3Com 5101T-FB-ST, 5101T-FB-SMA, 5101T-FB-FC manual Site Preparation and Placement

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Site Preparation and Placement

The 10BASE-FB Transceiver can be placed in the following locations:

On top of the device to which it is attached

On top of a desk

Attached directly to the AUI connection on the DTE

To avoid damage to the Fiber Optic cable and prevent accidental disconnection from the AUI cable, secure the transceiver and cables connec- tions.

3Com offers a velcro mount kit

(part # 9300-TM3) to secure your transceivers. To order this kit, contact your supplier or call 3Com Technical Support.

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10BASE-FB Transceiver Installation Guide Page VDE Class B Compliance Copyright Statement Table of Contents EEE Version Page Page Preface Intended AudienceThis guide is divided into five sections Transceiver Overview Transceiver Top PanelTransceiver Top Panel Transceiver DIP Switch Settings Switch Setting DescriptionTransceiver Front Panel Transceiver Front PanelTransceiver Rear Panel Fiber link transmit and receive SQE Test PortsTransceiver Rear Panel Alternate Collision Mode Transceiver LED DescriptionsHigh Power PWR SQE TestInstallation Half Step ModeSite Preparation and Placement Unpacking Procedures Verifying Transceiver Switch Settings Transceiver DIP Switch Default SettingsPage Page Connecting to Ethernet V2.0 and Ieee 802.3 Controllers Connecting to Ethernet V2.0 and Ieee 802.3 Repeaters Connecting Fiber Cables Connecting the AUI Cable Verifying Physical Link Operation To verify physical link operationTroubleshooting Status LEDPage Troubleshooting Using the Status LEDs LEDTroubleshooting Using the Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Status LEDs Troubleshooting Link Problems Troubleshooting System Problems Excessive CollisionsLate Collisions and Failure to Defer Miscellaneous Errors Signal Differences Transceiver CablesEEE VersionWire Sizes Transceiver Cable Wire Sizes Cable Type Signal Pair Power PairAUI Cable Pinout Chart Cable PinoutsCO-A Troubleshooting Transceiver Cables Symptoms of Faulty Transceiver CablesCauses of Fault Transceiver Cables Specifications Cable RecommendationsGeneral Specifications General SpecificationsOptical Interface Specifications Optical Interface SpecificationsTransmit Power Specifications Transmit PowerFiber Optic Cable Specifications Fiber Optic Cables CompatibilityAttachment Unit Interface Specifications AUI Specifications