tp-link FC311A-2 Gigabit WDM Media Converter Installation Guide

June 2, 2024
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tp-link FC311A-2 Gigabit WDM Media Converter

Product Information

Specifications

  • Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
  • LED Connector: PWR, Link/Act; 1 SC fiber optic, 1 RJ45 jack
  • Twisted-Pair: 100BASE-Tx: 2-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5 or above (100 m), 1000BASE-Tx: 4-pair UTP/STP of Cat. 5e or above (100 m)
  • Fiber: 9/125 m single-mode fiber
  • Transmission Distance: FC311A-2/FC311B-2: 2 km, FC311A-20/FC311B-20: 20 km
  • Wave Length: FC311A-2/FC311A-20: 1550 nm Tx, 1310 nm Rx; FC311B-2/FC311B-20: 1310 nm Tx, 1550 nm Rx
  • Power: External Power Adapter: 5 V/0.6 A
  • Dimensions: 94.5x73x27 mm

Product Usage Instructions

Scenario 1 : Connect Devices with and without Optical Interfaces
Ethernet Device with Optical Interfaces:

  • 1000BASE-X (Fiber) Interface LC-SC Fiber Cable
  • Media Converter
  • PWR Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet Twisted-Pair Cable

Ethernet Device without Optical Interfaces:

  • Media Converter
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • PWR Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet Device without optical Interfaces Twisted-Pair Cable

Scenario 2: Connect Devices without Optical Interfaces
Ethernet Device without Optical Interfaces:

  • Media Converter
  • Media Converter
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • PWR Gigabit Ethernet
  • PWR Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet Device without optical Interfaces Twisted-Pair Cable

Note : lease use one TL-FC311A-2 and one TL-FC311B-2 together to work properly. lease use one TL-FC311A-20 and one TL-FC311B-20 together to work properly.

FAQ

  • How do I connect devices with and without optical interfaces?
    To connect devices with optical interfaces, use a fiber cable with the media converter. For devices without optical interfaces, connect them using twisted- pair cables with the media converter.

  • What are the environmental specifications of the product?

    • Operating Temperature: [Specify temperature range]
    • Storage Temperature: [Specify temperature range]
    • Operating Humidity: [Specify humidity range]
    • Storage Humidity: [Specify humidity range]

LED Explanation

PWR

  • On: Power on
  • Off: Power off

Link/Act

  • On: Valid link
  • Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data
  • Off: Invalid link
  • On: Valid link
  • Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data
  • Off: Invalid link

Package Contents

  • Converter,
  • Power Adapter,
  • Installation Guide

Scenario 1: Connect Devices with and without Optical Interfacestp-link-
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**Specifications

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General Specifications

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Safety Information

  • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
  • Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
  • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
  • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  • Do not point or stare directly into the beam or into the optical port of the transceiver when it is operating, as this can injure your eyesight
  • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
  • Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Gigabit WDM Media Converter
Model Number: FC311A-2/FC311B-2/FC311A-20/FC311B-20
Responsible party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: https://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2023/12/26

CE Mark Warning

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 adequate measures.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)

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For technical support and other information, please visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support, or simply scan the QR code.

EU declaration of conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/en/ce.

UK declaration of conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tp- link.com/support/ukca/

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbols may vary from products . The label is at the bottom of the product .tp-link-FC311A-2-Gigabit-WDM-Media-Converter-fig-10

References

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