tp-link MC210CS Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter User Guide

tp-link MC210CS Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

Package Contents

Before starting using the products, make sure what you have is what you ordered. The Converter includes:

• One Converter
• One AC-DC Power Adapter (DC9V/600mA)
• One User Guide

Introduction

MC200CM, MC210CS, and MC220L are Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters. The FX port of MC220L supports hot-swappable. The converter mediates between a 1000Base-TX segment and a 1000Base-X segment. It is primarily designed for larger bandwidth, and higher speed demanding workgroups that require expansion of the Gigabit Ethernet network

Note: This media converter can also be powered by 5VDC Adapter.

Features

• Comply with IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3z.
• Provide one SC/LC fiber connector and one RJ45 connector. Please check the table in page 3 for the accurate connector of each model.
• Work at 1000Mbps in Full-Duplex mode for both TX port and FX port.
• Support auto MDI/MDIX for TX port.
• Extend fiber distance up to 0.55km for multi-mode fiber and 15km for single-mode fiber. Please check the table in page 3 for the accurate transmission distance of each model.
• Easy-to-view LED indicators provide status to monitor network activity easily.
• External power supply.
• FX port supports hot-swappable(only for MC220L).

Connectors and Network Cables Supported
The connectors and network cables supported by the converter are listed as follows.

Model No.

|

Interface

| Transmission Distance| Transmission Media| Output Center Wavelength
---|---|---|---|---
MC200CM| RJ45–SC| 0.55km(50/125um)

0.22km(62.5/125um)

| Multi-mode

Fiber,TP

| 850nm
MC210CS| RJ45–SC| 15km| Single-mode

Fiber,TP

| 1310nm
MC220L| RJ45–LC| 0.55km/10km| Multi/single-mode| 850nm/1310 nm

• Connectors: RJ-45, SC, LC.
• Network Cables: Cat.5 Twisted-Pair(below abbreviated as TP), 9/125um Single-mode fiber, 62.5/125,50/125um Multi-mode fiber.

Appearance Indication

LED Indicators
This converter has LED indicators that can provide a real-time report. When you take a look at these indicators, you will know what’s happening on your network.

PWR

| On| Power on
Off| Power off

FX

| ****

LINK

| On| There’s a valid link for FX Port.
Off| There’s no valid link for FX Port.

TP

| ****

LINK

| On| There’s a valid link for TP Port.
Off| There’s no valid link for TP Port.

RX

| On| The converter is receiving data from TP port.
Off| The converter is not receiving data from TP port.

Note:
The TP port mentioned in this User Guide Manual stands for the TX port without any explanations.

Switch

• FORCE: The FX port operates in FORCE mode.
• AUTO: The FX port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode.

Note:

• Be sure the opposite end is using the same setting. When using two converters at the same time, the two converters must be set to FORCE mode. When connected to other products, such as TL- SL2210WEB or TL-SL2428WEB, the converter must be set to Auto-Negotiation mode. We suggest leaving the switches on AUTO. Please reset the converter after configuring the switches. Then the change would take effect.

Installation Guides

Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

• The SC fiber connector of MC200CM transmits/receives data by 850nm short wave laser on multi-mode fiber.
• The SC fiber connector of MC210CS transmits/receives data by 1310nm short wave laser on single-mode fiber.|

Note:

Either two MC200CM or two MC210CS could cooperate. MC220L can be plugged in with two kinds of SFP modules, single-mode or multi-mode.

Note:
Two MC220L with the same SFP module could cooperate.

Note:
MC220L could be connected to MC200CM or MC210CS, however, the SFP module in MC220L must use the same model and the same wavelength as the opposite end. (Please refer to the table below) And the connection fiber must be LC-SC fiber.

Model No.

|

MC220L connect with

|

MC200CM

|

MC210CS

---|---|---|---
Transmission Media|

SFP module

|

850nm, Multi-mode

| 1310nm,

Single-mode

Configuration
In order to achieve the aim of effectively expanding a Gigabit Ethernet network, please take the following examples for reference:

1. Place two converters back to back between the following end devices.

Note:

For the correct connection between 2 Media Converters, please refer to the connection diagram in 4.1 —- two MC200CM, two MC210CS, two MC220L, or one MC220L with another MC200CM/MC210CS. Another effective application is to place one converter directly between a 1000Base-TX network and a fiber-optic (FX) device

Installation Procedure
Use a fiber cable to connect two converters, or connect a converter with a 1000Base-FX Device.

1. Connection of a Converter and a 1000Base-TX Device (HUB or Switch): Make sure that the length of the Cat.5 twisted pair cable (Category-5) between the 1000Base-TX device and the converter is less than 100 meters. Connect one end of the Cat.5 twisted pair cable to the RJ45 jack on the converter and the other end of the cable to the RJ45 jack on the 1000Base-TX device.
2. Connection of two Converters or a Converter and a 1000Base- FX Device: Use an SC fiber cable to connect the two Converters’ SC connectors or the SC connectors of a Converter and a 1000Base-FX Device.
3. Turn on the power.

Install Media Converter into MC1400
Tweak out the two screws located on either side of the Chassis one side, and use them to install the retainer as follows.

1. Turn off the switching power, take off the front guard on the chassis, insert the boxlike Media Converter you need in the slot of the chassis, and use the locking knob to lock it tightly as follows.
2.  Turn on the switching power and you will see the Media Converter’s POWER LED lit on. Then you can operate it as the boxlike Media Converter of the MC series.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter some problems when you install or use this product, please try to solve the problem according to the following steps. If it still doesn’t work, please contact your dealer or ask for help from our technical support.

1. PWR LED is off: The power error. Please check whether the power lead is connected correctly or not.
2. LINK LED (TP port) is off: Please confirm that there is no open circuit with cable and make sure that the connection type of the device is 1000M.
3. LINK LED (FX port) is off:
4. Check the fiber mode and fiber type to make sure that they match the Gigabit transceivers.
5.  Check out whether there is an open circuit or not.
6.  Check the fiber loss by the Fiber-Optic Tester to avoid the excess wastage of the fiber.
7. Make sure that the FX port is connected correctly as follows: The transmitting port (TX) of the local end is connected to the receiving port (RX) of the outlying end. And the receiving port (RX) of the local end is connected to the transmitting port (TX) of the outlying end.

Appendix: Specifications

MC200CM

Max. Distance

| Cat.5: 100m
Multi-mode Fiber: 0.55km
Power| External Power Adapter

Temperature

| Operation: 0℃~40℃
Storage: -40℃~70℃

Humidity

| Operation: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage: 5%~90% non-condensing

MC210CS

Max. Distance

| Cat.5: 100m
Multi-mode Fiber: 0.55km
Power| External Power Adapter

Temperature

| Operation: 0℃~40℃
Storage: -40℃~70℃

Humidity

| Operation: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage: 5%~90% non-condensing
Standards and Protocols| IEEE802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x
---|---
Media Interface| SC, RJ45

Max. Distance

| Cat.5: 100m
Single-mode Fiber: 15km
Power| External Power Adapter

Temperature

| Operation: 0℃~40℃
Storage: -40℃~70℃

Humidity

| Operation: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage: 5%~90% non-condensing

MC220L

Max. Distance

| Cat.5: 100m
Multi/Single-mode Fiber: 0.55km/10km
Power| External Power Adapter

Temperature

| Operation: 0℃~40℃
Storage: -40℃~70℃

Humidity

| Operation: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage: 5%~90% non-condensing

References

• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link

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