Allied Telesis AT-PC232/POE manual Connecting to the Copper Port

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Chapter 2: Installation

Verify that you are using the appropriate type of fiber optic cabling.

Verify that the operating specifications of the converter’s fiber optic port are compatible with the fiber optic port on the remote end- node.

The fiber optic port has two SC connectors, as shown in

Figure 10 on page 42. Each connects to a separate fiber strand. One is for receiving data and the other is for transmitting data. When connecting a fiber optic cable to the port, be sure that the receiver fiber connector is connected to the transmitter connector on the remote end-node, and the transmitter fiber connector is connected to the receiver connector on the remote node.

Transmitting

Fiber

Connector

TX 1 RX

Receiving

Fiber

Connector

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Figure 10. SC Ports

3. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the link partner.

To connect a twisted pair cable to Port 2 on the AT-PC232/POE Media Converter, perform the following procedure:

1.Connect a twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector to the 10/100Base-TX port, as shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 11. Connecting to the RJ-45 Copper Ports

When connecting a twisted pair cable to an RJ-45 twisted pair port, observe the following guidelines:

An RJ-45 connector should fit snugly into the port on the converter. The tab on the connector should lock the connector into place.

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Contents Installation Guide Page Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards Translated Safety Statements Contents Page Figures Figures Tables Tables Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document Symbol Meaning DescriptionWhere to Find Web-based Guides Management Software Updates Contacting Allied TelesisOverview ChapterIntroduction AT-PC232/POE Front PanelKey Features Type of Connector Port Speed Duplex Mode 10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair PortMaximum Distance Type of Cabling Auto MDI/MDI-X Port Pinouts 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port Optical Receiver SensitivityLink Test Mode MissingLink Mode Operating ModesSmart MissingLink Mode Setting the Operating Mode Power over Ethernet Power Budgeting Implementation Minimum Power Maximum Power ClassLEDs Color DescriptionAuto Operating Mode LEDs PoE PWR LEDsDIP Switches Few Basics about Ethernet Switching MAC Address Table Store ForwardNetwork Topologies Standalone TopologyBack-to-Back Topology Back-to-Back TopologyInstallation Verifying the Package Contents Speed Type of Cable Planning the InstallationMaximum Speed Cable TypeReviewing the Safety Guidelines Selecting a SiteAT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide Installation Desktop Installation Wall-Mount Installation Positioning the Switch onto the Wall ScrewsCabling the Ports Cabling the Fiber Optic PortsConnecting to the Copper Port AT-PC232/POE Media Converter Installation Guide Configuring the DIP Switches Port Function Position Description SwitchInstalling the Power Cord Retaining Clip Inserting the Retaining Clip into the Retaining BracketApplying AC Power Connecting the AC Power Cord240 Verifying the Installation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AT-S63 Web Browser User’s Guide for AT-9400 Stacks Troubleshooting Section II Advanced Operations Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTemperature PhysicalPin Signal Agency Certifications10/100Base-TX Port Pinouts 100Base-FX Port Specifications Property ValueChapter Technical Specifications Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Appendix BUsing a Cartridge-Type Cleaner 102 Using a Swab 157 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

AT-PC232/POE specifications

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