About the McBasic
The McBasic series consists of low-cost, IEEE 802.3 single-conversion, 1U high, standalone media converters. The McBasic TP/FO converts 10Base-T twisted pair to 10Base-FL multi-mode or single-mode fiber and includes one RJ-45 connector and one pair of ST or SC connectors.
McBasic TP/BNC converts 10Base-T twisted pair to 10Base-2 thin coax and includes one RJ-45 connector and one BNC connector. Each McBasic includes diagnostic LEDs and an internal 100/240 VAC power supply.
Installing the McBasic
McBasic comes ready to install; configure after installation. To install McBasic, first make sure that the unit is placed on a suitable flat surface.
Attach the cables between the McBasic and each device that will be interconnected, then plug the unit into a reliable, filtered power source.
NOTE
The McBasic TP/FO does not auto-negotiate, therefore IMC Networks does NOT recommend connecting it to a switch, media converter or other device that ONLY auto-negotiates; connect to a device that is 10 Mbps or to a device that you can force to 10 Mbps.
Configuring McBasic
Once installed, configure McBasic TP/FO for the following:
•A crossover or pass-through connection for the twisted pair port
•Pulsing FiberAlert
Once installed, configure McBasic TP/BNC for the following:
•A crossover or pass-through connection for the twisted pair port
•BNC port termination (default = Enabled)
Twisted Pair Crossover/Straight-Through Switch
The twisted pair port on McBasic TP/FO and McBasic TP/BNC features a pushbutton switch, located next to the twisted pair connector, for selecting a crossover workstation connection or straight-through repeater/hub connection.
Select a straight-through connection by pressing the push-button IN. A crossover connection is selected when the push-button is OUT. If uncertain whether a crossover or straight-through connection is needed, set the push-button to the position that makes the TP LNK (link) LED glow.
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