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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide provides the information needed to install and conﬁgure the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) Module. For more information about the switch itself, see the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR User Guide.

The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module Guide is intended for use by net- work administrators responsible for installing and setting up networking equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of Local Area Networks, Token Ring Networks, and Ethernet. Basic TR-in-FE con- cepts are explained within this guide.

The Release Notes shipped with the TR-in-FE Module may contain information that updates or overrides information in this guide. You should always follow the information in the Release Notes if it is differ- ent from the information given in this guide.

Terminology

In this manual the term TR-in-FE Module is used when referring to the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module.

The device into which the TR-in-FE Module is ﬁtted, is known simply as the Switch. An example of a Switch is 3Com’s SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR. This type of switch is often referred to as an edge-device,edge-switchor boundary switch.

Name used in guide:	Includes:

Switch 2000 TR	SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR

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3Com 2000 TR manual About this Guide, Introduction, Terminology

Contents

For SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR For civilian agencies For units of the Department of Defense About this Guide 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Terminology About this GuideIntroduction Conventions Finding Information in this Guide Overview About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR TR-in-FE Module TR-in-FE Beneﬁts Software Summary of TR-in-FE Module FeaturesHardware 4CHAPTER 1 Overview TR-IN-FE Concepts What is Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet TR-in-FE? Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module TR-in-FE Compared to Traditional Methods3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet System How TR-in-FE Works How TR-in-FE Works Power IIRedundant SuperStack Token Ring Frames TunnelingRequirements 4Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Frame Virtual LANs Vlans What is a VlanAdvantages of Vlan Port-Based Distribution 8CHAPTER 2 TR-IN-FE Concepts Pre-installation Procedure Installing and Setting UP the ModuleFollowing Safety Information Installation LED Summary Post-Installation Checks Checking the Power Supply Checking the Physical Connections Checking that the TR-in-FE Module is Installed Correctly 2TR-in-FE Module Jumper Settings Jumper Settings VT100 Console Accessing Management FeaturesChoice Field Entry Field List Boxes ButtonKey Board Shortcuts Correcting Text Entries Console Menu Map Default UsersDefault Name Password Access Level 1VT100 Console Menu Map with I/O Module Detail LCD Console Switch 2000 TR banner Logging On User Name Default Access Level Password Automatic Logout Logging Off 8CHAPTER 4 Accessing Management Features TR-in-FE Module Conﬁguration Map Configuring the TR-IN-FE Module 2I/O Module Screen Config Setting Up a Module Spanning Tree Bridge Parameters Source Routing TR Vlan Setup Screen Setting Up a VlanTR Vlan Info Setup Screen Scroll the Vlan list using the Up and Down keys TR-in-FE Module Statistics Map Monitoring the TR-IN-FE Module 2TR Port Statistics Screen Statistics Overview 3Sample TR Port Statistics Trafﬁc Screen Port Statistics Trafﬁc Jam Counts Clearing Screen Counters ’information de Sécurité Importante Important Safety Information Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen Screen Access level required Screen Access Rights 2APPENDIX B Screen Access Rights TR-in-FE Cable Speciﬁcation TR-IN-FE Module Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Speciﬁcations Core mm Cladding mm Numerical Aperture Does the Cable Provide Sufﬁcient Bandwidth?Example TR-in-FE Cable Speciﬁcation 4APPENDIX C TR-IN-FE Module Technical Specifications 3Com Bulletin Board Service Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web Site Support from Your Network Supplier 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service3ComForum on CompuServe Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Fax Number Support from 3ComReturning Products for Repair 4APPENDIX D Technical Support Numbers Page Hardware 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Governing LAW