ZyXEL MC100FX-SC30, MC100FX-SC2 User Guide

MC100FX-SC2

MC100FX-SC30

100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX

Fiber SC Media Converters

User’s Guide

Version 1.0

11/2004

MC100FX-SC2/30 User’s Guide

Copyright

Copyright © 2004 by ZyXEL Communications
Corporation.

The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as
a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any
language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL
Communications Corporation.

Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or
use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it
convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products
described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change
without notice.

Trademarks

Trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification
purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.

Federal Communications

Commission (FCC)

FCC Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operations.

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FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CE Mark Warning:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

Taiwanese BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) A Warning:

Certifications

Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com.

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is
free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to
two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and
upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure
due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its
discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components
without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall

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deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper
operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re­manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will
be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if
the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of
God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive
remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be
held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of
character to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center
for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must
be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured
when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or
those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the
discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and
labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to
the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
country to country.

Safety Warnings

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk
of electric shock from lightening.

General Syntax Conventions

 For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as shorthand for “for

instance”, and “i.e.” as shorthand for “that is” or “in other words”
throughout this manual.

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 The MC100FX-SC2 and MC100FX-SC30 may be referred to as

the MC100 or media converter or device in this manual.

ZyXEL Web Site

The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional
support documentation and an online glossary of networking terms.

Table of Contents

Copyright .....................................................................................2

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) .........................2

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ............................................................3

Introduction .................................................................................7

Key Features ...............................................................................8

Applications ................................................................................9

Hardware ...................................................................................10

Front Panel ................................................................................10

Rear Panel .................................................................................14

Specifications ...........................................................................14

Troubleshooting........................................................................16

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Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer
support.

WORLDWIDE NORTH AMERICA GERMANY

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.com

http://www.zyxel.com.tw

SPAIN FRANCE DENMARK

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.es

NORWAY SWEDEN FINLAND

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.no

Tel: [phone]

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.us.zyxel.com

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.fr

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.se

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.de

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.dk

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

http://www.zyxel.fi

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