Installation Guide for
10/100BaseT Tap
Doc. PUBTPCUU Rev.2, 06/06
10/100BaseT Tap
Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key.Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Unpacking.and.Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About.This.Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product.Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED.Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cabling.Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting.to.the.Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting.to.the.Monitoring.Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Limitations.on.Warranty.and.Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.
By.using.a.Net.Optics.Tap.you.agree.to.the.terms.and.conditions.of.usage.set.forth.by.Net.Optics,.Inc .
No.licenses,.express.or.implied,.are.granted.with.respect.to.any.of.the.technology.described.in.this.
manual ..Net.Optics.retains.all.intellectual.property.rights.associated.with.the.technology.described.in.
this.manual ..This.manual.is.intended.to.assist.with.installing.Net.Optics.products.into.your.network .
Trademarks and Copyrights
©.2009.by.Net.Optics,.Inc ..Zero.Delay
TM.
and.Net.Optics®.is.a.registered.trademark.of.Net.Optics,.Inc ..
Additional.company.and.product.names.may.be.trademarks.or.registered.trademarks.of.the.individual.
companies.and.are.respectfully.acknowledged .
Additional Information
Net.Optics,.Inc ..reserves.the.right.to.make.changes.in.specifications.and.other.information.contained.
in.this.document.without.prior.notice ..Every.effort.has.been.made.to.ensure.that.the.information.in.this.
document.is.accurate .
10/100BaseT Tap
Introduction
Net.Optics.10/100BaseT.Taps.supply.mission-critical.networks.with.superior.
network.visibility.and.security.access ..The.breakthrough.design.of.the.Net.
Optics.10/100BaseT.Tap.ensures.zero.impact.on.network.traffic.while.maintaining.uninterrupted.access.for.monitoring.and.security.devices ..These.are.the.
world’s.first.and.only.10/100BaseT.Taps.offering.“zero.delay”.technology .
Highly.sensitive.network.locations.can.improve.monitoring.performance.via.
the.innovative.features.of.Net.Optics.Taps ..If.power.is.lost.to.other.10/100.
Taps,.the.connected.devices.may.introduce.delays.as.they.detect.the.power.
loss.and.try.to.re-establish.their.link ..
Net.Optics’.pioneering.design.ensures.that.any.loss.of.power.to.the.Tap.is.
transparent.to.the.network,.and.does.not.affect.the.flow.of.traffic.through.the.
Tap.–.eliminating.packet.delay.and.loss.as.potential.security.issues ..
Simply Plug It In
Full-duplex.monitoring.is.a.snap.with.a.custom.monitoring.cable.that.sends.each.
side.of.the.signal.to.a.separate.NIC.on.the.monitoring.device ..All.network.and.
monitoring.cables.are.included.with.the.10/100BaseT.Tap.for.plug-and-play.
deployment .
Security and Visibility
Without.an.IP.address,.monitoring.devices.are.isolated.from.the.network,.
dramatically.reducing.their.exposure.to.attacks ..However,.the.monitoring.
device.connected.to.the.Tap.still.sees.all.full-duplex.traffic.as.if.it.were.in-line,.
including.Layer.1.and.Layer.2.errors .
Reliability
For.extra.uptime.protection,.Net.Optics.10/100BaseT.Taps.offer.redundant.
power.connections ..Should.the.primary.power.source.fail,.the.Tap.
automatically.switches.to.the.backup.power.source ..Power.LEDs.on.the.
front.of.the.Tap.indicate.the.current.power.source.–.even.if.power.is.lost.and.
reapplied,.there.is.always.zero.delay.to.network.traffic .
