B&B Electronics McPC MediaLinX User Manual - About The McPc Medialinx
ABOUT THE MCPC MEDIALINX
Part Numbers: 855-12733-RX, 855-12733-TX
855-15733-RX, 855-15733-TX
The above part numbers must be installed in pairs. As a pair,
the units provide secure data to be passed in one direction
only.
The McPC MediaLinX provides a single conversion between
10/100 Base-T twisted pair and 100 Base-SX/FX fiber. This
device Auto Negotiates speed and duplex on the copper port
and the fiber 100Mbps, FDX. The media converter supports
jumbo frames up to 1916 MTU.
The McPC MediaLinX is a fixed fiber transceiver model, includes
one 10/100Mbps RJ-45 connector and one 100Mbps SC fiber
connector which can support Multi Mode fiber. One model offers
a PCI bracket, the other model offers low profile PCI bracket,
and both must be installed in a PCI slot in a PC. No drivers are
required for this product line; it converts from fiber to copper
and uses a 4-pin peripheral power supply connector.
INSTALLING THE MCPC
Offering plug-and-play operation, the McPC MediaLinX comes ready to
install, utilizing power from the PC’s motherboard. To install the McPC
MediaLinX
1. Turn off the PC
2. Remove its cover
3. Find an empty PCI slot
4. Align the McPC MediaLinX in the slot
5. Screw the the McPC MediaLinX into the computer casing’s bracket
6. Make sure the McPC MediaLinX does not extend past the edge of
the case
7. Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC MediaLinX
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