4 100base-fx module – KTI Networks KS2028 User Manual

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3.4 100BASE-FX Module

The 100BASE-FX port module supports a connection to a Fast Ethernet
network segment through a fiber optic connection. The module comes
with two ST connectors. One labeled Tx is used for transmission. The
other one labeled Rx is used for reception.

Figure 3-3 100BASE-FX Port Module

When connecting to a 100BASE-FX device using fiber cable, make sure
the Tx connector of the module is connected to the Rx connector of the
device and Rx connector is connected to the Tx connector of the device.

The required fiber optic cable for the connection is 1300nm 62.5/125

m

m fiber cable. The maximum distance between the module and the

connected device depends on the device connected and the duplex mode
used for the connection as follows:

Device connected

Duplex mode

Maximum length

Computer 100BASE-FX port

Half-duplex

400 meters

Computer 100BASE-FX port

Full-duplex

2K meters

100BASE-FX hub port

Half-duplex

185 meters

100BASE-FX switched port

Half-duplex

400 meters

100BASE-FX switched port

Full-duplex

2K meters

Note:
The 100BASE-FX module does not support auto-negotiation function.
When the port is set at auto-negotiation mode, it will operate in half-
duplex mode automatically.

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