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Table 4-2. Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs

LED State	Indication	Possible Cause		Corrective Action

1 Blink	No Light	Insufficient		Check 10BASE-FL
(continued)	Received	optical power		Module optical power
		received.		using a light meter.

				Check optical power
				of remote device.

				If optical power levels
				are OK, check cable; it
				may be bad or too
				long.

		Bad remote		Replace remote device.
		device.

		Bad 10BASE-FL		Replace module.
		Module.

2 Blinks	Port	Bad fiber		Clean and reconnect
	Partitioned	connections.		fiber (both ends).

		Bad remote		Replace remote device.
		device.

		Broken fiber.		Check and fix RX fiber
				link.

		Bad 10BASE-FL		Replace Module.
		Module.

3 Blinks	FIFO error or	Check optical		Verify that optical
	MAU jabber	power.		power level is correct.
	lockup
	lockup	Bad fiber		Clean and reconnect
	protection	Bad fiber		Clean and reconnect
	protection	connections.		TX fiber (both ends).
		connections.		TX fiber (both ends).

		Broken or		Check and fix RX fiber
		cracked fiber.		link.

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Contents Page Vcci Class 1 Compliance Page Page Contents Installing and Operating the Module Appendix a Specifications Page Figures Page Tables Page How to Use This Guide AudienceStructure of This Guide Text Convention Example Document ConventionsText Conventions Related Documents 3Com DocumentsReference Documents Page Introduction 10BASE-FL Module Description 10BASE-FL and Foirl Ieee Standards Comparison Theory of OperationBASE-F Standards 10BASE-F Standard DescriptionBASE-FL Module Connections Designing and ExpandingtheNetwork Understanding the General Rules Basic Network RulesSeven Basic Network Rules Rule Definition Recommendations/NotesAs equivalent distance. Every Assume that one LAN Product Equivalent LAN EquivalenceLAN Product Equivalent Distances Determining Maximum 10BASE-FL Link Distances Calculating Maximum Link DistanceDetermining Link Budget BASE-FL Module Optical Power Budget Cable Size Transmit Receive Optical Link Loss PowerDBm ONline toSplicing Connector and Splice Insertion Loss Connector Type Range of Loss Per Typical Loss dB Pair dBTypical Fiber Loss Characteristics Splice Type Range of Loss dB Typical Loss dBExample Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Meter Fiber Link With Mechanical SpliceExample Fiber Link Through Patch Panels Meter Fiber Link Through Two Patch PanelsStar Configuration Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling StructureSerial Configuration Star-Wiring Configuration10BASE-FL Module Configurations Serial Configuration Using 10BASE-FL Modules10BASE-FL Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk All-10BASE-FL Network with 3 Concentrators Example a Network with 3 Concentrators Example a Network with 6 ConcentratorsNetwork with 6 Concentrators 10BASE-FL Backbone, Unshielded Twisted Pair to-the-Desk Fiber Equivalent Distances Between TransceiversTotal Fiber Number Equivalent PathExample Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Sample Configuration Distance Calculation 10BASE-FB Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk Sample Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk Configuration Example Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-DeskConnecting External Network Devices Example Connecting a Thin Ethernet 10BASE2 Segment IeeeDesigning and Expanding the Network 2 Standard Redundant Configuration In this configuration Fault-Tolerant ConfigurationsConfiguring Ports for Fault Tolerance Implementing Backbone Cable Plant Fault Tolerance Setting Redundancy10. Redundant Fiber Backbone Configuration Remote Failure Signaling Implementing Total Backbone Fault Tolerance 11. Total Backbone Fault-Tolerant Configuration12. Network With 3 Concentrators ONline Ethernet 10BASE-FL Installation and Operation Guide Installing and Operating the Module Precautionary Procedures Unpacking ProceduresStep Procedure Section Title Quick InstallationQuick Installation Procedures Setting the Dip Switches Setting Dip Switch SW1 BASE-FL Module Dip Switch LocationsFunction Off Default Dip Switch SW1 SettingsFactory Switch Setting Switch Function Factory Default Setting Dip Switch SW2Dip Switch SW2 Settings for Switches 1 to Installing the Module Dip Switch SW2 Settings for Switches 5Switch Settings Channel SelectionInstalling the 10BASE-FL Module BASE-FL Module Connection Configuring the Module Enabling Ports Selecting a Network Enabling Port RedundancySET Port slot.port Mode Redundant slot.port Enabling Remote Failure Signaling BASE-FL Modules Connected with Redundancy/RFS EnabledShowing Module Configuration Saving Module ConfigurationShows the location of these indicators Monitoring the Front PanelBASE-FL Module Faceplate and ONline System Concentrator Interpreting the 10BASE-FL Module LEDs LED Name Color State IndicatesNetwork Check Codes LED State Module Is Configured forVerifying the LED and Network Assignments Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDsLED Name Possible Cause Corrective Action StateLED State Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Replace remote device RFS Troubleshooting Technical AssistanceONline Ethernet 10BASE-FL Installation and Operation Guide Specifications General Specifications Table A-1. General SpecificationsTable A-2. Transmit Power Peak Values Optical SpecificationsTransmitter Specifications Supported Fiber Optic Cables Receiver SpecificationsTable A-3. Receiver Specifications Power Requirements Table A-4. Fiber Optic Interface SpecificationsTable A-5. Power Requirements Fiber Optic InterfaceEnvironmental Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsTable A-6. Electrical Specifications Table A-7. Mechanical Specifications10BASE-FL Cable and Connector Specifications Fiber Cables and ConnectorsTable A-8. Connector Type Part Number Connector Type Part NumberTechnical Support On-line Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Site Support from Your Network SupplierEmail Technical Support Support from 3Com Accessing the 3Com MIB Returning Products for Repair3Com Technical Publications Page Index Index RFS VDE compliance Verify LED Operation, 3-19Network Assignment