ZyXEL Communications MC100FX-SC2-30 User Manual

MC100FX-SC2-A

MC100FX-SC30-A

100Base-TX UTP to 100Base-FX

Fiber SC Media Converters

User’s Guide

Version 1.0

10 / 2006

MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide

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Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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Certifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operations.

FCC Warning

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital switch,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This device 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 device 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:

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Notices

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASS 1
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11.
PRODUIT CONFORME SELON 21 CFR 1040.10 ET 1040.11.

Safety Warnings

For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
Do NOT store things on the device.
Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.
Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high

voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble

this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North

America or 230V AC in Europe).

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Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the product

where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.

Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new

one.

Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote

risk of electric shock from lightning.

Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.

This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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 deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any
replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or
higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the
product has been 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 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.

Registration

Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at
www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduc tion....................................................................................................................................1

Key Features.................................................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2 Applications ....................................................................................................................................3

Application Diagram I................................................................................................................................. 3

Application Diagram II...............................................................................................................................3

Chapter 3 Hardware........................................................................................................................................5

Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................5

100Base-TX port..........................................................................................................................................6

100Base-FX port ..........................................................................................................................................6

LED Indicators.............................................................................................................................................6

Link Fault Signaling....................................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel....................................................................................................................................................7

DIP Switches.................................................................................................................................................8

Loop-back Testing........................................................................................................................................8

Local Loop-back ..........................................................................................................................................9

Remote Loop-back.......................................................................................................................................9

NWay DIP-switch Setting.......................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4 Specifications................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................13

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Customer Support

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

Required Information

• Product model and serial number.

• Warranty Information.

• Date on which you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to try and solve it.

Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)

• Support E-mail: [e-mail]

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• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science Park,
Hsinchu 300, Taiwan

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Denmark

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• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications UK, Ltd.,11 The Courtyard, Eastern Road,
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“+” is the (prefix) number you dial to make an international telephone call.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

The MC100FX-SC2/30-A media converter allows seamless integration between a (Fast) Ethernet
network using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cabling and a fiber network.

The MC100FX-SC2-A media converter comes with a built-in multimode fiber transceiver module
with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 2km.

The MC100FX-SC30-A media converter comes with a built-in single-mode fiber transceiver
module with SC connector that can be used for distances of up to 30km.

Use the LEDs to quickly check the status and the DIP switches to set the transmission settings
and Link Fault Signaling.

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Key Features

Each media converter has the following key features:

• Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port

• Link Fault Signaling

• Store-and-forward at full-wire speed

• Auto-negotiation, NWay support

• Half / Full duplex mode selection

• Remote and local Loop-back Testing via DIP switch

• Extends distances to up to 2km (6600 feet) with multi-mode fiber and up to 30km (99000 feet)

with long-haul single-mode fiber

• Compatible with other 10Base-T & 100Base-TX /FX devices

• FCC Class A & CE approved

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Chapter 2

Applications

To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to-back as
illustrated.

Application Diagram I

In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating
increased capacity for each user (node) on the local area network.

Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch

Multi-mode 2Km

Single Mode 30Km

Application Diagram II

In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a server aggregation for an enterprise
configuration. It is providing a 100Mbps full-duplex link to workgroups of 10/100 switches
located on separate floors within a single building.

Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Server

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Multi-mode 2Km

Single Mode 30Km

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Chapter 3

Hardware

The media converter can be placed on a desktop. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation
from and adequate ventilation around the device.

Do not place heavy objects on the media converter.

Front Panel

The front panel consists of an RJ-45 port for 100 Mbps UTP connections, LED indicators, and a
built-in fiber transceiver with SC connector.

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100Base-TX port

The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can
operate in half- and full-duplex transfer modes. This port also offers automatic MDI/MDI-X
crossover detection that gives the device true "plug-n-play" capability – just plug the network
cable into the port and the port will adjust according to the end-node device automatically. The
RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable of Category 3, 4, 5 or better.

