Allied Telesis AT-FS238b/2 - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters include the
following models:
The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are designed
to convert Fast Ethernet data between twisted pair cabling and fiber optic
cabling. These converters serve the following functions:
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Dividing your network into smaller units.
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Maximizing your existing fiber network by providing full-duplex
operation over a single fiber strand.
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Interconnecting network devices that are physical far apart.
The converter’s fiber optic port is IEEE 802.3ah-compliant and operates at
100 Mbps, while the twisted pair port operates at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The
fiber optic port has a simplex SC connector and an operating distance of 15
kilometers (9.4 miles) or 40 kilometers (24.8 miles), depending on the model.
The twisted pair port has an RJ-45 connector with a maximum operating
distance of 100 meters (328 feet). Both ports feature half- or full-duplex mode
operation.
AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters can be installed on
a desktop or in an AT-MCR12 chassis. These bridging converters are easy to
install and do not require software configuration or management.
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AT-FS238a/1
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AT-FS238b/1
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AT-FS238a/2
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AT-FS238b/2