Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cabletron Systems MRXI/LM Local Management for the Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T HUB User's Manual. This manual serves as a simple reference guide for using MRXI/LM™, providing information to help you configure the MRXI™ and MRXI-2 and, if necessary, diagnose problems with your network.

NOTE: This manual covers both the MRXI and MRXI-2. The two units are functionally identical. The MRXI provides connections for ports 1 through 12 via a 50 pin Champ connector, while the MRXI-2 provides twelve RJ-45 connectors. Throughout this manual the term MRXI is used to cover both units unless otherwise specified.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to become familiar with its contents and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of MRXI/LM. A general working knowledge of Ethernet networks and the IEEE 802.3 standard is necessary for interpreting and using MRXI/LM.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, briefly describes features and functions performed by the Hub and MRXI/LM, and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Attaching the Console, describes terminal characteristics, connecting console cabling, and configuring the management console.

Chapter 3, Getting Started, describes the initial steps required to access MRXI/LM. It describes each of the screens and the available commands.

Chapter4, Using the Device/Board/Port Counters Screen, describes the status and statistics information available for the MRXI.

Chapter 5, Using Community Names, describes entering and using a community names table.

Chapter 6, MRXI/LM Messages, explains messages that can appear at the top of the MRXI/LM terminal display.

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Contents Cabletron SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH Page FCC Notice Using the DEVICE/PORT ContentsContents Introduction Using Community NamesContents Using this Manual Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Mrxi MRXI/LMRelated Manuals Cabletron Systems MRX/MRXI 10BASE-T HUB Installation GuideIntroduction Remote LANVIEW/WINDOWS Getting HelpIntroduction Chapter Attaching the Console Local Management ConsoleTerminal Setup Requirements Menu Function Selection XoffAttaching the Console Console Cable Configuration Attaching the Console Attaching the Console Using the Management Keyboard Chapter Getting StartedUnderstanding the Screens and Commands MRXI/LM ScreensAccessing Local Management VIA Terminal DEVICE/PORT Information ScreenPassword Screen Mrxi Snmp Local Management Screen Pin Male Connector Pin Female Connector Mrxi end Modem end Getting Started Accessing Local Management VIA ModemCable Configuration Accessing Local ManagementGetting Started Getting Started Chapter Using the DEVICE/PORT Information Screen Using the DEVICE/PORT Information ScreenDevice Information Port InformationSPIM-T1 Command Menu Selections Modified Screen Information has Been SavedChapter Using Community Names Community Names ScreenCommunity Names Table Command Menu Selections Using Community Names TOO Many Characters Entered Chapter MRXI/LM MessagesMRXI/LM Messages Illegal Information EnteredMRXI/LM Messages Changing the MRXI/LM Password