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Key Features
Passive, Secure Technology
•. Provides.passive.access.at.10.or.100.Mbps.without.data.stream.interference.
or.introducing.a.point.of.failure
•. Unique.Zero.Delay.technology.ensures.no.packet.delay.or.loss.if.power.is.
lost.to.the.Tap
•. Compatible.with.Power.over.Ethernet.(PoE).applications
•. Passes.all.full-duplex.traffic.(including.errors).from.all.layers.for.comprehensive.troubleshooting
•. No.IP.address.is.needed.for.the.Tap.or.monitoring.device,.enhancing.monitoring.security
•. Redundant.power.ensures.monitoring.uptime
•. Fully.IEEE.802 .3.compliant
•. Fully.RoHS.compliant
Ease of Use
•. Front-mounted.connectors.support.easy.installation.and.operation
•. LED.indicators.show.redundant.power.status
•. Silk-screened.application.diagram.illustrates.all.connections.for.easy.
deployment
•. Optional.19-inch.rack.frames.hold.up.to.3.or.12.Taps
•. Available.with.-48VDC.power
•. Compatible.with.all.major.manufacturers’.monitoring.devices,.including.
protocol.analyzers,.probes,.and.intrusion.detection/prevention.systems
Support
•. Net.Optics.offers.free.technical.support.throughout.the.lifetime.of.your.
purchase ..Our.technical.support.team.is.available.from.8.am.to.5.pm.Pacific.
Time,.Monday.through.Friday.at.+1.(408).737-7777.and.via.email.at.tssupport@netoptics .com ..FAQs.are.also.available.on.Net.Optics.website.at.
www .netoptics .com .
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About This Guide
This.guide.explains.how.to.install.the.10/100BaseT.Tap ..Please.read.the.Guide.
before.attempting.to.install.the.10/100BaseT.Tap .
This.guide.covers.the.following.models:.Model.TP-CU
Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully.unpack.the.10/100BaseT.Tap.and.check.for.damaged.or.missing.
parts ..The.Tap.ships.with.the.following:
•. 10/100BaseT.Tap.
•. 2.power.supplies
•. 2.power.cords
•. 2.network.cables
•. 2.monitor.cables
•. Installation.Guide
You.may.have.also.ordered..a.panel.for.rack.mounting.and.an.extended.warranty ..Carefully.check.the.packing.slip.against.parts.received ..If.any.part.is.
missing.or.damaged,.contact.Net.Optics'.Customer.Service.immediately .
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Product Diagrams
Network A & B Monitor A & B
A
Network
B A
Monitor
B
Power LEDs
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Figure 1: Front Panel
1 2
Figure 2: Rear Panel AC Power Model
12V DC
OUTPUT PIN ASSIGNMENT
1.5 Amp max.
+
- +
- +
- +
- +
Figure 3: Rear Panel DC Power Model
LED Indicators
•. PWR 1/ PWR 2:.Main.and.Redundant.Power ..If.the.Tap.is.deployed.with.
both.power.supplies,.both.LEDs.illuminate.white.when.the.Tap.is.connected.
to.power ..An.off.power.LED.indicates.that.the.corresponding.power.supply.
is.not.functioning.or.not.connected .
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Cabling Guidelines
•. If.connecting.to.Switches.or.Hubs,.use.CAT5.RJ45.cross-over.cabling .
•. If.connecting.to.Routers.or.NICs,.use.CAT5.RJ45.straight-through..
cabling .
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Connecting to the Network
1 ...Connect.Network.Port.A.to.the.appropriate.switch,.server.or.router.using.a.
CAT5e.cable ..
2 ...Connect.Network.Port.B.to.the.appropriate.switch,.server.or.router.using.a.
CAT5e.cable ..
A
Network
B A
Monitor
B
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To network switch or router To network switch or router
Figure 5: Connecting to the Network
3 .. Verify.that.the.Tap.Network.Ports.are.cabled.in-line.between.two.devices .
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Connecting to the Monitoring Device
1 .. Supply.power.to.the.Tap.using.the.two.redundant.power.supplies.included.
with.the.unit ..Verify.that.the.Power.LED.illuminates .
2 .. Connect.Monitor.Port.A.to.the.appropriate.port.on.the.monitoring.device.
using.a.CAT5e.straight-through.cable .
3 .. Connect.Monitor.Port.B.to.the.appropriate.port.on.the.monitoring.device.
using.a.CAT5e.straight-through.cable .
Note: _______________________________________________________________
The second power supply is available to support the flow of traffic to the monitoring device in the event that the first power supply becomes unavailable.
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A Network B A Monitor B
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To monitor NIC
To monitor NIC
Figure 6: Connecting to the Monitoring Device
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Specifications
Environment
Operating.Temperature:.0˚C.to.40˚C
Operating.Temperature:.-10˚C.to.70˚C
Relative.Humidity:.10%.min,.95%.max,.non-condensing
Power
Power.Supply.
