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Section I: Basic Features 15
Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-PC232/POE Media Converter is designed to extend the distance
of your network by converting 10 /100Base Ethernet data between copper
and fiber network cables and to provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) power
to a Powered Device (PD) connected to the copper port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❒ “Introduction” on page 16
❒ “Key Features” on page 17
❒ “10/100Base-TX Twisted Pair Port” on page 18
❒ “100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port” on page 20
❒ “Operating Modes” on page 21
❒ “Power over Ethernet” on page 24
❒ “LEDs” on page 26
❒ “DIP Switches” on page 29
❒ “A Few Basics about Ethernet Switching” on page 30
❒ “Network Topologies” on page 31