Transition Networks SGFEB10 Series - Installing the RJ-45 Copper Cable; Installing the Fiber Cable

Transition Networks SGFEB 10/100/1000 Bridging Media Converter User Guide
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Installing the RJ-45 Copper Cable
10/100/1000Base-T Copper Port:
1. Locate a 10/100/1000Base-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 SGFEB’s 10/100/1000Base-RJ-45 port.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the 10/100/1000Base-RJ-45 port on the
other device (switch, workstation, etc.).
Note: The AutoCross feature allows the use of either straight-through or crossover configuration cables.
Installing the Fiber Cable
1000Base-X Fiber Port:
1. Locate a 1000Base-X compliant fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at
both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter’s 1000Base-X fiber port as described below:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX connector.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX connector.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the 1000Base-X fiber port on the other device (another media converter,
hub, etc.) as described below:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX connector.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX connector.