MultiDyne DV-1394 - Manual (Page 4)

Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length of the DV-1394 can support up to? The maximum length of the
DV-1394 will support up to 500 meters.
What is the maximum speed that the DV-1394 supports? The DV-1394 supports speeds of 200
Mbps, and 100 Mbps.
What happen the power LED is not illuminate while is bus powered? Check the power
switch on the front panel. If is in OFF position, switch it to ON.
Is the DV-1394 itself can be a FireWire Repeater? Yes, the DV-1394 itself is a two port
FireWire Repeater.
Do I have to use two DV-1394 to make it work? Yes, a pair of DV-1394 is needed. One DV-1394
act as the transceiver, and the other DV-1394 act as the receiver.
Why there's only one power adapter including in the package while there's two DV-1394? The DV-
1394 connects directly to the host system by a 6-pin IEEE1394 cable doesn't need other external
power sources. That DV-1394 is powered by the bus power of the IEEE 1394 cable.
Why there's no power when I use a 4-pin to 6-pin IEEE1394 cable connects the DV-1394
directly to the host system? An IEEE1394 4-pin to 6-pin cable do not have bus power. In this
case, an AC adapter that matches the spec is needed.
Which DV-1394 connects to the host system and which DV-1394 connects to the peripherals?
The host system and the peripherals can connect to either DV-1394 unit.
Is there driver for the DV-1394? No, Window98 SE, Mac OS 9 and above already come with
IEEE 1394 support.