3Com 2000 TR manual About this Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction	1
Terminology	1

Finding Information in this Guide 2

Conventions 2

1OVERVIEW

About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR

TR-in-FE Module 1-1

TR-in-FE Benefits 1-2

Summary of TR-in-FE Module Features 1-3

Hardware 1-3

Software 1-3

2TR-IN-FE CONCEPTS

What is Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE)? 2-1

TR-in-FE Compared to Traditional Methods			2-2
3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet System			2-2
Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module			2-2
How TR-in-FE Works	2-3
Tunneling 2-5
Requirements 2-5
Token Ring Frames	2-5
Virtual LANs (VLANS)	2-7
What is a VLAN	2-7
Advantages of VLAN		2-7
Port-Based Distribution		2-7

3INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE MODULE

Following Safety Information 3-1

Pre-installation Procedure 3-1

Installation 3-2

Post-Installation Checks 3-3

LED Summary	3-3
Checking the Power Supply 3-4
Checking that the TR-in-FE Module is Installed
Correctly	3-5
Checking the Physical Connections 3-5
Jumper Settings	3-6

4ACCESSING MANAGEMENT FEATURES

The VT100 Console			4-1
Choice Field			4-1
Entry Field		4-1
Button	4-2
List Boxes		4-2
Key Board Shortcuts				4-2
Correcting Text Entries				4-2
Default Users			4-3
Console Menu Map			4-3
The LCD Console		4-5
Logging On	4-6
Logging Off	4-7
Automatic Logout			4-7

5CONFIGURING THE TR-IN-FE MODULE

TR-in-FE Module Configuration Map 5-1

Setting Up a Module	5-2
Bridge Parameters	5-3
Spanning Tree	5-3
Source Routing	5-4

Setting Up a VLAN 5-5

TR VLAN Info Setup Screen 5-5