Allied Telesis AT-PC232/POE - Manual (Page 15)

Section I: Basic Features 15
Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter is designed to extend the distance
of your network by converting 10 /100Base Ethernet data between copper
and fiber network cables and to provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
to a Powered Device (PD) connected to the copper port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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“Introduction” on page 16
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“Key Features” on page 17
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“10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port” on page 18
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“100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port” on page 20
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“Operating Modes” on page 21
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“Power over Ethernet” on page 24
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“LEDs” on page 26
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“DIP Switches” on page 29
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“A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching” on page 30
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“Network Topologies” on page 31