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10/100Base-TX Industrial Ethernet Extender
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This quick start guide describes how to install and use the Ethernet Extender. The Ethernet
Extender introduced here provides one channel for Ethernet over existing voice grade copper
wire.
Product Overview
Product Features
y One 10/100BaseTX (TX) Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector
y Auto negotiation of speed and duplex mode on TX port
y Auto MDIX on TX port
y Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BaseT and IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX standards
y One Ethernet Extender port with RJ-11 connector
y Ethernet Extender port auto senses the speed of 1/3/5/10/15/20/25/30/40/50Mbps
y One DIP switch for configuring Ethernet Extender local or remote mode
y Status LEDs
y External AC to DC power adapter
y Used as a stand-alone device or with a chassis
y Hot-swappable when used with a chassis
Packing List
When you unpack this product package, you will find the items listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report
any apparent damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller.
y The Ethernet Extender
y User’s Manual
y AC to DC Power Adaptor
Ethernet Extender Mode Settings
Ethernet Extender mode settings are made very simple by means of a switch at the rear panel of the Ethernet
Extender. The switch has two positions for Ethernet Extender mode settings. Refer to the table below for more
details. One device must be set to Loc and the other to Rmt when two devices are connected.
Loc Rmt
The device operates in local mode The device operates in remote mode
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10/100Base-TX Industrial Ethernet Extender
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Front Panel & LEDs
The LED indicators give you instant feedback on status of the Ethernet Extender:
LEDs State Indication
Steady
Power on
Pwr
stands for POWER
Pwr
Off Power off
Ethernet
Steady
A valid Ethernet connection established
Lnk stands for LINK
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving Ethernet data
Act stands for ACTIVITY
Lnk/Act
Off Neither valid Ethernet connection established nor transmitting/receiving Ethernet data
Steady
Ethernet Connection in full duplex mode
Fdx stands for FULL-DUPLEX
Fdx
Off Ethernet Connection in half-duplex mode
Ethernet Extender
Green
The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 1Mbps, up to 1900M
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Amber
The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 3Mbps, up to 1800M
Green The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 5Mbps, up to 1600M
2
Amber
The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 10Mbps, up to 1400M
Green The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 15Mbps, up to 1200M
3
Amber The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 20Mbps, up to 1000M
Green The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 25Mbps, up to 800M
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Amber
The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 30Mbps, up to 700M
4 + 2 Amber The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 40Mbps, up to 600M
4 + 3 Amber The Ethernet Extender port transmitting/receiving at 50Mbps, up to 300M
Rmt Steady The device operates in remote mode
Loc Steady The device operates in local mode
Err Steady Error occurred
Lnk Steady A valid connection established
Connecting to Power
This Ethernet Extender is a plug-and-play device. Connect the supplied AC to DC power adaptor to the receptacle
on the rear panel of the Ethernet Extender, and then attach the plug into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range
from 100 to 240V AC.
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