Section I: Basic Features 15
Chapter 1
OverviewThe AT-PC232/POE Media Converter is designed to extend the distance
of your network by converting 10 /100Base Ethernet data between copper
and fiber network cables and to provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
to a Powered Device (PD) connected to the copper port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❒“Introduction” on page 16
❒“Key Features” on page 17
❒“10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port” on page18
❒“100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port” on page 20
❒“Operating Modes” on page 21
❒“Power over Ethernet” on page 24
❒“LEDs” on page 26
❒“DIP Switches” on page 29
❒“A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching” on page 30
❒“Network Topologies” on page31