Media Dependent Adapters (MDA) Installation Guide

After connecting the port cables, continue to follow the

instructions in that manual to connect power and verify the

installation.

Replacing an MDA with a Different Model

When replacing an installed MDA with another type of

MDA, complete the following steps to clear the switch

NVRAM:

1. Power down the switch.

Remove the AC power cord from the power source.

2. Remove the installed MDA.

Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA.

3. Cycle the switch power.

Power up the switch and wait for the Bay Networks

logo screen to appear (approximately 10 seconds);

then power down the switch.

4. Install the replacement MDA.

Be sure to firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the

MDA front panel.

5. Power up the switch.

Note:

The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all

ports operating at 100 Mb/s use only Category 5

unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

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