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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
CWFE2SC(M)(S)2
COMMERCIAL GRADE 10/100 MBPS
ETHERNET 2 PORT MEDIA CONVERTER
1 CHANNEL: ELECTRICAL
OPTICAL
V1.25 – October 2010
The ComWorx™ VL CWFE2SC(M)(S)2 Ethernet 2 port media converters are designed to transmit
and receive 10/100 Mbps data over multimode or single mode optical fiber. The electrical
interface will Auto-Negotiate to a 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps Ethernet rate without any adjustments.
The optical interface operates at a 100 Mbps Ethernet rate. These media converters are
commercial grade for light industrial use.
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Content
Introduction ......................................................1
Features ......................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents.......................................................................................... 2
Hardware Description......................................3
Front Panel..................................................................................................... 3
Ports............................................................................................................... 3
LED Indicators................................................................................................ 4
DIP-switch...................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel...................................................................................................... 6
Cabling ........................................................................................................... 6
Problem Solving ...............................................7
Optical Fiber Specification ..............................8
Technical Specifications .................................9
Introduction
The ComNet CWFE2SC(M)(S)2 is a cost-effective solution for converting
10/100Base-TX electrical to and 100Base-FX fiber optic cable, It allows you
to extend the distance of your 100Base-FX network up to 2 kilometers for
multi-mode fiber or up to 30 kilometers for single-mode fiber. The ComNet
CWFE2SC(M)(S)2 gives you the option of choosing between the most
popular fiber cabling connectors: SC/multi-mode fiber connector and SC
single-mode fiber connectors. The CWFE2SC(M)(S)2 module provides you
with one fiber connector for your fiber optic cable and one Ethernet RJ45
port (Auto MDI/MDIX) for your 100BaseTX copper cable connection. There
are 4 DIP- switches to set the operation mode for UTP, Fiber ports and link
loss forwarding function.
Features
ComNet CWFE2SC(M)(S)2
Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x standards.
Converts between UTP cabling and fiber-optic cable.
One RJ45 connector, Auto-MDI/MDIX for UTP port.
Supports 10/100 Mbps Auto-negotiation for UTP port.
Fiber optic cabling connectivity up to 30Km.
Store-and-forward switching architecture.
One SC fiber connector for 100Base-FX optical transmission.
4DIP-switches to set the operation mode and Link- Lost-Forwarding
function.
6 LEDs for per port: 100, Link, Activity, Full, Collision, and per unit
Power.
External DC power adapter 12V/1A.
FCC Class A, CE, UL, and CUL Mark certification
Package Contents
Stand-alone converter module package contains following items.
Media Converter
AC-DC Power Adapter
User Guide
Compare the contents of your converter module with the checklist above. If
any item is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for service.