Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-05 - Installing the Fiber Cable; Installing the Copper Cable

Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-05 User Guide
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Installing the Fiber Cable
1. Locate a 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at
both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Installing the Copper Cable
1. Locate a 100Base-TX compliant copper cable with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the media converter.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device
(switch, workstation, etc.).