WAN Bridge Module
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1. HS 5 Ethernet WAN Bridge Module Figure 2 1 Typical WAN Bridge Module application WAN BRIDGE MODULE 3 Configuration The WAN Bridge Module plugs into fiber and copper campus drivers to extend Ethernet LANs The Module has no switches or jumpers and does not need to be configured However factors such as type of medium throughput across the link and clocking mode must be determined by the settings of the baseband modems Please refer to the manual for your campus driver part number ME485A E ME620A or ME621A to make the following settings 1 Bit Rate The DTE rate setting of your base unit corresponds to the throughput of your WAN Bridge Module Use higher speeds to allow maximum throughput to your extended LAN Using lower speeds limits the access of your extended LAN 2 Clocking Mode Set the clocking modes on the base units so that one unit is configured for internal clocking mode and the other unit is set for Receive Recover clocking mode WAN BRIDGE MODULE Base Unit Clock Modes Unit A Unit Internal Clock Setting Receive Recover Clock Setting NOTE Unit A and unit B are arbitrarily chosen It does not matter which unit is and which is 3 All other base unit settings depend on your application and on the application medium twisted pair or fiber cable WAN BRIDGE MODULE 4 Installation The WAN Bridge Module is completely plug and play2. 15 4 2 1 Connecting IOBASE T Ethernet Port toa Hub 16 4 2 2 Connecting the IOBASE T Ethernet Port toa PC DTE 17 WAN BRIDGE MODULE Chapter Page 4 3 Connection to the Line Interface Media 17 4 4 Connecting to AC Power 18 5 ce ied ie ea eS ae es ERES 19 5 1 Operating Instructions 19 5 2 Power Ofi vss oe es a E 19 5 3 LED Status 5 20 Appendix Interface Pin Assignment 22 WAN BRIDGE MODULE 1 Specifications LAN Connection RJ 45 10 5 802 3 Ethernet MAC Address Table Size 4096 entries MAC Address Aging MAC addresses deleted after 8 minutes of inactivity On Board 512 128 KB FLASH Frame Latency 1 frame Interface Card edge connection to module port on base unit LED Indicators 1 General Status 1 Link Integrity Power Supply 5 Volts 510 mA supplied to module from interface Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Size 2 9 x 3 2 7 4 x 81 cm Weight 0 25 Ib 0 11 kg 2 Introduction 2 1 Description The WAN Bridge Module ME530A installs in copper part number ME485A E and fiber part numbers ME620A and ME621A base units to provide seamless Ethernet LAN extension The Module performs the bridging function between two physically separate Ethernet LANs at the MAC level Operation of the Modul
3. This section tells you how to make the connections 4 1 Installing the Module Each Module has a 50 pin card edge connector on one side and an Ethernet interface on the other The instructions below describe how to remove the existing module and how to install the new WAN Bridge Module If your base unit does not have an existing module already installed please skip to Section 4 1 2 4 1 1 REMOVING THE EXISTING MODULE 1 Turn the power switch off Leave the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet to keep the unit grounded 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews on the module by turning them counterclockwise 3 Grasp the two thumbscrews and gently pull the module from the unit Apply equal force to the thumbscrews to keep the module straight during the removal process WAN BRIDGE MODULE 4 1 2 INSTALLING THE NEW WAN BRIDGE MODULE 1 Make sure the power switch on the base unit is off Leave the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet to keep the unit grounded 2 Hold the Module with the faceplate toward you and align the Module with the guide slots in the rear panel of the base unit 3 While keeping the Module s faceplate parallel with the base unit rear panel slide the Module straight in so that the card edge contacts line up with the socket inside the chassis Figure 4 1 shows how a Module plugs into the rear of the base unit Figure 4 1 Installation of a WAN Bridge Module WAN BRIDGE MODULE NOTE
4. BLACK nnn OCTOBER 1998 ME530A WAN Bridge Module CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION To order or for technical support Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Technical support and fax orders 24 hours a day 7 days a week Phone orders 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday Saturday 8 to 4 Eastern Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site http www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com WAN BRIDGE MODULE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate
5. 10BASE T Hub using a straight through RJ 45 cable Use Figure 4 3 to construct a cable to connect the Module to a 10 5 Hub Bridge Module RJ 45 Pin No TOBASE T Hub RJ 45 Pin 1 TX4 AX 2 TX 2 3 A 6 Figure 4 3 Module to Hub cable pinning WAN BRIDGE MODULE 4 2 2 CONNECTING THE 10BASE T ETHERNET A DTE The WAN Bridge Module interface is configured as DTE Data Terminal Equipment If you wish to connect the Module to another DTE device such as 10 5 network interface card in a PC you must construct a 10 5 crossover cable as shown in Figure 4 4 Bridge Module RJ 45 Pin No PC with 10BASE T NIC Installed Pin No 1 2 41 DG 2 X amn 2 3 Ax O 6 RX 6 RX Figure 4 4 Module to PC cable pinning 4 3 Connection to the Line Interface Media Instructions for connecting the line interface media twisted pair or fiberoptic cable are contained in the manual for the base unit ME485A E ME620A or ME621A Please refer to the base unit manual for connection details NOTICE Any terminal cable connected to the WAN Bridge Module must be shielded cable and the outer shield must be 360 degree bonded at both ends to a metal or metalized backshelf WAN BRIDGE MODULE 4 4 Connecting to AC Power Instructions for connecting the Un
