
USER MANUALMODEL 2173 CopperLINK™ High Speed Ethernet ExtenderSALES OFFICE(301) 975-1000TECHNICAL SUPPORT(301) 975-1007Part# 07M2173-UMRev. BRevised
10Figure 2. Model 2173 standalone rear panel3.1 CONNECTING THE TWISTED-PAIR LINE INTERFACEThe Model 2173 supports communication between two peer Ethe
11 1. To function properly, the two Model 2173s must be connected together using twisted-pair, unconditioned, dry, metal wire, between 19 (0.9mm) an
12Figure 4. Model 2173 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector Pinout.3.3 CONNECTING POWERThe Model 2173 does not have a power switch, so it powers up as soon a
13Figure 5. Removing protective coverFigure 6 on page 13 shows the orientation of the DIP switches in the On and Off positions.Figure 6. DIP switch or
144.2 CONFIGURING DIP SWITCH S1DIP switch S1 is where you configure the CopperLINK line. The following tables describe the configuration for the 2173
155.2 FRONT PANEL LED STATUS MONITORSThe Model 2173 features six front panel LEDs that monitor power, the Ethernet signals, the CopperLINK connection
16APPENDIX ASPECIFICATIONSA.1 LAN CONNECTION• Two shielded RJ-45, 10/100Base-T, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet• CopperLINK Connection: Shielded RJ-45 A.2 TRANS
17APPENDIX BMODEL 2173 SERIES FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES*Only required with optional UI power supply (08055DCUI)Patton Model # Descript
18APPENDIX CMODEL 2173 SERIES INTERFACE PIN ASSIGNMENTC.1 10/100BASE-T INTERFACERJ-45• Pin 1: TX+• Pin 2: TX-• Pin 3: RX+• Pin 6: RX-• Pins 4, 5, 7,
19APPENDIX DSAMPLE RATES/DISTANCE CHART, BASED ON 24 AWG (0.5 MM)Note The actual distance and link performance may vary depending on the environment a
2CONTENTS1.0 Warranty Information ... 41.1 Regulatory Information ...
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3D Sample Rates/Distance Chart, Based on 24 AWG (0.5 MM) . 19
41.0 WARRANTY INFORMATIONPatton Electronics warrants all Model 2173 components to be free from defects, and will—at our option—repair or replace the
5tion. The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with specifications in Subpart B of
61.6 SAFETY WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY• This device contains no user serviceable parts. This device can only be repaired by qualified service per
7In accordance with the requirements of council direc-tive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure that at end-of-li
82.0 GENERAL INFORMATIONThank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product. This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is
9Figure 1. Typical applicationThe pair of 2173 models work together to create a transparent extension between two peered Ethernet LANs. Figure 1 shows
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