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Magnum14E Media Converters Installation and User Guide (10/02)
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3.5 Connecting Fast Ethernet Media
Connecting Ethernet media to the Magnum 14E Media Converter is very simple and
straightforward. Using a properly terminated media segment, simply attach the cable end to the
appropriate connector. See Sections 4.2 and 4.3 for a description of the LEDs.
3.5.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45 standard)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 100BASE-TX twisted pair
segment to the RJ-45 port on the Magnum 14E Media Converters. The procedure is the same
for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair segments.
1. Using standard 100BASE-TX media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug
into the RJ-45 connector of the Magnum 14E Media Converter.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
3. Use the LINK LED ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the units are powered and proper connections established. If the LINK
LED is not illuminated, change the setting of the up-link switch (See Section 4.4 for