6. The card edge connector should meet the socket when the Module is almost all the way into the chassis If you encounter a lot of resistance remove the Module and repeat steps 2 and 3 4 With the card edge contacts aligned with the socket firmly seat the Module by using your thumbs to apply pressure directly to the right and left edges of the Module faceplate Applying moderate and even pressure should be sufficient to seat the Module You should hear it click into place 5 To secure the Module in place push the thumbscrews into the chassis and turn the screws clockwise to tighten 4 2 Connecting to the 10BASE T Ethernet Port The RJ 45 Ethernet port on the WAN Bridge Module is designed to connect directly to a network Figure 4 2 shows the 10BASE T RJ 45 port pin description You may make connections up to 328 feet 100 m using Type 4 or 5 cable WAN BRIDGE MODULE 0 TD data output from 2 TD data output from B data input to IM1 I no 5 no connection 6 RD data input to IM1 I 7 no connection 8 no connection 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 ANN Figure 4 2 WAN Bridge Module RJ 45 connector pinout 4 2 1 CONNECTING THE 10BASE T ETHERNET PORT TO A The WAN Bridge Module interface is configured as DTE Data Terminal Equipment just like a 10 5 network interface card in a PC Therefore it expects to connect to
7. de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 6 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 7 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 8 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada WAN BRIDGE MODULE TRADEMARKS The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property of their owners WAN BRIDGE MODULE Contents Chapter Page 1 7 9 Introduction 8 2 1 Description T pen 8 22 Features A Saw 8 2 3 Typical 9 3 Configuration ees tek a 11 4 15 4 1 Installing the 13 4 1 1 Removing the Existing Module 13 4 1 2 Installing the New WAN Bridge Module 2 Ree eee 14 4 2 Connecting to the IOBASE T Ethernet
8. el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n WAN BRIDGE MODULE 0 El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor 1 El aparato el ctrico debera ser connectado a una fuente de poder solo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato 2 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 3 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 4 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 5 En caso
9. the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada The CE symbol on your equipment indicates that it complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive and the Low Voltage Directive LVD of the Union European EU WAN BRIDGE M LE NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato
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11. e is transparent to higher network level protocols such as TCP IP DECnet NETBIOS and IPX Once installed in the local base unit this plug and play Module forwards LAN broadcasts multicasts and frames destined for the peered Ethernet LAN at the remote end the base unit at the remote end must also be equipped with a WAN Bridge Module Using the Module peered Ethernet LANs can be linked over leased 4 wire and campus fiber circuits 2 2 Features Installs in copper part number 485 and fiber part numbers ME620A and ME621A base units WAN BRIDGE MODULE Provides MAC level connection between two peered Ethernet LANs Operates transparently to higher level protocols such as TCP IP DECnet NETBIOS and IPX No configuration necessary Automatically discovers loads and deletes addresses 512 KB on board RAM Modular connection RJ 45 Two LED indicators status and link integrity 2 3 Typical Application The WAN Bridge Module is designed to plug directly into the rear of a modular campus driver part number ME485A E ME620A or ME621A The Module is designed to be used as one of a pair of units Figure 2 1 illustrates a typical WAN Bridge Module installation Corporate Headquarters WAN BRIDGE MODULE pu me m m Sa EA
12. he WAN Bridge Module features two LEDs that monitor general operating status and the integrity of the 10BASE T twisted pair link Figure 5 1 shows the LEDs located directly beneath the RJ 45 jack Following Figure 5 1 is a description of each LED s function WAN Bridge Module O Link LED 7 Link LED Interface Port Figure 5 1 WAN Bridge Module panel e Status Blinks yellow from one to four times to indicate system status Each pulse pattern is separated by a two second off period Greater pulse patterns have higher priority buffer saturation has greater priority than an empty MAC table Valid system statuses are 1 pulse system status is okay WAN BRIDGE MODULE 2 pulses no MAC entires in the MAC Address Table 3 pulses Clear to Send CTS or Carrier Detect DCD from base unit are not asserted 4 pulses WAN Bridge Module buffer is saturated Link Glows green to indicate good link integrity on the twisted pair line WAN BRIDGE MODULE Appendix Interface Bridge Module Pin 1 Signal TD data output from WAN Bridge Module TD data output from WAN Bridge Module RD data input to WAN Bridge Module no connection no connection RD data input to WAN Bridge Module no connection no connection BLACK BOX Copyright 1998 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence 15055 1018 724 746 55
13. iversal Interface power supply are contained in the manual for the base unit part number ME485A E ME620A or ME621A Please refer to the base unit manual for connection details WARNING The WAN Bridge Module has been specifically designed to work with Universal Interface version of the base unit Use with 120 230 VAC versions could damage the unit If you are not sure which power supply your base unit uses please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 WAN BRIDGE MODULE 5 Operation Once the WAN Bridge Module is installed it should operate transparently This section describes power on general operating instructions and the LED status monitors 5 1 Operating Instructions In order to operate the WAN Bridge Module must be installed in the base unit It also requires a connection After power is applied the Module automatically starts bridging without further user intervention MAC addresses discovered are automatically loaded into the MAC address table They are automatically deleted from the MAC address table if they are inactive for 8 minutes 5 2 Power On Before applying power to the Module please be sure it is properly installed in the base unit Then make sure that unit is connected to the appropriate power source Universal Interface AC Power Supply or DC Power Supply Then power on the base unit using the rear power switch WAN BRIDGE MODULE 5 3 LED Status Monitors T
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