Planet WFT-201 User manual
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Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2004.
Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. The information
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
REVISION
User's manual for PLANET Intelligent Media Converter
For Models: WFT-201, WFT-202, WFT-202S15
Rev 2.0 (Nov. 2004)
Part No. EM-WFT20xv2
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Overview of this User’s Manual 1
Chapter 2 UNPACKING AND SETUP 3
2.1 Unpacking 3
2.2 Setup 3
Chapter 3 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 5
3.1 Front Panel 5
3.2 LED Indicators 6
Chapter 4 CONFIGURE THE MEDIA CONVERTER 7
4.1 Configure Through Terminal Emulator/TELNET Program 7
4.2 Configure Through Web browser 11
Chapter 5 SPECIFICATIONS 17
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Intelligent 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Media Converter series (WFT-20x) support
the conversion of different media between the copper Fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) and
ber Fast Ethernet (100Base-FX).
The WFT-20x had built-in Micro Processor to monitor the WFT-20x status and to congure
the device’s advanced function. Through in-band management via TELNET, Web Browser
and SNMP management utility or the out-band management via RS-232 console to
monitor the status.
The WFT-20x supports SNMP agent to advise the network manager while the device occur
an abnormal.
1.1 Overview of this User’s Manual
Introduction. Describes the WFT-20x and its features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the WFT-
20x.
Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel and LED indicators of
the WFT-20x.
Congure The Media Converter. Helps you how to congure the WFT-20x.
Technical Specications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental,
performance and Routers settings) specications of the WFT-20x.
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Chapter 2
Unpacking and Setup
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the WFT-20x.
2.1 Unpacking
Open the box of the WFT-20x and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following
items:
• One Intelligent Media Converter
• One Power Cord
• One RS-232 Cable (9 pin female to 9 pin female)
• Rubber Feet
• CD-ROM
• This User’s Manual
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for
replacement.
2.2 Setup
The setup of the WFT-20x can be performed using the following steps:
• The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the WFT-20x Converter.
• Visually inspect the AC power cord and make sure that it is fully secured to the de-
vice.
Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the WFT-20x. Do
not place heavy objects on the WFT-20x.
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Chapter 3
Identifying External Components
This section identies all the major external components of the WFT-20x. The front panel
is shown, followed by a description of each panel feature. The indicator panel is described
in detail in the next chapter.
3.1 Front Panel
The gure below shows the front panels of the WFT-20x.
LED Indicatr Console Port Reset Copper port Fiber port
• LED Indicator Panel
Refer to the next section for detailed information.
• Console Port (RS-232)
To congure the device through Terminal Emulation Program via the RS-232 serial
port.
• Reset
To reset all the setting in case of messy setting.
• 10/100Base-TX Twisted-Pair Port
The 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover
detection function gives true ‘plug and play’ capability without the need of confusing
crossover cables or crossover ports.
• Fiber Port
To connect with ber optic cable to the ber port.
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3.2 LED Indicators
PWR Lights Green power is inserted
SYS
(System CPU) Lights Amber power is inserted and it is fail
CONSOLE
Blinks Green the data is transmitting
Blinks Amber transmitting the wrong data
FAIL
(TP/Fiber) Lights Amber the link is fail
LNK/ACT
(TP/Fiber)
Lights Green when link to networking Ethernet
Blinks Green when link is activity
FDX/COL
(TP/Fiber)
Lights Green link is in full duplex mode
Lights Off link is in half duplex mode
Blinks Green there is collision happens
100
(Speed for TP)
Lights Green the link speed at 100Mbps
Lights Off the link speed at 10Mbps
Power Notice:
1.The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is
powered. If your networks should active all the time, please consider using
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your device. It will prevent you from
network data loss or network downtime.
2.In some area, installing a surge suppression device may also help to protect
your switch from being damaged by unregulated surge or current to the
media converter.
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Chapter 4
Configure The Media Converter
This chapter helps you how to congure the WFT-20x.
4.1 Congure Through Terminal Emulator/TELNET Program
4.1.1 Terminal Emulator program setting
The WFT-20x can be accessed using a terminal or terminal emulator attached to the RS-
232 serial port.
1. Locate correct DB9 serial port cable with female DB9 connector.
2. Attach the DB9 serial port female cable connector to the male DB9 serial port connector
on the chassis system.
3. Attach the other end of the DB9 serial port cable to a remote the workstation.
4. By default, the WFT-20x uses the following serial port parameter values:
Bits per second 57600
Stop bits 1
Data bits 8
Parity NONE
Flow Control NONE
The default Login name and password is both “root”.
4.1.2 TELNET program setting
The WFT-20x system can be accessible using TELNET through LAN.
1. Run TELNET program.
2. Enter the IP address “192.168.1.1" (the factory-default IP address setting).
3. The default Login name and password are both “root”.
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4.1.3 Congure the Intelligent WFT-20x
4.1.3.1 Main Menu
The main menu shows the setting of the File, General Conguration, System Conguration,
Device Conguration, SNMP Conguration and Device Status.
4.1.3.2 Files
To set the Software Reboot, Factory Reset and Image Update.
4.1.3.2.1 Software Reboot
After conguring the software, you need to reboot the device by pressing the Software
Reboot to change the setting.
4.1.3.2.2 Factory Reset
This function is to set the device back to the factory default setting in case of the messy
setting.
4.1.3.2.3 Image Update
The section is to set the TFTP Server IP Address rst, and the default address was set
to "192.168.1.2". The Image File can be updated by uploading the image le from the
TFTP server.
NOTE:
The content of the image file will write the whole firmware
of the management module, please be sure that the image
file is correct.
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