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IMC Networks MCPC 10/100 User Manual

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Modes of Operation (ISA Version)

The McPC 10/100 features three modes of operation: Auto Negotiation mode,
Force-10 mode and Force-100 mode. Configure the McPC 10/100 for one of these
modes (factory default is Auto Negotiation mode). Refer to the Link Fault Detection
section for information on Link Fault Detection.

NOTE

The McPC 10/100 cannot be manually set for Half- or Full-Duplex. Duplex is

determined by the devices to which the McPC 10/100 is connected.


Auto Negotiation mode is the mode most ideally suited for the McPC 10/100. In
this mode, the converter will optimally and automatically configure for speed (10 or
100 Mbps) depending on the capabilities of the end stations.

To enable Auto Negotiation mode, set switch 6 to the ON position, with switches 7
and 8 in the OFF position.

Auto Negotiation Mode

In Force 10 mode, theMcPC10/100 acts as a 10Base-T to 10Base-FL media
converter; 100 Mbps signals are not accepted.

To enable Force 10 mode, set switch 7 and 8 to the ON position, with switch 6 in
the OFF position.

Force 10 Mode


In Force 100 mode, the McPC 10/100 acts as a 100Base-TX to 100Base-SX multi-
mode or 100Base-FX single-mode fiber media converter; 10 Mbps signals are not
accepted.

To enable Force 100 mode, set switch 7 to the ON position, with switches 6 and 8 in
the OFF position.

Force 100 Mode