Onnecting to, Etwork, The 10/100base-tx connector/cabling – OT Systems ET1111 series User Manual

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4.2 Connecting to Your Network

4.2.1 Cable Type & Length
It is necessary to follow the cable specifications below when connecting the Media
Converter to your network. Use appropriate cables that meet your speed and cabling
requirements.

Cable Specifications

Speed

Connector Port Speed

Half/Full Duplex

Cable

Max.

Distance

10Base-T

RJ-45

10/20 Mbps

2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3, 4, 5

100 m

100Base-TX RJ-45

100/200 Mbps

2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5

100 m

100Base-FX SC, ST

100/200 Mbps

MMF (62.5μm)

2 km

100Base-FX SC, ST

100/200 Mbps

SMF (9 or 10μm)

20km

4.2.2 Cabling

Step 1: First, ensure the power of the Media Converter and end devices are turned off.

<Note> Always ensure that the power is off before any installation.

Step 2: Prepare cable with corresponding connectors for each type of port in use.

Step 3: Consult the cabling requirements based on connectors and speed.

Step 4: Connect one end of the cable to the Media Converter and the other end to a desired device.

Step 5: Once the connections between two end devices are made successfully, turn on the power and the

Media Converter is operational.

4.2.3

The 10/100Base-TX Connector/Cabling

A standard straight through cable is used for the connection between the Ethernet switch and

device. The products feature an auto-MDIX capability. For the details, Please see Appendix A for

your reference.

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