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Connecting the network cables – Allied Telesis AT-MC102XLPCI User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Connecting the Network Cables

The AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter has an SC type fiber optic
connector with a transmit and receive ports and one twisted-pair
connector.

See Appendix A, “Fiber Optic Port Specifications” on page 39 for the fiber
optic cable specifications.

For the AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter, you need a twisted-pair cable.
For cable specifications and pinout information, see Appendix A, “RJ-45
Twisted-Pair Port Specifications” on page 38.

To connect a network cable to the adapter, perform the following
procedure:

Warning

The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 LED device. When the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage.

1. On the AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter, connect the fiber optic

cable to the Ethernet fiber optic port. See Figure 11.

Figure 11. Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to the AT-MC102XLPCI

Media Converter

2. Connect the opposite end of the fiber optic cable to the link partner of

the AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter.