Allied Telesis AT-MCF2012LC/1 - Manual (Page 5)

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Preface .............................................................................................................. 11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document .............................................................. 12
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................... 13
Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................... 14
Online Support ............................................................................................. 14
Email and Telephone Support...................................................................... 14
Warranty Registration .................................................................................. 14
Returning Products ...................................................................................... 14
Sales or Corporate Information .................................................................... 14
Management Software Updates................................................................... 14
Chapter 1: Overview ......................................................................................... 15
Features .............................................................................................................. 16
Front Panels ........................................................................................................ 18
Media Converter Channels.................................................................................. 19
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................... 20
Fiber Optic Ports ................................................................................................. 22
Port and Channel LEDs....................................................................................... 23
“A” Activity LED ............................................................................................ 23
“L” Link LED ................................................................................................. 24
CDC and FDC Duplex Mode and Collision LEDs ........................................ 28
LT, ML, and SML Channel Operating Mode LEDs....................................... 30
Channel Operating Modes .................................................................................. 31
Link Test Mode............................................................................................. 31
MissingLink Mode ........................................................................................ 31
Smart MissingLink Mode.............................................................................. 33
Guidelines to Using the Channel Operating Modes ..................................... 35
Mode Selection Button ........................................................................................ 36
Guidelines to Using the Media Converter Module............................................... 38
Chapter 2: Installation ...................................................................................... 41
Reviewing Safety Precautions............................................................................. 42
Planning the Installation ...................................................................................... 44
10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Cabling .......................................................... 44
Fiber Optic Cabling ...................................................................................... 45
Unpacking the Media Converter Module ............................................................. 46
Installing the Media Converter Module................................................................ 47
Cabling the Media Converter Module.................................................................. 52
Verifying the Installation ...................................................................................... 53
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