Net Optics GigaBit Media Converters - Manual (Page 8)

GigaBit Media Converter
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Connecting to the Network
1. Unpack the GigaBit Media Converter, verify that you have all components,
and obtain the required cables needed to successfully install the unit.
2. Multimode Ports: Using a duplex multimode cable, connect the appropriate
switch, server, or router to the GigaBit Media Converter's Multimode Port.
3. Singlemode Ports: Using a duplex singlemode cable, connect the appropri-
ate switch, server, or router to the GigaBit Media Converter's Singlemode
Port .
4. Supply power to the GigaBit Media Converter using the power supply
included with the unit.
5. Compare the LEDs on the Media Converter to the chart below to verify
correct setup.
• PWR: Power .
Power LED (in side of unit) illuminates green when device is
powered on.
• MM: Multimode Fiber Link.
This LED illuminates green when a good fiber optic link is established.
• SM: Singlemode Fiber Link.
This LED illuminates green when a good fiber optic link is established
• LF: Link Fault.
This LED illuminates yellow when a link fault is present.
Note: _______________________________________________________________
The use of singlemode or multimode cabling is determined by the GigaBit
Media Converter model. The 1000BaseSX multimode ports or 1000BaseLX
singlemode ports must be connected via 50/125µm, 62.5/125µm, or
100/140µm fiber.
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