Netgear GC102 GC102 Installation Guide - Page 1

® ® NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Support: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: [email protected] www.NETGEAR.com M-GC102NA-0 M 1- G C 1 0 2 N A - 0 START HERE Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® Model GC102 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter -a cost-effective, high-performance network solution designed to enable flexible network design at gigabit speeds. This installation guide describes how to install and use the Model GC102 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter . FEATURES The Model GC102 Gigabit Converter has the following features: One RJ-45 connector port, using Category 5 or better cable to deliver 1000BASE-T up to 100m (328 ft) One SC connector port, using 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable to deliver 1000BASE-SX up to 550m (1,804 ft) Auto Uplink on the RJ-45 port to adjust for straight through or cross-over cables Easy plug-and-play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors. LEDs that provide network traffic and port status IEEE 802.3x Flow Control standard compliance Selector for Auto negotiation of flow control on the 1000BASE-SX port Compact, sturdy metal case design that enables easy desktop, all-mount, or under-desk installaiton PACKAGE CONTENTS Wall mounr installation kit adapter Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, and Support Information Card Verify that your package contains the following: Model GC102 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter Wall Mounting kit This installation guide Warranty & Owner Registration Card Support Information Card Power adapter Note: Do not remove the dust cover from the fiber port until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cable. Dust contamination can degrade the performance of the port and the media converter. PRODUCT ILLUSTRATION Copper Gigabit Ethetnet Port LEDs This table describes the activity of the Model GC102 Converter LEDs. Label PWR(Power) Color Green LNK (Link) (located to the right of each port) Green Activity On Off On Off Description Power is supplied to the Converter. Power is disconnected. A valid link is established on the port. A link is not established on the port. ACT (Activity) Green On (located to the Off right of each port) Packet transmission or reception is occuring on the port. No traffic is passing through the port Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model GC102 Converter has a power adapter receptacle for the supplied power adapter, as well as a switch to select flow control for the fiber port. If the switch is in the 'ON' position, the GC102 will auto negotiate flow control on the SC connector. If the switch is in the 'OFF' position, the converter will not use flow control or respond to any negotiation message. Note: The converter will determine the switch setting when powering up. Once the converter is operational, it ignores the switch position. If you want to change the setting, you must reset the converter. APPLICATIONS The Model GC102 Gigabit Ethernet Converter is designed to provide flexibility for your network design. Converters can be used as a stand-alone device or can be used in a back-to-back configuration. The examples in this section illustrate some common network environments, using other NETGEAR products. These examples focus on the benefit of the converter and do not show the workstations, servers, printers, and routers that you would expect to find on a network. Although the examples illustrate specific NETGEAR switches, any switches can be used in the network configurations shown. Stand alone configuration The GC102 can be used in to convert a fiber connection from a distant wiring closet to the desired copper gigabit connection that is needed. In this example, a GS524T is able to support a distant FS750 with an AG711F Fiber Gigabit module in it by using the GC102. © 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR® , the Netgear Logo, the Gear Guy, and Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GC102 Converter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas. Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note: 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense. EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GC102 Converter is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22). This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations The digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GC102 Converter does not exceed the Class A limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Modle GC102 Converter respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans les Réglementations sur le brouillage radioélectrique du Ministère des Communications du Canada. The RJ-45 port provides 1000BASE-T connectivity over Category 5 (Cat5) or better (Cat5e, Cat6) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables for a distance up to 100 m (328 ft). With Auto Uplink technology, the GC102 automatically adjusts for either straight-through or crossover cables to make the right link. Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Port The SC port provides 1000BASE-SX connectivity over 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber cable for a distance up to 550m (1,804 ft). Be sure to match up the transmit and receive portions on the converter to the correct parts of the plug.