Fiberdyne Labs FHC-1000, FHC-1020, FHC-1060, FHC-1080, FHC-1100 User Manual

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Overview

The Fiberdyne Labs FHC 10/100 Series Media Converter makes it possible to mix network media to optimize
total cost of ownership when you are extending legacy twisted-pair network to a fiber-optic backbone. It is primarily

designed for larger and higher bandwidth demanding workgroups that require expansion of the Ethernet network.
The 10/100Mbps media converter series features a RJ45 jack and ST/SC fiber optic connectors, connecting the
10/100Mbps network to the 100BASE-FX (fiber optic) network. At full duplex mode, the converter can extend
distance up to 2 kilometers for multimode fiber and up to 100 kilometers for single mode fiber, maximize conversion
options and network design flexibility.

FCC warning

The F HC 1 0/100 series media converter have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These standards are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when these devices are operated in commercial environment These
devices can use, generate and radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interface to radio
communications unless installed in accordance with this User’s Guide. Operation of this device in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interface which will make the user responsible for the appropriate remedial action at
his/her own expense.

CE mark Warning

These are Class A products. In a domestic environment these products may cause radio interface in which case the
user will need to consider adequate preventative measures.

Package Content

Thank you for purchasing our Ethernet Media Converter. Before you start installing the Media Converter, verify the
following items in the package

o

Media Converter

o

User’s Manual

o

Power Adapter

Features

·Compliant with IEEE802.3 10Base-T, and IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX/FX standards

·Support auto-negotiation function in TP port to detect speed (10/100M) and duplex mode (full/half) automatically

· Support auto uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X) in TP port, no more cross-over cable

· Extend fiber-optic distance up to 100km with single mode fiber

· Provide various fiber-optic interfaces with ST/SC/FC connectors

· Mountable in the FHC-4000 converter chassis (optional card package)

New features (optional)

· Auto Uplink: User can connect to PC or switch/hub by using either straight-through or cross-over

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Port type

Cable Type

Max. Length

10/100BASE-T

Cat.3.4.5 UTP. RJ-45

100 meters

100BASE-FX

Multi-mode Fiber of 62.5/125u

2km

100BASE-FX

Single-mode Fiber of 1310nm (9 or
10/125µm)

20~100km

LED

Status

Indication

FEF
Steady

Lit when local FX port receive signal from remote
port

Off

NO Receiving

SPD
Steady

When TP data transmission speed is 100M

Off

When TP data transmission speed is 10M

Flashing

Collision occurred

Off

Connection in half-duplex mode

FXLink/Act
Steady

Lit When fiber cable connection with remote
device is good

Flash

FX data exchange

PWR

Steady

The power is on

TXLink/Act
Steady

Lit When UTP cable connection with remote
device is good

Flash

TP data exchange

FDX
Steady

Connection in full duplex mode

Off

Connection in half-duplex mode

cable. It will automatically detect the type of cable and link the connection.

· Link Fault Pass-Through: When cable in one end is OUT (disconnected/damaged/at fault), it will inform the
other end by turning OFF the remote end's link LEDs.

Cable Connection of FHC 10/100 Series Media Converters

LED Indication

Please refer to the following table for LED indication of FHC 10/100-Series (External power)

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