RBFTC11
The FTC is a simple Fiber to Copper converter. Unlike many other media converters available on market, it has outdoor waterproof case with lock screw, it's mounting bracket can be attached and locked with a screw from inside the case. Unit has 12-57V PoE with 802.3af/at support (with unshielded cross cable). Comes with PoE injector and power supply. Works only with Gigabit SFP connections.
Safety Warnings
Before you work on any MikroTik equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.
Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer, and which can be found in the original packaging of this product.
This equipment is to be installed by trained and qualified personnel, as per these installation instructions. The installer is responsible for making sure, that the Installation of the equipment is compliant with local and national electrical codes. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
This product is intended to be mounted outdoors on a pole. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware and configuration or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation for people and damage to the system.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk!
In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power adapter from the power outlet.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference in which case the user might be required to take adequate measures.
First steps:
- Open the Ethernet port door;
- Connect the device to the included PoE injector with an Ethernet cable to the data+power end;
- Connect the data end of the PoE injector to the computer;
- Connect the power adapter to the PoE injector;
Mounting
The device can be mounted in several ways: wall, ceiling, pole or it can be placed in specially designed Mikrotik holder which comes with the package. The package includes a drill hole template with instructions, to help you with the Ethernet cable installation and attachment to a ceiling or a wall. The package also includes a steel bracket to put on the other side of a dropdown ceiling tile and two screws and wall anchors. The Unit can be attached to the pole using zip ties or steel clamp.
To prevent the bottom lid for opening the different screw can be used. One Torx T20 security screw is included for optional use. Use it with the included L-shaped wrench to fix it into the bottom lid. Detailed instructions of replacing the screw are in the package.
The IP rating scale for this device is IP54.
When mounting outdoors, please ensure that any cable openings are directed downwards. Use POE injector and proper grounding. Recommended using Cat5/6 cable.
When using and installing this device please pay attention to Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) safety distance with a minimum of 35 cm between the radiator and your body.
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The RBFTC11 is set up as a switch, with 192.168.88.1 as the management IP of the master interface.
We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability. RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help.
In case IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox
) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side (all access is blocked from the internet port by default). For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device from the network, see section Buttons and jumpers.
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