ED3541 Hardened Ethernet Extender
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Preface
Audience
This guide is designed for the person who installs, configures, deploys, and maintains the Ethernet
network. This document assumes the reader has moderate hardware, computer, and Internet skills.
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Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................... iii
Changes in this Revision ........................................................................................... iii
Document Conventions ............................................................................................ iv
Safety and Warnings ................................................................................................ iv
Typographic Conventions ......................................................................................... iv
Contents ................................................................................................................... v
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 7
Key Features ............................................................................................................. 8
Quick Start Guide ................................................................ ...................................... 9
2 Unpacking and Installation ................................................................................ 10
Unpacking the Hardware ......................................................................................... 11
Hardware Features .................................................................................................. 11
Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 11
Top Panel .......................................................................................................... 13
Side Panels ....................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Hardened Ethernet Extender .............................................................. 14
Preparing the Site .............................................................................................. 15
Installing the Hardened Ethernet Extender ........................................................ 15
Connecting to the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port ....................................................... 16
Connecting to Ethernet Extender Port ............................................................... 16
Checking the Installation .................................................................................... 16
Applying DC Power ........................................................................................... 16
3 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................. 19
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions .................................................................. 20
Configuration ..................................................................................................... 20
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Hardened Ethernet Extender Integrity ................................................................ 20
Auto-Negotiation ................................................................................................ 20
Technology .............................................................................................................. 21
Power ...................................................................................................................... 21
Mechanical .............................................................................................................. 21
Interface .................................................................................................................. 22
Environment ............................................................................................................ 23
Regulatory Approvals .............................................................................................. 23
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ED3541 Hardened
Ethernet Extender from EtherWAN Systems, Inc. Your EtherWAN
Hardened Ethernet Extender is a state-of-the-art IEEE-compliant
network solution designed for users who require
high-performance to eliminate bottlenecks and increase
productivity.
To simplify installation, the Hardened Ethernet Extender is
shipped ready for use.
Key Features (page 8)
Quick Start Guide (page 9)
1 Introduction
Figure 1-1. ED3541 Hardened Ethernet Extender
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Key Features
This section summarizes the key features of the ED3541 Hardened Ethernet Extender.
One 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector
Auto negotiation of speed and duplex mode on Ethernet port
Auto MDIX on Ethernet port
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standards
One Ethernet Extender port with RJ-11 connector or Termianl Block
Ethernet Extender port auto senses the speed
DIP switch for configuring Ethernet Extender Auto or Local mode, to turn on or off link down relay
Status LEDs
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