100Base-FX port

The 100BASE-FX port has a fiber Fast Ethernet link to your network device. Compliant with
IEEE 802.3u, this port can transmits data at 100Mbps in full duplex mode across distances of up
to 2km over multi-mode fiber-optic cable, and 30km over single-mode fiber-optic cable. The fiber
port has SC fiber connectors.

LED Indicators

This Converter has LED indicators located at the front of the device.
The LEDs have been designed to give at-a-glance readings of different conditions and provides

‘real-time’ connectivity information. Below is an interpretation of their functions:

Port and Unit LEDs

LED Condition Status

100

LNK/ACT

FDX/COL

PWR

LFS

On (Green) The port is operating at 100Mbps

Off The port is operating at 10Mbps

On (Green) Illuminated when connectors are attached

Flashing (Green) Data traffic passing through port

Off No valid link established on port

On (Amber) Port is operating at full-duplex

Flashing (Amber) Indicates collisions

Off Port is operating at half-duplex

On (Green) converter is receiving power

Off Power off or failure

On (Red) Disruption of connection in copper or fiber segment

Off Copper / fiber segment is normal

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Link Fault Signaling

LFS is a function that is extremely beneficial in terms of network status monitoring. The LFS
LED will immediately light to indicate when a cable has been severed or when some other cause
of disruption in service has occurred. The LFS function monitors both copper and fiber segments
giving a total connection status report.
Set LFS to ON position for normal operational use.
Set LFS to OFF position when installing cables or when testing the network connection.

Note: The LFS feature influences both fiber and copper segments. Therefore, when disruption
occurs on either segment, the LFS feature will be activated and the LED will light to indicate that
the entire connection is down.

Rear Panel

The rear panel contains a power port, a power LED, and DIP Switches. Connect the included
power adapter (12V DC voltage with minimum 0.8A current) to the port labeled 12VDC 800mA
and connect the power adaptor to a power supply (outlet).

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DIP Switches

DIP 1 Enables / disables auto-negotiation (RJ-45)

DIP 2 Copper port (RJ-45) duplex mode: full- or

half-duplex

DIP 3 Copper port (RJ-45) data bit rate: 10Mbps or

100Mbps

DIP 4 Fiber port duplex mode: full-duplex or

half-duplex

DIP 5 Enables / disables Link Fault Signaling(LFS)

DIP 6 Enables / disables Local Loop-back (LLB)

DIP 7 Enables / disables Remote Loop-back (RLB)

Loop-back Testing

This Converter features DIP switches for activating local and remote loop-back diagnostic test
functions. Use local loop-back to check if the copper segment is connected properly, and use
remote loop-back to check if the fiber segment is connected properly. Please see the figure below:

Dip Switch 6 ON: enables local loop back function
OFF: disables local loop back function
Dip Switch 7 ON: enables remote loop back function
OFF: disables remote loop back function

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Make sure that the cables are connected properly before getting started. Conduct either the local
or remote test, not both at the same time. Follow the steps below to perform the diagnostic tests.

Local Loop-back

1. Test Condition set-up – for an accurate result, be sure to set the DIP switches according to

the table below:

Test Condition

DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF ON OFF

Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF

2. Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given.

Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following:

z Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (between 1 and 1000).
z Click on the START button.
z The program will send a testing message that will loop in the copper segment – it will then

display a pass/fail result.

Remote Loop-back

1. Test Condition set-up – to produce an accurate result, set switches according to the table

below:

Test Condition

DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Converter A OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF OFF
Converter B OFF FD 100 FD OFF OFF ON

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2. Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given.

Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following:

 Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (between 1 and 1000).
 Click on the START button.
 The program will send a testing message that will loop in the fiber segment, it will then

display a pass/fail result.

Note

Be sure to deactivate both local and
remote loop-back test functions for
normal converter operations

NWay DIP-switch Setting

Use the NWay DIP switch to activate NWay operations.
Factory Default: NWay DIP switch set to ON position. Check that the networking device that will

be connected to the Converter supports NWay.

If YES: Check that the NWay DIP switch is set to the ON position. The Converter

will automatically set the optimum speed and duplex mode on the copper segment. Users can skip
the settings for DIP switches 2 and 3 when NWay is activated.

If NO: Set the NWay DIP switch to the OFF position.

Then use DIP switch 2 to manually select between half- (HD) and full-duplex (FD) modes. Use
DIP switch 3 to manually select between 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds. Set NWay DIP switch to
OFF position when connecting to an auto-sensing device that only supports 10/100Mbps
detection. Some older network switches only support the auto-sensing of speed, and NOT
auto-detection of speed and duplex mode (auto-negotiation).

Important

In order to configure DIP switches 2
(duplex mode) and 3 (speed), you
must set DIP switch 1 (NWay) to the
OFF position

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Note: If you experience the following problems, please check if the NWay switch is

properly set:

z The LNK (link) LED is not lit and the connection cannot be established

The LNK LED is lit and the connection is good, but cannot transmit or receive data

z

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Chapter 4

Specifications

ITEM SPECIFICATION

Ethernet and Fiber
Standards

Fiber

Wavelength

Fiber Distance

Ethernet Port

LEDs PWR, 100, LFS, FDX, COL, LNK, ACT

Power External adapter: 12V DC at minimum 0.8A

Dimensions 109.2 x 73.8 x 23.4 mm (L x W x H)

Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 50ºC

Humidity Operating: 10% to 90%RH

EMC FCC Part 15 of Class A & CE approved

IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u
(100BASE-TX/FX Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3x (Flow Control
and Back pressure)

Transceiver with SC connector

1310nm (multi-mode), 1310nm (single-mode)

Multi-mode Fiber (2km) Single-mode Fiber (30km)

CAT-5 (100Mbps) unshielded twisted pair cable.
Auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X) and auto-negotiation support

Storage: -20ºC to 70ºC

Storage: 5% to 90%RH

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Troubleshooting

Use the LEDs to identify possible problems and then take corrective action.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES

The PWR LED

is off

The 100M LED

is off

The LNK/ACT

(Ethernet) LED is
off

Make sure you are using the supplied power adaptor and that it is
plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check that the power
source is turned on.

If the problem persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this
case, you should contact your local vendor.

Check if the media converter has a connection with a 10Mbps
Ethernet device.
Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter
and the Ethernet device. The distance between them should not be
more than 100 meters
Check for faulty Ethernet cables. If the connected Ethernet device
does not support auto-negotiation, turn on DIP switch 2 and 3 to
force a 100 Mbps full-duplex link.

If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on), then check if
the fiber link is down (thereby forcing the Ethernet link down).

Check the Ethernet cable connection between the media converter
and the Ethernet device. The distance between them should not be
more than 100 meters
Check for faulty Ethernet cables.
Check that the Ethernet device supports auto-negotiation at half/full
duplex and 100MBps speed.

If Link Fault Signaling is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on), then check if
the fiber link is down (thereby forcing the Ethernet link down).

Chapter 5

The FDX/COL

(Ethernet) LED is
off

The RJ-45 port is operating in half-duplex mode or the Ethernet link
is down. See above for possible causes and remedies.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES

The LNK/ACT

(Fiber) LED is off

Check the fiber cable connection between the media converter and
the remote device. Check that the distance between them does not
exceed limits for single mode (MC100FX-SC30-A) or multi mode
fiber (MC100FX-SC2-A).
Check for faulty cables.
Check what duplex mode the remote device supports and then set
DIP switch 2 (FD for full-duplex and HD for half-duplex).

If Link Loss Forwarding is enabled (DIP switch 5 is on), then check if
the Ethernet link is down (thereby forcing the fiber link down).

The FDX/COL

(Fiber) LED is off

The fiber port is operating in half-duplex mode or the fiber link is
down. See above for possible causes and remedies.

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