
fiber link on either the transmit or receive line will be passed through to the local copper connection thus notifying the connected device.
If the Media Converter has been set to Link
Note: If it is required to either generate or detect the FEF signal, then the FEF switch needs to be set.
Disabled: The Media Converter Module will not monitor for or generate Far End Fault.
The following diagram is an illustration of the operation of this feature.
(A)– Remote Media Converter setup for Far End Fault Enabled, Auto Negotiation – OFF and Link Mode – Standard.
(B)– Local Media Converter setup for Far End Fault - Enabled, Link
1 – (A) Loses fiber connection on its receiver.
2 – (A) Sends FEF.
3 – (B) Detects FEF signal and shuts down the fiber link.
4 – (B) Drops link on copper connection because Link
5 – (A) Link on copper connection is not affected because Link Mode is set to Standard.