GarrettCom TF14 User Manual
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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters
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2.4
Applications
The primary function of a 10Mb Ethernet Media Converter is to permit two
different 10Mb media types to coexist inexpensively within the same network by
allowing data to be transmitted and received between different media types.
Magnum “14” Media Converters are typically used where new 10BASE-T
networking equipment is being installed and connected to new / existing fiber or BNC
Ethernet cabling. Alternatively, two twisted-pair-to-fiber models (typically TF14 for
multi-mode and TF14s for single-mode) are convenient for inserting a fiber segment,
either full- or half-duplex, into a twisted pair environment in order to connect to a remote
workstation, hub or switch via fiber cabling, without increasing the repeater hop count.
The TF14-LP, with the Link Pass-through feature, is often desired for managed
networks, where the LINK indication passes-through from the fiber side to the TP side.
See Section 2.6 below for additional details.
Magnum “14” Media Converters have an external power supply, enabling them
to be used to convert signals among media that does not have a power source as part of
the cabling system, such as twisted pair, BNC and Fiber. (AUI ports can supply power).