Allied Telesis AT-2912T - Manual (Page 31)

AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2912T Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide
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Connecting the Network Cables
The AT-2712FX/SC adapter has two fiber optic connectors (transmit and
receive) for attaching the system to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE
802.3z compliant Fast Ethernet switch. The AT-2912T adapter has one
twisted-pair connector.
For the AT-2712FX/SC adapter you need a fiber optic cable. For
specifications for this cable, see the AT-2712FX/SC adapter data sheet.
For the AT-2912T adapter, you need a twisted-pair cable. For pin signals
and pinout information, see “10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port
Connectors” on page 90 and “Console Port Pinouts” on page 92.
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. Connect one end of the cable to the adapter.
2. For the AT-2712FX/SC adapter, connect the other end of the cable to
the appropriate Ethernet fiber optic port. For the AT-2912T adapter,
connect the other end of the cable to another twisted pair port.
Note
After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter port
LEDs should be functional. See “Physical Descriptions” on page 19
for a description of LED operation for each adapter model. For driver
installation and configuration instructions, refer to the software
configuration for a specific driver.
After you connect the system to the network and power is supplied, the
AT-2712FX/SC adapter attempts to establish the connection at 100
Mbps full-duplex only.