Page 2 - Copyright; Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation; Disclaimer; Certifications; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement; FCC Warning
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide i Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electr...
Page 3 - Safety Warnings
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide ii Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conform...
Page 5 - ZyXEL Limited Warranty; Note
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide iv Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com . 2 Select your product on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page. ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) tha...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide v Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1 Key Features....................................................................................
Page 7 - Customer Support; Required Information
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide vi Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. Required Information • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date on which you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps ...
Page 8 - Denmark
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide vii Modrany, Ceská Republika Denmark • Support E-mail: [email protected] • Sales E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: +45-39-55-07-00 • Fax: +45-39-55-07-07 • Web Site: www.zyxel.dk • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications A/S, Columbusvej, 2860 Soeborg, Denmark Finland • Sup...
Page 9 - Kazakhstan
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide viii • Sales E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: +36-1-3361649 • Fax: +36-1-3259100 • Web Site: www.zyxel.hu • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Hungary, 48, Zoldlomb Str., H-1025, Budapest, Hungary Kazakhstan • Support: http://zyxel.kz/support • Sales E-mail: [email protected] • Telepho...
Page 10 - Russia
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide ix • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, ul. Okrzei 1A, 03-715 Warszawa, Poland Russia • Support: http://zyxel.ru/support • Sales E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: +7-095-542-89-29 • Fax: +7-095-542-89-25 • Web Site: www.zyxel.ru • Regular Mail: ZyXEL Russia, Ostrovit...
Page 13 - Key Features
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 2 Key Features Each media converter has the following key features: • Automatic MDI/MDI-X selection on RJ-45 port • Link Fault Signaling • Store-and-forward at full-wire speed • Auto-negotiation, NWay support • Half / Full duplex mode selection • Remote and local Loop-b...
Page 14 - Application Diagram I; Application Diagram II
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 3 Chapter 2 Applications To effectively expand a Fast Ethernet network, position two converters back-to-back as illustrated. Application Diagram I In the next figure, the converter is functioning as a high-speed bridge between switches, creating increased capacity for e...
Page 16 - Front Panel
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 5 Chapter 3 Hardware The media converter can be placed on a desktop. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the device. Do not place heavy objects on the media converter. Front Panel The front panel consists of an RJ-45 port...
Page 17 - LED Indicators
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 6 100Base-TX port The 10/100BASE-TX port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half- and full-duplex transfer modes. This port also offers automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection that gives the device true "plug-n-play" capabili...
Page 18 - Link Fault Signaling; ON; OFF; Rear Panel
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 7 Link Fault Signaling LFS is a function that is extremely beneficial in terms of network status monitoring. The LFS LED will immediately light to indicate when a cable has been severed or when some other cause of disruption in service has occurred. The LFS function mon...
Page 19 - DIP Switches
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 8 DIP Switches DIP 1 Enables / disables auto-negotiation (RJ-45) DIP 2 Copper port (RJ-45) duplex mode: full- or half-duplex DIP 3 Copper port (RJ-45) data bit rate: 10Mbps or 100Mbps DIP 4 Fiber port duplex mode: full-duplex or half-duplex DIP 5 Enables / disables Link...
Page 20 - Test Condition
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 9 Make sure that the cables are connected properly before getting started. Conduct either the local or remote test, not both at the same time. Follow the steps below to perform the diagnostic tests. Local Loop-back 1. Test Condition set-up – for an accurate result, be s...
Page 21 - NWay DIP-switch Setting; YES; Important
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 10 2. Launch a loop-back or diagnostics testing program and follow the instructions given. Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following: Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (between 1 and 1000). Click on the START button. T...
Page 24 - Chapter 5; Troubleshooting; PROBLEM
MC100FX-SC2/30-A User’s Guide 13 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Use the LEDs to identify possible problems and then take corrective action. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The PWR LED is off Make sure you are using the supplied power adaptor and that it is plugged in to an appropriate power source. ...
