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Preface
The Nortel Networks* BayStack*
This guide provides instructions for installing the Device Manager software and summarizes procedures for using Device Manager and the
This guide includes the following information:
•A summary of management options for the switch
•Instructions to install Device Manager software
•A summary of navigation procedures for Device Manager and initial setup procedures using Device Manager
•An overview of the Web management interface
•Common startup problems and how to troubleshoot them
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network administrators with the following background:
•Basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet* bridging, and IP and IPX routing
•Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
•Basic knowledge of network topologies
•Experience with windowing systems, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), or Web browsers
Getting Started with the BayStack