KTI Networks 2028 manual Installing an Optional Port Module, Diagnostic LED indicators

•Diagnostic LED indicators

The indicators provide the operating status of the hub and the network ports. The status includes power, partition, duplex, activity, and collision.

•Configuration switches

Two configuration switch groups are located on the rear of the switch unit. The switches are used for configuring the operation settings for all ports. The settings include mode, speed, and duplex.

2.4 Installing an Optional Port Module

Two types of port modules can be selected for the expansion port slot:

10/100BASE-TX port module

This module comes with one RJ-45 connector and one crossover switch on the front. It can support either one 10BASE-T connection or one 100BASE-TX connection. For dual-speed support, the module features the capability of speed auto-sensing.

Figure 2-5 10/100BASE-TX Port Module

100BASE-FX port module

This 100Mbps-based module complies with 100BASE-FX standard and comes with two ST connectors. It can support one fiber cable segment to a Fast Ethernet network.

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