Black Box LE180A User Manual

LE180A 10Base-T Transceiver
• Stand-Alone model
• Attached Unit Interface (AUI) to
Ethernet RJ-45 connectors
• No external power requirement
NETWORK SERVICES
General Description . . . . . . .2
Connectors & Cables . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Specifications . . . .9
Cable Specifications . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .10
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The LE180A transceiver is a media access unit
(MAU) that connects the AUI port of data
terminal equipment, repeaters, or other
network devices either directly or through an
AUI cable to an Ethernet 10BASE-T device. The Ethernet device is connected to the
transceiver through an unshielded or shielded twisted-pair copper cable with RJ-45
connector ends.
Workstation
Black Box
Transceiver
Black Box
Transceiver
Workstation
10-Base-T Hub
Black Box
Transceiver
HUB with AUI Port
Or
Or
Various System Configurations
Figure 1 shows various examples of transceiver system configurations.
Figure 1: Transceiver System Configurations

Black Box LE180A Specifications

General

Brand	Black Box
Model	LE180A
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

General Description

LE180A Features

Highlights the key capabilities and characteristics of the LE180A transceiver.

Various System Configurations

Illustrates different ways the transceiver can be integrated into network setups.

Connectors and Cables

LE180A AUI Male Connector

Describes the AUI connector and its pin assignments for device interfacing.

UTP Cable (RJ-45 Connector)

Explains the RJ-45 connector usage for UTP cables and its pin configuration.

Wiring Schemes for UTP Cable

Shows example wiring configurations for connecting UTP cables to devices.

Installation

Switches

Details the function and settings of the LE180A's 3-position DIP switch.

Connecting to AUI Port

Guides on connecting the LE180A to an Ethernet device via its AUI port.

Connecting to RJ-45 Device Jack

Explains how to connect the transceiver to a 10Base-T device using an RJ-45 jack.

Operations

LEDs

Explains the meaning of each LED indicator on the LE180A transceiver.

Cable Specifications

Copper Cables

Specifies cable categories, gauge, attenuation, and maximum distance for copper media.

Compliance Information

FCC Regulations

Describes FCC rules regarding Class A digital devices and potential radio interference.

Canadian Regulations

States compliance with Canadian radio noise limits for digital apparatus.

European Regulations

Warns about potential radio interference from Class A products in domestic settings.

Trademark Notice

Confirms that all trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Copyright Restrictions

Outlines the terms for reproducing or using the document's content.