carry
• LED Indicators that detect Power, Link, Activity, Duplex mode, and Col
lision status
• Provides MAC address filtering
• Supports Telnet, SNMP V1 & V2 and Web Browser Management
Package Contents
• 1 x MMC110MMST
• 1 x Information CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual (on CD)

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Installation
For optimal performance and safety, ensure that the MMC110MMS is
installed in an area that meets the following specifications:
• A temperature between 0 to 45° Celsius (32° and 113° Fahrenheit)
• Relative Humidity (RH) less than 95% (non condensing)
• Surrounding electrical devices that do not exceed the electromagnetic
field (RFC) standards for IEC 801 3, Level 2 (3V/M) field strength
• Adequate ventilation, with the ventilation holes on each side of the
equipment being clear of obstruction
• Power outlet within 1.8 meters (5.9’) of the product
Connecting to Power
Connect the AC to DC power adapter to the receptacle on the rear panel
of the MMC110MMS, then insert the corresponding plug into a standard
AC outlet with a voltage range from 100 to 240VAC.
PLEASE NOTE: A grounding strap should be worn while handling the
Media Converter as well as when plugging and unplugging the TX port
connector.

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Conguration and Management
The MMC110MMST Media Converter can be configured and managed
through SNMP, Web browsers, and Telnet, as outlined in the following
sections:
Web Browser Conguration
Logging Into The Monitoring System
The MMC110MMS is accessible through a web browser such as Internet
Explorer. To access the MMC110MMS monitoring system, enter the de-
fault IP address of the MMC110MMS, 192.168.1.10, into your browser’s
address bar. By default, the username and password to access the
monitoring system are set to blank fields. The password can be changed
once the user has logged in; the username is not required to log into the
monitoring system and can be left blank.
Logging Out Of The Monitoring System
The MMC110MMS monitoring system does not include a separate log out
function. The system automatically ends a management session when the
browser software is closed. Logging off by closing the browser and then
logging in again may be required if changes made during a management
session do not seem to take effect on-screen.

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Main Menu
The main menu of the monitoring system is persistently displayed on
the left side of the screen after log-in. Options can be selected with the
mouse cursor. The sub-menus available from the main menu are:
• System Change
• IP Configuration
• MC Status
• MC Control
• MAC Address Filter
NOTE: The Apply button on each sub-menu page applies changes for
that page, but does not save them beyond the current session. For any
changes made, the user must select Save from the main menu.
System Change Menu
The System Change menu contains the following fields that users can
edit:
• VLAN Configuration
• SNMP Configuration
• Alarm
• Save
• Update Firmware
• Reboot

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• Device Name: A device name for the MMC110MMS can be set by the
user in this field.
• New Password: A new password for the monitoring system can be set
in this field. Setting a new password in this field requires entering the
previous password in the Old Password field.
• Old Password: The password that was previously being used to log in
to the monitoring system must be entered here when a new pass-
word is being applied. If the password is being changed from the
default blank field, this field should be left blank.
The System Change menu also contains two fields that display reference
information:
• Version: The version of software currently being used.
• MAC Address: The MAC address assigned to the MMC110MMS.
NOTE: The Apply button in each sub-menu page applies changes for
that page, but does not save them beyond the current session. For any
changes made, the user must select “Save” from the main menu.
IP Configuration
The IP Configuration sub-menu contains the following fields that can be
set by the user:

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• DHCP: Allows the user to set DHCP to “Enable” or “Disable”. If DHCP
is enabled the MMC110MMS will set its’ IP address according to
a DHCP server. This IP will replace any other IP address that the
Media Converter had been using.
• IP Address: Allows the user to set an IP address for the MMC-
110MMS. The default address is 192.168.1.10.
• Netmask: Allows the user to set the Netmask or subnet mask. The
default is 255.255.255.0.
• Default Gateway: Allows the user to set the gateway address of the
MMC110MMS in the network. The default is 192.168.1.254.
NOTE: The Apply button in each sub-menu page applies changes for
that page, but does not save them beyond the current session. For any
changes made, the user must select “Save” from the main menu.
MC Status
The Media Converter Status sub-menu contains the following reference
fields for a user to view:
• Operation Status: Normal, Hardware Fault or Software Fault

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• Media Port Status: Individual status reports for both the 10/100 TX
port and 100 FX port in these categories:
• Link Status
• Receive Count
• CRC Count
• Drop Count
• Collision Count
NOTE: The Apply button in each sub-menu page applies changes for
that page, but does not save them beyond the current session. For any
changes made, the user must select “Save” from the main menu.
MC Control
The Media Converter Control sub-menu contains three main categories
of fields:
• MC Options:
• Forwarding Mode: Can be set to either “Store & For-
ward” or “Repeater” mode.
• Broadcast Limit (%): Allows the user to set a percent-