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Ports
As mentioned in the Introduction, the type of media converter ports will
vary from model to model. Refer to each model’s Specications at the
back of this manual to identify a port, and see below for explanations of
their various uses and limits.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Though not a port per se, the Auto MDI/MDI-X function on a converter’s
RJ-45 port alleviates concerns about cabling conguration when connecting
to a 1000Base-T device. Whether connecting to a switch, a LAN card or
any other network device via the RJ-45 port, simply plug it in and proceed.
(See Connecting Copper Cable below.)
10/100Base-TX Port
A 10/100Base-TX port supports network speeds of either 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps, and can operate in half and full duplex transfer modes. The
RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 3, 4, 5 or better.
10/100/1000Base-T Port
The 10/100/1000Base-T port supports a network speed of 10 Mbps,
100 Mbps or 1,000 Mbps, and operates in full duplex transfer mode. The
RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 5 or better.
10/100/1000Base-TX Port
A 10/100/1000Base-TX port supports network speeds of 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps or 1,000 Mbps, and can operate in half and full duplex transfer
modes. The RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 3, 4,
5 or better.
100Base-FX Port
A 100Base-FX port adds a ber Fast Ethernet link to your network device.
Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, this port can transmit data at 100 Mbps in
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