KTI Networks KC-300D manual Introduction, Key Features

1. Introduction

The 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX media converter series provides a media conversion allowing high-speed integration of fiber optic and twisted- pair segments. With 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX support, the converters provide seamless translation between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. A complete set of LEDs allows for quick status verification.

1.1 Key Features

The media converters also provide the following key features:

•Convert speed and media type

•Support full wire speed conversion

•Support 10Mbps and 100Mbps speed on TP connections

•Auto MDI/MDI-X detection function on the TP port

•Auto-negotiation function on the TP port

•Link fault pass through function

•Provide manual configuration settings for TP port to support connection to non-auto-negotiation devices

•Transparent to 802.1Q VLAN tagged packets

•Far End Fault function on FX port

•Support wide range of fiber options on the FX port

•Support media converter center chassis installation

•Support center chassis management

•Provide user-inaccessible settings for specific system applications

•Low power consumption

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