Allied Telesis AT-A17 Installation Guide

AT-MCF106ST, SC, MT AT-MCF106VF, SM, LH AT-MCF112ST, SC, MT AT-MCF112VF, SM, LHMultichannel Ethernet Media ConvertersInstallation GuidePN 613-10829-00

Overview2System ModelsTable 1 lists the available system models.Table 1 Models of the AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Series Multichannel Media Converte

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide3Front and Back ComponentsThis section describes the features and components of the AT-MCF106xx and AT-M

Overview4Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic PortsThe twisted pair and fiber optic ports on the unit are paired together (see Figure 3). Each pair is referre

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide5Status LEDsThe media converter does not require any software configuration or software management. The

Overview6Link Test SwitchThe Link Test switch is a fast and easy way for you to test the integrity of the fiber optic connections to the fiber optic p

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide7MissingLink FeatureThe MissingLink™ feature enables the twisted pair and fiber optic ports of each chan

Overview8Duplex Mode DIP SwitchesThe AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Series Multichannel Media Converters include DIP switches (Figure 1) on the front pan

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide9Reset ButtonThe Reset button allows you to reset the ports on the unit. You might need to reset the por

Overview1010Base-T and RS-232 PortsThese ports (see Figure 7) are reserved for future development.Figure 7 10Base-T and RS-232 PortsNetwork TopologyT

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide11Figure 8 Network Topology ExampleTx Rx1Tx Rx2Tx Rx3Tx Rx4Tx Rx5Tx Rx6T-LNKF-LNKActiveMCF106SC 100Base

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13Chapter 2InstallationThe following sections explain how to install the unit onto your network. The unit can be installed as a standalone system (suc

Installation14Checking the Media Converter PackageYour media converter package should include the following items:❑ One AT-MCF106xx or AT-MCF112xx Mul

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide15❑ Use a straight-through cable to connect a hub or switch to a twisted pair port on the unit. Use a cr

Installation16❑ Check the attenuation on the fiber optic cabling after installation. Refer to Table 6 for the maximum allowable loss budget.Reviewing

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide17WarningElectric Shock Hazard: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user-se

Installation18Installing the Media Converter as a Standalone UnitThe media converter can be installed as a standalone unit (for instance, on a table)

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide19CautionWhen connecting a power cord, you should always plug the power cord into the media converter fi

Installation20❑ If one end node is capable of only half-duplex mode while the other end node will auto-negotiate the duplex mode, set the channel sett

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide215. Insert the three screws provided with the unit and tighten with a suitable screwdriver, as shown in

iiiElectrical Safety and Emission StatementsStandards: This product meets the following standardsRFI Emission FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Clas

Installation22the media converter’s two power cords to power outlets that are on different circuits. This will protect the unit from a loss of power s

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide232. If you installed an optional redundant power supply, check that the BCKP LED is a steady green.3. C

25Chapter 3TroubleshootingThis section contains guidelines for troubleshooting the media converter in the event a problem occurs.If the Main LED is OF

Troubleshooting26If the T-LNK LED for a twisted pair port is OFF, check the following:❑ Check to be sure the node connected to the port is powered ON.

27Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions: W x H x D 44.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 4.4 cm (17.3 in x 10.4 in x 1.75 in)Weight: 4.2 k

Technical Specifications28Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions CertificationsEMI/RFI: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, ICES Class AElectri

29Appendix BTranslated Safety and Emission Information Important: This appendix contains multiple-language translations for the safety statements in t

Translated Safety and Emission Information30Standards: This product meets the following standards:  1 RFI Emission FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCC

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide31 11 ELECTRICAL - TYPE CLASS 1 EQUIPMENT THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. Power plug must be connected

Electrical Safety and Emission StatementsivIMPORTANTE: O Anexo B contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este equipamento. Quando v

Translated Safety and Emission Information32Normen: Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Normen. 1 Hochfrequenzstörung EN55022

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide33Standarder: Dette produkt tilfredsstiller de følgende standarder. 1 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemiss

Translated Safety and Emission Information34Eisen: Dit product voldoet aan de volgende eisen. 1 RFI Emissie EN55022 Klasse A 2 WAARSCHUWING: Binnen

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide35Normes: ce produit est conforme aux normes de suivantes: 1 Emission d’interférences radioélectriquesE

Translated Safety and Emission Information36Standardit: Tämä tuote on seuraavien standardien mukainen. 1 Radioaaltojen häirintä EN55022 Luokka A 2 V

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide37Standard: Questo prodotto è conforme ai seguenti standard. 1 Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofre

Translated Safety and Emission Information38Sikkerhetsnormer: Dette produktet tilfredsstiller følgende sikkerhetsnormer. 1 RFI stråling EN55022 Klas

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide39Padrões: Este produto atende aos seguintes padrões. 1 Emissão de interferência de radiofrequênciaEN5

40Estándares: Este producto cumple con los siguientes estándares. 1 Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A 2 ADVERTENCIA: en un entorno doméstico, este produ

AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide41Standarder: Denna produkt uppfyller följande standarder. 1 Radiostörning EN55022 Klass A 2 VARNING:

vContentsElectrical Safety and Emission Statements...iiiContents ...

ContentsviChapter 2Installation ... 13Selecting a Si

viiPrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Series Multichannel Ethernet Media Converte

PrefaceviiiContacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate info

1Chapter 1OverviewThe Ethernet AT-MCF106xx and the AT-MCF112xx Series Multichannel Media Converters are designed to extend the reach of your network b