2.2 Install the Converter

This section describes how to install your FT-90X Web Smart Media Converter and make connections to the converter. Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. The hardware installation of PLANET FT-90X Web Smart Media Converter do not need software configuration. To install your FT-90X on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps.

10/100Base-TX Cat. 5/5e TP Cable Network

FT-90X

10/100Base-TX to 1000Base-FX

Web Smart Media Converter

100Base-FX Fiber Network

2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation

To install a FT-90X stand-alone, on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:

Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station in a network to which the FT-90X will be attached.

Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network.

Step 3: Attach fiber cable from the FT-90X to the fiber network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.

Step 4: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the FT-90X and verify that the Power LED lights up.

Step 5: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR LEDs should light when all cables are attached.

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