Installation Instructions

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2.7 Smart Forwarding
The media converters are featured with a smart forwarding design. The
following table lists the forward method used in different TP to FX con-
versions:
TP port to/from FX port Forward method
10BASE-T to 100BASE-FX Store and forward
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Direct conversion
The converter can change to direct conversion automatically when it
detects same speed on both TP port and FX port. Direct conversion
method converts the signal between TP port and FX port without storing
the received packet on one port then forwarding to another port. The
media converter operates with the minimum latency.
Note:
1. In direct conversion, be sure both devices connected to the TP port
and FX port have same duplex mode for proper transmission.
2. In direct conversion, 802.3x function is disabled and the media
converter will not generate pause frame, but just forwards the
received pause frame directly from one port to another port.
3. In direct conversion, the media converter is not limited to the
maximal length of the receiving packets.