Comnet CWFE2SCM2 User Manual

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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

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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

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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.

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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.