KTI Networks KS-220F/T manual

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  • Page 1

    -12- Installation Guide 10/100 Bridging Converter KS-220F series DOC.991115-KS220F-K P/N: 750-0126-001 Model: KS-220F/T KS-220F/C KS-220F/S KS-220F/S-A KS-220F/S-3 KS-220F/S-5[...]

  • Page 2

    -15-  1999 KTI Networks Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transforma- tion) without permission from KTI Networks Inc. KTI Networks Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from [...]

  • Page 3

    -13- The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Copyright  KTI. All Rights Reserved. TRADEMARKS Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a[...]

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    -14- T able of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction ............................................................................... 1 Features ................................................................................... 2 Specifications .......................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Installatio[...]

  • Page 5

    -1- 1. Introduction The 10/100 bridging converter provides two 10/100Mbps-based Fast Ethernet switch ports. Port 1 features one 10/100M UTP connection and Port 2 features either one 10/100M UTP connection or one 100M fiber connection. It provides a cost-effective solution for bridging between 10 and 100Mbps networks, extending distance for 100Mbps [...]

  • Page 6

    -2- Features  Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX 100BASE-FX and IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T specifications  2 switched ports: Port 1 - 10/100M TP port Port 2 - configurable 10/100M TP port or 100M Fiber port  The TP ports support: - auto speed sensing for 100Mbps or 10Mbps connection - auto-negotiation with NW ay devices  Each TP port provide[...]

  • Page 7

    -3- Specifications Standard: 10BASE-T , 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX Connectors: Port 1 - 2 RJ-45 jacks Port 2 - 2 RJ-45 jacks and 1 fiber connector Cables: 10BASE-T - Cat. 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable 100BASE-TX - Cat 5 UTP cable 100BASE-FX - 62.5/125 µ m MM fiber 100BASE-FX - 9/125 µ m SM fiber LED indicators: Link/Activity LED per port, Duplex/Collision[...]

  • Page 8

    -4- 2. Installation Unpacking Check to see that you have everything before you start the installation.  Installation guide  The unit  One AC power adapter for the switch Installation The switch can be placed on a desktop as a stand-alone unit. It also can be mounted on a magnetic-sensitive metal surface with its rub- ber magnet stand locat[...]

  • Page 9

    -5- Checking AC Power One AC power adapter is contained in the product package. Before you begin the installation, check the AC voltage of your area. The AC power adapter which is used to supply the DC power for the unit should have the AC voltage matching the commercial power voltage in your area. The specifications of the AC power adapter are: ?[...]

  • Page 10

    -6- 3. Making Network Connections T wo Switched Ports T wo switched ports are located on the front panel. Configuration Switches On rear panel, Port 1 and Port 2 have individual configuration switches as shown below: Port 1, Port 2 SW1 O f f Auto-negotiation is enabled. On Auto-negotiation is disabled. Port 1, Port 2 SW2 O f f 100Mbps is used. (Whe[...]

  • Page 11

    -7- Important Note: If any change are made to the configuration switch settings, the power to the unit must be turned off and turned on again before the changes can take effect. The auto-negotiation mode enables the port to negotiate a common operation mode with the device connected at the remote end of the link cable. The common operation mode inc[...]

  • Page 12

    -8- UTP Connections The following figure shows a UTP connection from TP port to another device via a straight-through UTP cable. When TP port of Port 2 is used, make sure Port 2 SW4 is set to OFF position. Depending on the configuration switch setting, the operating modes used for connecting to different devices are shown as follows: Connected Devi[...]

  • Page 13

    -9- Fiber Port and Fiber Connection When connecting to a 100BASE-FX device using fiber cable, make sure Port 2 SW4 is set to ON position and TX-to-RX connection rule is followed. Since the fiber connector does not support auto-negotiation func- tion, it is recommended to set SW1 to ON position for the fiber connection. If SW1 is set to OFF , it ope[...]

  • Page 14

    -10- MUL TIMODE FIBER CABLE Connected device Duplex type Maximum length 100Base-FX NIC card Half-duplex 400 meters 100Base-FX NIC card Full-duplex 2K meters 100Base-FX hub port *1 Half-duplex 185 meters 100Base-FX hub port *2 Half-duplex 1 10 meters 100Base-FX switched port Half-duplex 400 meters 100Base-FX switched port Full-duplex 2K meters *1 : [...]

  • Page 15

    -11- 4. Interpreting LED Indicators The following figure shows the locations of the LED indicators: Power State Indication Interpretation On Normal The power of the unit is on. O f f Problem No power is being supplied to the unit. Link/Act. (Link/Activity) State Indication Interpretation On Normal An active link is established. O f f Normal N o act[...]