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Magnum “14” 10Mb Media Converters
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3.6
Connecting Ethernet Media
Connecting Ethernet media to the Magnum Media Converter is very simple and
straightforward. Using a properly terminated media segment, simply attach the cable end
to the appropriate connector.
See Sections 4.2 - 4.3 for details of the LEDs on the media converter models.
3.6.1
Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45 ports)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T twisted pair
segment to the RJ-45 port on the Magnum Media Converters. The procedure is the same
for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair segments.
1. Using standard 10BASE-T media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45
plug into the RJ-45 connector of the Magnum Media Converter.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3. Use the LINK LED (non-Link pass-through models) to ensure proper
connectivity by noting that the LED will be illuminated when the units are
powered and proper connections established. If the LINK LED is not illuminated,
change the setting of the up-link switch (See Section 4.4 for up-link switch