.
.
.
Power.Supply
Input:.100-240VAC,.0 .5A,.47-63Hz
Output:.12V.1 .5A
Input: -48V.DC.typical,.-36V.DC.min,.-75V.DC.max
Mechanical
Dimensions:.1 .125”.high.x.4 .25”.deep.x.4 .5”.wide
Cable Interface
Copper.Cable.Type:..22-24.AWG.unshielded.twisted.pair.cable,.. .
.
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CAT5/CAT5e
Link.Distance.Supported:.100.meters
Connectors
(2).RJ45,.8-pin.connectors.(monitor.ports)
(2).RJ45,.8-pin.connectors.(network.ports)
Certifications
•. 10/100BaseT.Tap.is.compliant.with.IEEE.802 .3.and.802 .3af.specifications .
•. Fully.RoHS.compliant
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Limitations on Warranty and Liability
Net.Optics.offers.a.limited.warranty.for.all.its.products ..IN.NO.EVENT.SHALL.NET.OPTICS,.INC ..
BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.DAMAGES.INCURRED.BY.THE.USE.OF.THE.PRODUCTS.(INCLUD-
ING.BOTH.HARDWARE.AND.SOFTWARE).DESCRIBED.IN.THIS.MANUAL,.OR.BY.ANY.
DEFECT.OR.INACCURACY.IN.THIS.MANUAL.ITSELF ..THIS.INCLUDES.BUT.IS.NOT.LIM-
ITED.TO.LOST.PROFITS,.LOST.SAVINGS,.AND.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.
DAMAGES.ARISING.FROM.THE.USE.OR.INABILITY.TO.USE.THIS.PRODUCT,.even.if.Net.
Optics.has.been.advised.of.the.possibility.of.such.damages ..Some.states.do.not.allow.the.exclusion.
or.limitation.of.implied.warranties.or.liability.for.incidental.or.consequential.damages,.so.the.above.
limitation.or.exclusion.may.not.apply.to.you .
Net.Optics,.Inc ..warrants.this.Tap.to.be.in.good.working.order.for.a.period.of.ONE.YEAR.from.the.
date.of.purchase.from.Net.Optics.or.an.authorized.Net.Optics.reseller .
Should.the.unit.fail.anytime.during.the.said.ONE.YEAR.period,.Net.Optics.will,.at.its.discretion,.
repair.or.replace.the.product ..This.warranty.is.limited.to.defects.in.workmanship.and.materials.and.
does.not.cover.damage.from.accident,.disaster,.misuse,.abuse.or.unauthorized.modifications .
If.you.have.a.problem.and.require.service,.please.call.the.number.listed.at.the.end.of.this.section.and.
speak.with.our.technical.service.personnel ..They.may.provide.you.with.an.RMA.number,.which.must.
accompany.any.returned.product ..Return.the.product.in.its.original.shipping.container.(or.equivalent).
insured.and.with.proof.of.purchase .
Additional Information
Net.Optics,.Inc ..reserves.the.right.to.make.changes.in.specifications.and.other.information.contained.
in.this.document.without.prior.notice ..Every.effort.has.been.made.to.ensure.that.the.information.in.
this.document.is.accurate ..Net.Optics.is.not.responsible.for.typographical.errors .
THE.WARRANTY.AND.REMEDIES.SET.FORTH.ABOVE.ARE.EXCLUSIVE.AND.IN.LIEU.OF.
ALL.OTHERS,.EXPRESS.OR.IMPLIED ..No.Net.Optics.reseller,.agent,.or.employee.is.authorized.
to.make.any.modification,.extension,.or.addition.to.this.warranty .
Net.Optics.is.always.open.to.any.comments.or.suggestions.you.may.have.about.its.products.and/or.
this.manual .
Send.correspondence.to.
Net.Optics,.Inc ..
5303.Betsy.Ross.Drive.
Santa.Clara,.CA.95054.USA.
Telephone:.+1.(408).737-7777.
Fax:.+1.(408).745-7719.
Email:.info@netoptics .com/Internet:.www .netoptics .com
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