User guide

Table of Contents
“redundant twister” Installation & User Guide
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Guide ....................................................................................................... 7
STEP 1: Unpack the “redundant twister” .................................................... 7
STEP 2: Choose an Appropriate Location .................................................. 7
STEP 3: Set the DIP Switches ..................................................................... 8
Set the MDI-II/MDI-X Switches ................................................. 11
STEP 4: Connect to the Network .............................................................. 12
STEP 5: Apply Power to the “redundant twister” ..................................... 14
User Guide ................................................................................................................ 17
LED Operation .......................................................................................... 17
Reset Push Button ..................................................................................... 18
Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF)............................................................. 19
Back-to-Back Application ......................................................................... 20
Topology Solutions ................................................................................... 21
Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 22
Straight/Crossover RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Cables ......................................... 24
Product Safety, EMC and Compliance Statements ................................... 25
Warranty and Servicing ............................................................................. 26
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and “redundant twister” are trademarks of Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. All others are trademarks of their
respective owners.
“redundant twister” technology is a patent of Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc.
The information contained in this document is assumed to be correct and current. The manufacturer is not
responsible for errors or omissions and reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.