Questions:
Repeaters - AUI Port on Repeater - Do I have to use the AUI port on the MIL-4201R repeater?
- What is the difference between a repeater and a converter?
- My repeater (MIL-4201R) is not working, what is wrong?
Micro Modules - What does the switch settings on a MIL-4320M do?
- How do I disable full duplex mode on my UTP module, MIL-4310M?
Answers:
Repeaters AUI Port on Repeater - Do I have to use the AUI port on the MIL-4201R repeater?- NO. You do not have to use the AUI port.
MIL-4201R repeater functions as both, a standalone as
well as a networked environment. You can use any port on the
repeater. The AUI port can be utilized with a
transceiver to connect the repeater into another network
medium (Subject to overall ethernet limits).
What is the difference between a repeater and a converter?- A converter will translate data from one media to another
by performing a bit for bit translation. The signal
will be re-amplified and squared off. They will also
extend "runts" (undersized frames, usually the
result of a collision). A repeater, beside
reamplification, will also re-time the data and generate
the preamble in ethernet frames. Re-timing removes
jitter from the line. Jitter can be a more common
problem on coax networks, and that is why the MIL-120A
limits the number of nodes to 10 max.
My repeater (MIL-4201R) is not working, what is wrong?- Check the revisions of the modules (MIL-4300M series) against the chart. This information is in the install guide.
Not all revisions of Micro modules are compatible with the MIL-4201R. Micro module MIL-4340M and MIL-4370M (All Rev)
are not compatible to be used with this repeater. Also make sure you are using the correct UTP cable (swap or straight),
coax termination is properly set, and SQE is disabled on the hub, repeater, and switch side. Note: some older NIC cards
may require SQE enabled, so only enable SQE on the port connecting to that NIC.
Micro Modules What does the switch settings on a MIL-4320M do?- It enables 50 ohms of internal termination. Please view the MIL-4300 manual for further information on the DIP switches and jumper settings on the MIL-4300 series of module
How do I disable the jumper settings for full duplex mode on my UTP module?- Pull the MIL-4310M module out of the MiLAN device and remove the jumper labelled FDX. Please view the MIL-4300 manual for further information on the DIP switches and jumper settings on the MIL-4300 series of module
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