Connect a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter to its Power Adapter

Before connecting the Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter to power, install it using one of the options described in Install a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter.

The Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter operates on DC power, which it receives from its power adapter.

Connection points to the power adapter are located on the sides of the converter, as shown in Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter: Side Panels.

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Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter: Side Panels
Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter: Side Panels

1 = Kensington lock point

3 = DC power connector

2 = Grounding point

To connect your Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter to power, follow these steps:

  1. Attach a grounding wire to the grounding point on the side of the converter.
  2. Connect a DC power cable to the DC input socket on the same side of the converter.
  3. Connect the other end of the DC power cable to the power adapter.
  4. Connect the power adapter to an AC power source.
  5. When power is connected, verify that the converter's power LED turns green.

    If the power LED does not turn on, recheck the connections from the connector to the power source.