INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides installation and reference information for the network adapters. The network adapters connect your PC to: a
The adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW® LEDs. These diagnostic LEDs indicate power, network transmit and receive, link established, and collision present conditions as soon as the adapter is connected to the network segment.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized so that you can follow sequential chapters as you install the adapter. Read Chapter 1 first to familiarize yourself with the adapter’s capabilities. Then:
•Copy the software diskettes supplied with the adapter.
•Install the adapters as outlined in Chapter 2.
•Run the diagnostic program supplied with the adapter.
•Connect the adapter to the network as outlined in Chapter 3.
•Install the network drivers required for your application as outlined in the Network Software Installation Guide.
Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities of the adapters.
Chapter 2, Installation, provides instructions for installing the adapters in your computer.
Chapter 3, Making Network Connections, provides instructions and requirements for connecting your adapters to the network.
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