Cables
Connecting Fiber Cable
When connecting ber cable to a 1000Base -FX port on the converter,
be sure an SC or WDM connector is used. (Other INTELLINET NETWORK
SOLUTIONS Media Converter models may need cable t hat matches
their ST ports.) Follow the steps below to properly c onnect ber cable.
1. Remove and keep the ber port’s rubber cover. When not connected to
a be r cable, the rubber cover should be replaced to prote ct the optics
inside the device.
2. Check that the ber terminators are clean. You can clean the ca ble
plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cot ton ball moistened
with a little ethanol. Dirty ber termin ators on ber optic cables will
impair the quality of the light transmitted through the c able and lead
to degraded performance on the por t.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the SC/WDM port o n the converter
and the other end to the SC/WDM por t on the other device. NOTE:
When inserting the cable, be sure the tab on th e plug clicks into position
to ensure it’s properly seated.
4. Check the corresponding port LED on t he converter to make sure the
connection is valid.
Connecting Copper Cable
The 1000Base-T RJ -45 Ether net port ful ly supports auto-s ensing and au to-
negotiation. Follow the steps below to properly connect ber cable.
1. Insert one end of a Category 5 twisted pair cable into the RJ -45 port
on the converter and the other end into the port of the n etwork node.
2. Check the corresponding port L ED on the converter to make sure the
connection is valid.
Cable Installation Tips
Cables can affect network perfo rmance if not installed or positioned
properly. To help ensure your equipment operates at optimal levels:
• Try to maintain a bend radius that’s a minimum of 4x the diameter of
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