AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 613-001676 Rev.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Model Numbers: AT-2814FX This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/.
Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12 Contacting Allied Telesis ..........................................................................................................................
Contents Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................79 Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................79 Environmental Specifications...........................................................................................................................
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Preface This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard. The instructions in this guide explain how to install the ExpressCard on a laptop computer, install and uninstall the driver software, and configure the driver software.
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury. Warning Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the presence of a Class 1 laser device.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the the AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard in the following sections: “Physical Description” on page 16 “Supported Operating Systems” on page 18 “Hardware Features” on page 19 “Contents of Your Shipment” on page 20 15
Chapter 1: Overview Physical Description The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is an integrated Fiber Fast Ethernet PCI ExpressCard with a pair of SC fiber connectors based on Marvell 88E8059 chipset. A PCI ExpressCard is a new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA Card Bus interface. Using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/ 125 µm multimode specifications, the AT-2814FX ExpressCard connects a laptop computer to a Fast Ethernet network.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide LED The AT-2814FX ExpressCard has one LED as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. AT-2814FX LED Table 1 describes the link states that the LED indicates. Table 1. Fiber Optic Port LED Status State Stabilizer Description Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps and has a valid link. Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets at 100 Mbps.
Chapter 1: Overview Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Linux 2.6 When new driver software is released, they will be posted on the Allied Telesis website: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Note The procedures for Installing the driver software for the Linux operating system is not included in this manual.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Hardware Features The AT-2814FX ExpressCard supports the following features: One 100BASE-FX port with a pair of SC multi-mode fiber connectors Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC) Link/Activity LED PCI ExpressCard Interface Flow control (IEEE 802.
Chapter 1: Overview Contents of Your Shipment The following items are included with your AT-2814FX ExpressCard: Antistatic bag The ExpressCard is shipped in an antistatic bag. It protects the card when stored or shipped. Keep the card in its packaging until ready for installation. Rubber plug The rubber plug prevents the fiber optic connectors from being exposed to dust particles. Cover the connectors when the fiber optic connectors are not used.
Chapter 2 Installing the Driver Software This chapter describes how to install driver software for the AT-2814FX ExpressCard onto your operating system. It contains the following topics: “Overview” on page 22 “Downloading the Driver Software” on page 23 “Installing the Driver Software” on page 24 Note To set Advanced Properties, see Chapter 4, “Modifying Advanced Properties” on page 41.
Chapter 2: Installing the Driver Software Overview To install the driver software, you must download the driver software for the AT-2814FX ExpressCard from the Allied Telesis website onto your operating system. Allied Telesis recommends installing the driver software for the AT2814FX ExpressCard before physically installing the card.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Downloading the Driver Software The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is not shipped with a software driver CD. You must download driver software from the Allied Telesis website. To download driver software, do the following: 1. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or FireFox, on your system and enter the following: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software 2. The Allied Telesis Software Download page is displayed. 3.
Chapter 2: Installing the Driver Software Installing the Driver Software To install the driver software for the AT-2814FX ExpressCard, do the following: 1. Locate the AT2814FX-drivers-setup zip folder that you downloaded from the Allied Telesis website onto your system. See “Downloading the Driver Software” on page 23. 2. Open the folder. Figure 5 shows an example in the Windows XP operating system. Figure 5. Setup File 3. Double-click the setup.exe file.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide The Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard window comes up. See Figure 6. Figure 6. Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard 5. Click Next. The Licence Agreement window comes up as shown in Figure 7.
Chapter 2: Installing the Driver Software Figure 7. Setup Wizard License Agreement 6. Read the License Agreement. 7. If you accept the terms of the agreement, select the first option and click Install. When the installation is completed, the Installation Complete window is displayed. See Figure 8. Figure 8. Installation Complete 8. Click Next. The final Wizard windows comes up as shown in Figure 9 on page 27.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Figure 9. Finishing Setup Wizard 9. Click Finish.
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Chapter 3 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 30 “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 32 “Installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard” on page 33 “Connecting the Network Cable” on page 38 29
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT-2814FX ExpressCard. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled Translated Safety Statements from our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Warning This is a “Class 1 LED product”. L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Warning The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components. – Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists. – Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard, check the following list: 1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS. 2. When you download the driver software from the Allied Telesis support website, record the path to where the driver file resides on your system. 3. If your laptop is active, shut it down. 4. When the system shutdown is complete, power off and unplug your system. 5.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard The following instructions describe how to install the AT-2814FX ExpressCard in a laptop computer equipped with a 34 mm or 54 mm PCI ExpressCard interface slot. The installation illustrations in this manual use the 54 mm interface because it is the more common interface for laptop computers.
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Figure 10. Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot 3. Use a pen and press the button toward the laptop and to the left. See Figure 11. The button pops out along with the plate. See Figure 12 on page 35. Figure 11.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Figure 12. The Button and Plate after Pressing the Button 4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 13. Keep the plate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. Figure 13. Removing the Plate 5. When installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm Express Card slot, attach the stabilizer to the card as shown in Figure 14 on page 36. When installing the ExpressCard in the 34mm ExpressCard slot, skip this step.
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Figure 14. Attaching the Stabilizer to the AT-2814FX ExpressCard 6. Applying even pressure at both corners of the ExpressCard, push the card until it is firmly seated in the PCI ExpressCard slot. Figure 15 shows how to insert the card in the 54mm slot. The ExpressCard fits snugly into the slot. Figure 15. Inserting the Unit into the 54mm Slot Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the card. Applying excess force may damage the system or the card.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 7. Make sure the ExpressCard is seated securely. 8. Power on the laptop computer. Once the system returns to proper operation, the ExpressCard hardware is fully installed. Next, connect the network cables. See “Connecting the Network Cable” on page 38.
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Connecting the Network Cable The AT-2814FX ExpressCard has a pair of optic connectors for attaching the laptop to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant Fast Ethernet switch. One optic connecter is for transmitting and the other is for receiving. To connect the ExpressCard to a network, you must have a fiber optic cable with SC connectors. For optical characteristics of the AT-2814FX ExpressCard, see Appendix A, “Specifications” on page 79.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Note Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the connection.
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Chapter 4 Modifying Advanced Properties This chapter includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 42 “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43 “Flow Control” on page 50 “Interrupt Moderation” on page 52 “Jumbo Packet” on page 54 “Large Send Offload (IPv4)” on page 56 “Log Status Messages” on page 58 “Max IRQ per Sec” on page 60 “Network Address” on page 61 “Receive Buffers” on page 63 “Speed & Duplex” on page 65 “TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4)” on page 6
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Overview To modify the advanced properties of the AT-2814FX ExpressCard, you must access the Device Manager on your operating system, then go to each advanced property page. To start the Device Manager, see “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. Guidelines 42 Here are the guidelines to modifying the advanced properties: To change the advanced property settings, you must have Administrator privileges.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Starting the Device Manager The procedures for accessing the Device Manager are different among Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. To start the Device Manager on your system, perform one of the following procedures: Device Manager on Windows XP “Device Manager on Windows XP” on page 43 “Device Manager on Windows Vista and Windows 7” on page 47 To start the Device Manager on Windows XP, do the following: 1.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Figure 17. Hardware Page on Windows XP 3. Click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens shown in Figure 18. Figure 18.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 4. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network Adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19. Device Manager with an Expanded List on Windows XP 5. Double-click on Allied Telesis AT-2814FX. The properties window opens as shown in Figure 20 on page 46.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Figure 20. Properties Window 6. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Properties window opens as shown in Figure 21. Figure 21.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Device Manager on Windows Vista and Windows 7 The procedures for accessing the Device Manager on Windows Vista and Windows 7 are identical. To start the Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7, do the following: 1. Right-click on Computer and select Properties. The System window is opened as shown in Figure 22 on page 47. Figure 22. System Window on Windows Vista and 7 2. Click Device Manager on the left side bar.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Figure 23. Device Manager Window on Windows Vista and 7 3. In the Device Manager window, click the next to the Network Adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards. See Figure 24. Figure 24.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 4. Double-click on Allied Telesis AT-2814FX. The properties window pops up as shown in Figure 25 on page 49. Figure 25.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Flow Control The Flow Control feature allows you to control the flow between the AT2814FX ExpressCard and the link partner. You can enable or disable this feature to process received pause frames and transmit pause frames. To enable or disable the Flow Control feature, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced page is displayed.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Tx & Rx Enabled— The AT-2814FX ExpressCard processes pause frames when receiving and transmits pause frames This is the default setting. 6. Click OK.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Interrupt Moderation The Interrupt Moderation feature allows you to limit the rate of interrupts to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception. When this feature is enabled, interrupts are handled as a group so that the CPU utilization decreases; however, the latency may increase. The interrupt rate is specified using “Max IRQ per Sec” on page 60. To enable or disable the Interrupt Moderation feature, do the following: 1.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 5. Select one of the following options: Disabled— The Interrupt Moderation feature is disabled Enabled— The Interrupt Moderation feature is enabled. This is the default setting. 6. Click OK.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Jumbo Packet The Jumbo Packet property specifies the size of the frame that the AT2814FX ExpressCard supports. The network performance usually improves when the larger packet size is specified; however, the network must be capable of supporting such large packets. To change the Jumbo Packet size, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 5. Select one of the following options: 1514 Bytes— The AT-2814FX ExpressCard supports up to 1514 bytes in a packet size. This is the default value. 4088 Bytes— The AT-2814FX ExpressCard supports up to 4088 bytes in a packet size. 9014 Bytes— The AT-2814FX ExpressCard supports up to 9014 bytes in a packet size. 6. Click OK.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Large Send Offload (IPv4) The Large Send Offload feature for IPv4 traffic allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the AT2814FX ExpressCard segments large packets and reduces the CPU load. To enable or disable the Large Send Offload (IPv4) feature, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. to start the Device Manager on your system. 2.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide 5. Select one of the following options: Disabled— The AT-2814FX ExpressCard does not segment packets. Enabled — The AT-2814FX ExpressCard segments large packets before sending them out. This option reduces the CPU load as the AT-2814FX ExpressCard performs the segmentation. This is the default setting. 6. Click OK.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Log Status Messages The Log Status Messages property specifies which messages to be generated and stored in the event log file. To change the Log Status Messages setting, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced page is displayed. See Figure 21 on page 46. 3. Select Log Status Messages in the Property box. 4. Click on the in the Value box.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Errors — Only error messages are generated and stored in the event log file. None— No message is generated. Status Messages — An event log entry is generated every time the link status changes and stored in the event log file. This is the default setting. Warnings — Only warning and error messages are generated and stored in the event log file. 6. Click OK.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties Max IRQ per Sec The Max IRQ per Sec property specifies the rate of interrupts to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception. The interrupt Moderation feature uses this property to group CPU interrupts. When the Interrupt Moderation is disabled, the value of Max IRQ per Sec is ignored. To change the Max IRQ per Sec value, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Network Address The Network Address allows you to replace the MAC address originally assigned to the AT-2814FX ExpressCard with a user-defined address. The user-defined address that you assign to the ExpressCard is called a locally administered address. Caution A locally administered address overrides the original MAC address stored in the AT-2814FX ExpressCard hardware.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 4. In the Value textbox, enter a locally administered address for the AT2814FX ExpressCard. Here are guidelines to assigning a locally administered address: The address must be unique. The address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number, for example, “000C46005501.” The range is from 0000 0000 0001 to FFFF FFFF FFFD. Do not use a MAC address whose least significant bit of the most significant octet is 1. The MAC address is a multicast address. 5.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Receive Buffers The Receive Buffers property sets the number of receive buffers that is allocated for the AT-2814FX ExpressCard. Increasing this value may enhance performance in receiving traffic, but consumes more system memory. To change the Receive Buffers value, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 5. Select one of the following numbers: 256— This is the default value. 512 6. Click OK.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Speed & Duplex The Speed & Duplex property set both the link speed and the duplex mode of the AT-2814FX ExpressCard. To change the Speed & Duplex property, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced page is displayed. See Figure 21 on page 46. 3. Select Speed & Duplex in the Property box. 4.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 100 Mbps Half Duplex— 100 Mbps speed in the half duplex mode. 6. Click OK.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the AT-2814FX ExpressCard to compute the checksum of transmitting packets and verify the checksum of receiving packets, taking load off from the CPU on your laptop. To enable or disable the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) feature, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 5. Select one of the following options: On— Enables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload function. This is the default setting. Off— Disables the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload function. 6. Click OK.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Transmit Buffers The Transmit Buffers property specifies the number of transmit buffers that is allocated for the AT-2814FX ExpressCard. Increasing this value may enhance performance in transmitting traffic, but consumes more system memory. To change the Transmit Buffers, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 5. Select one of the following numbers: 256— This is the default value. 512 6. Click OK.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Wake From Shutdown The Wake From Shutdown feature enables your laptop to start from the shutdown state when the AT-2814FX ExpressCard receives the types of frame that are specified by “Wake-Up Capabilities” on page 73. To enable or disable the Wake From Shutdown function, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manger on your operating system. See “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 2. Click the Advanced tab.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 5. Select one of the following options: On— Enables the Wake From Shutdown feature. Off— Disables the Wake From Shutdown feature. This is the default setting. 6. Click OK.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Wake-Up Capabilities The Wake-Up Capabilities property specifies the type of frame that the Wake From Shutdown feature uses. When the Wake From Shutdown feature is enabled, your laptop starts from the shutdown state as the AT2814FX ExpressCard receives the type of frame that the Wake-Up Capabilities property specifies. When the Wake From Shutdown is disabled, the value of the Wake-Up Capabilities is ignored.
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties 5. Select one of the following options: Link Change— Your laptop wakes up from the shutdown state when the link status is changed if the Wake From Shutdown feature is enabled. Magic Packet— Your laptop wakes up from the shutdown state when the AT-2814FX ExpressCard receives a special packet called a magic packet if the Wake From Shutdown feature is enabled.
Chapter 5 Uninstalling the Driver Software This chapter describes how to uninstall the driver software for the AT2814FX ExpressCard.
Chapter 5: Uninstalling the Driver Software Overview When you no longer use the AT-2814FX ExpressCard for your laptop computer, you may want to uninstall the driver software from your operating system. Guidelines 76 Here are the guidelines to uninstalling the driver software from your system: You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software. Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, capture all of the Advanced Property settings for later use.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Uninstalling the Driver Software To uninstall the driver software from your operating system, do the following: 1. Start you Windows operating system and log in. 2. Open the Device Manager. For instructions on how to open the Device Manager, see “Starting the Device Manager” on page 43. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the next to the Network Adapters folder.
Chapter 5: Uninstalling the Driver Software Figure 39. Device Manager Window with an Option List A Confirm Device Uninstall window pops up as shown in Figure 40. Figure 40. Confirm Device Uninstall Window 5. Check the checkbox if you wan to remove additional driver and installation files. Note This option is available only for Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems. 6. Click OK to complete the uninstall.
Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications This section provides the dimensions and weight of the AT-2814FX ExpressCard. Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 3.4 cm (5.4 in. x 1.3 in.) Weight: 0.02 kg (0.05 lb) Environmental Specifications The following environmental specifications apply to the AT-2814FX ExpressCard: Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (+32°F to +113°F) Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft.
Appendix A: Specifications Operating Specifications The following operating specifications apply to the AT-2814FX ExpressCard: Wavelength: 1310 nm Output Optical Power: 62.5/125 µm -19 (min) / -14 (max) 50/125 µm -22.5 (min) / -14 (max) Input Optical Power Minimum at Eye Center: 80 -33.
Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors This appendix explains how to clean fiber optic connectors and includes the following topics: “Overview” on page 82 “Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 83 “Cleaning Fiber Optic Connector Using a Swab” on page 85 81
Appendix A: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Overview The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge-type cleaners are available from many vendors and typically called “cartridge cleaners.” See Figure 43. Figure 43. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector. To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, do the following: 1.
Appendix A: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the fiber optic cable. 4. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5.
AT-2814FX Fast Ethernet Fiber (SC) ExpressCard Installation and User’s Guide Cleaning Fiber Optic Connector Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively. See Figure 45.
Appendix A: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use. Warning Do not stare into the laser beam. L2 Warning Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens.
