Allied Telesis AT-MC14 - Manual (Page 22)

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Installing the Media Converter
To install an AT-MC13 and AT-MC14 media converter, perform the following
procedure:
1. Remove all equipment from the package and store the packaging material
in a safe place.
Note
Do not remove the dust cover from the fiber optic port until you are
ready to connect the fiber optic cable. Dust contamination can adversely
impact the operating performance of the port and the media converter.
2. If you are installing the media converter on a desktop, attach the four
protective feet (provided) to each corner of the base of the unit. Do not
attach the rubber feet if you are installing the unit in an
AT-MCR12 chassis.
3. If you are installing the media converter in an AT-MCR12 chassis, refer to
the chassis’ installation guide for instructions on how to install the unit,
then proceed to Step 5.
4. Place the media converter on a level, secure surface (such as a desk or
table), leaving ample space around the unit for ventilation.
5. Remove the dust cover from the fiber optic connector and connect the
cable to the fiber optic port. Verify that the media converter’s transmitter
port (TX) is connected to the end-node’s receiver port (RX) and that the
media converter’s receiver port (RX) is connected to the end-node’s
transmitter port (TX).
6. Connect the twisted pair cable to the 10Base-T port.
7. Set the MDI/MDI-X switch as follows:
— If you are connecting a workstation to the twisted pair port, set the
MDI/MDI-X switch to the MDI-X position. (MDI-X is the default
position.)
— If you are connecting a hub or switch to the twisted port pair, set the
MDI/MDI-X switch to the MDI position.