Allied Telesis AT-MC103ST/FS3, FS4 - Manual (Page 18)

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Installing the Media Converter
The following section explain how to install the media converter. The media
converter can be installed either as a standalone unit (such as on a table) or in
an AT-MCR12 chassis or in an AT-TRAY4 tray.
Planning the Installation
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of
your media converter.
❑ The nodes connected to the media converter must operate at 100
Mbps.
❑ The two nodes connected to the ports of the media converter must
operate with the same duplex mode, either half- or full-duplex. The
media converter itself can operate in either mode.
❑ The devices connected to the two ports on the media converter can be
network adapter cards, repeaters, switches, or routers.
❑ Be sure to observe the appropriate cabling specifications. Refer to
“Cable Specifications” on page 8.
Cable Specifications
Table 3, Table 4, and Table 5 list the IEEE 802.3u cabling specifications for
the AT-MC100 Series Media Converters.
Table 3 100Base-TX Twisted Pair Specifications
Cable Type Maximum Distance
Shielded or unshielded Category 5 or better 100 m (328 ft)