Allied Telesis AT-FS238A/2 User Manual

AT-FS238a/1AT-FS238b/1AT-FS238a/2AT-FS238b/2Bridging ConvertersInstallation GuidePN 613-50431-00 Rev A

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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation GuidexiReturning ProductsProducts for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Autho

1Chapter 1OverviewThe AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are the 10/100Mbps fast switch single-mode fiber transceivers which can s

Overview2The fiber optic port operates at 100 Mbps, while the twisted pair port operates at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Both ports feature half- and full-dup

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide3The back panel of the AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters features a receptac

Overview4Table 1 lists the maximum operating distances for the bridging converters.Table 1 Maximum Operating DistancesExternal Power SupplyThe AT-FS2

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide5Figure 5 illustrates the power connector provided with the unit.Figure 5 Power Connector for th

Overview6Status LEDsTable 2 defines the LEDs for the bridging converters.Table 2 Status LEDsLED Color DescriptionPWR Green Power is applied to the un

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide7Twisted Pair PortThe AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters have one 10Base-T/10

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Overview8Auto MDI/MDI-XAn RJ-45 twisted pair port on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can have one of two possible wiring configurations:

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide9Duplex ModeThe fiber optic port on the bridging converter can operate in half- or full-duplex mo

Overview10NoteMissingLink or Smart MissingLink is disabled when you perform a link test. Consequently, to ensure that the MissingLink or Smart Missing

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide11DIP SwitchesThe DIP switches are used to manually configure the operating characteristics of th

Overview12The bridging converter will discard CRC errors, misaligned, runt, and under-oversized packets. When the packet has dribble bits at the end,

13Chapter 2Installing the Bridging ConverterThis chapter explains how to install an AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters. These brid

Installing the Bridging Converter14Planning the InstallationBe sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your bridgin

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide15❑ Refer to Table 4 for the cabling specifications for the fiber optic port operating in full-du

Installing the Bridging Converter16Installing the Bridging ConverterTo install an AT-FS238a/x or an AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converter, perform the

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide17When setting the DIP switches, consider the following:❑ Setting the Auto Neg DIP switch for the

iiiElectrical Safety and Emission Compliance StatementStandards: This product meets the following standards.U.S. Federal Communications CommissionDecl

Installing the Bridging Converter185. Place the bridging converter on a secure, level surface, leaving ample space around the bridging converter for v

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide191. Plug one end of the DC power cord to the power receptacle connector labelled 12VDC on the ba

Installing the Bridging Converter20Figure 9 Positive, Ground, and Negative SymbolsWar ningThe power input must be provided from SELV source only, per

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide21NoteUL recognized wires of 22-gauge minimum should be provided by the installer.5. With a 22-ga

Installing the Bridging Converter229. Connect the other end of the wires to the terminal block on the AT-PWR237 power adapter.NoteThe terminal block o

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide23Warranty RegistrationWhen you finish installing the product, you should register your product b

25Chapter 3TroubleshootingFollow the guidelines below to test and troubleshoot the installation in the event a problem occurs.NoteWhenever the speed a

Troubleshooting26❑ Make sure that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet) and that you are using a Category 3 or better cable for

27Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysicalDimensions: W x D x H10.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 2.5 cm (4.12 in x 3.75 in x 1.0 in)Weight: 294 g (10.4 oz)Environm

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance StatementivRFI Emission EN55022 Class B 1Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio in

Technical Specifications28Agency CertificationsSafety Conforms to all standards normally supportedby Allied Telesyn products including safetystandards

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide29Fiber Optic Port SpecificationsTable 6 through Table 9 list the specifications for the fiber op

Technical Specifications30Table 8 Fiber Optic DatalinkTable 9 Fiber Optic Loss Specification (Benchmark)RJ-45 Pinout AssignmentsFigure 13 shows the

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide31Table 10 lists the 10Base-T/100Base-TX connector pins and their signals when the port is operat

33Appendix BTranslated Safety and Emission InformationImportant: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in th

Translated Safety and Emission Information34Standards: This product meets the following standards:U.S. Federal Communications CommissionDeclaration Of

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide35 1 RFI Emission EN55022 Class B 2Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radi

Translated Safety and Emission Information36 19 CAUTION: “Safety Hazard” Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installe

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide37Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. 1 Hochfrequenzstörun

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation GuidevImportante: El Apéndice B contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este

Translated Safety and Emission Information3818 WARNUNG: Bei der Installation dieser Einrichtung ist stets sicherzustellen, daß der Masseanschluß jewei

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide39Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. 1 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelse

Translated Safety and Emission Information4019 FORSIKTIG: “Fare” Se omhyggeligt efter om der stikker blanke kobbertråde ud fra klemmeforbindelserne. V

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide41Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse B 2 Waarschuwin

Translated Safety and Emission Information4219 LET OP: “Veiligheidsrisico” Controleer of er bij de aangesloten bedrading geen koper blootligt. Als de

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide43Normes: Ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes. 1 Emission d'interférences radioé

Translated Safety and Emission Information4419 ATTENTION: “Risque de sécurité” Vérifiez qu’aucun fil de cuivre dénudé ne sort du câble installé. Lorsq

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide45Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. 1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luo

Translated Safety and Emission Information4619 HUOMIO: Turvallisuusriski Tarkista, ettei asennetusta johtimesta näy paljaita kuparisäikeitä. Kun asenn

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide47Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. 1 Emissione RFI (interferenza di ra

Translated Safety and Emission Information4819 ATTENZIONE: “Pericolo!” Controllare che il filo installato non abbia trefoli in rame esposti. Se l’inst

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide49Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. 1 RFI stråling EN

Translated Safety and Emission Information5019 FORSIKTIG: “Sikkerhetsfare” Kontroller om uisolerte koppertråder stikker ut av den monterte ledningen.

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide51Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. 1 Emissão De Interferência De Radiofrequênc

Translated Safety and Emission Information5219 ATENÇÃO: “Perigo” Verifique se há algum fio de cobre exposto a sair do fio instalado. Quando esta insta

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide53Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase B

Translated Safety and Emission Information5419 CUIDADO: “Riesgo de seguridad” Cerciórese de que no haya hilos de cobre pelados que salgan del alambre

AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide55Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. 1 Radiostörning EN55022 Klass B 2 Var

viiTable of ContentsElectrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ...iiiWelcome to Allied Telesyn ...

Table of ContentsviiiChapter 2Installing the Bridging Converter ..... 13Verifying Package Conte

ixThis guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters.Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe Alli