Audience

This guide is intended for the following people at your site:

Network manager or administrator

Hardware installer

Structure of This Guide

This guide contains five chapters, three appendices, and an index:

Chapter 1 - Introduction Presents the key features and management functions of the EMM.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Installing the Module Provides illustrated procedures for installing the EMM into the ONline System Concentrator. This chapter also describes the front panel indicators (LEDs), the Reset Button, and RS-232 serial port connector. It also explains how to connect a terminal to the EMM.

Chapter 3, Startup and Management Functions – Explains how to configure the EMM to manage an Ethernet network. These configurations include terminal settings, default system values, and configuring the EMM for communication with SNMP-based management systems. This chapter also describes how to monitor your Ethernet network using the SHOW commands.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting – Provides help in isolating and correcting problems that may arise during installation and during normal operation.

Chapter 5, Software Download Instructions – Explains how to download new software code to the Flash EPROM in the EMM.

Appendix A, Specifications – Provides technical specifications for the EMM, such as the electrical and environmental specifications.

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