Designing and Expanding the Network 2 - 1
2Designing and
Expanding the Network
This chapter contains configuratio n information to help you design your
network. It describes how to configure networks using the ONline System
Concentrator and the ONline 10BASE-FB Mod ule s. It also provides
examples of network cabling struct ures and Ethernet network cabling
solutions.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑Understanding the General R ules
❑Determining Maximum Fiber Lin k Distances
❑Choosing a Network Backbone Cabl ing Structure
❑10BASE-FB Module Configuration s
❑Fault-Tolerant Configurations
Note: To ensure proper operation of your ne two rk, install all
equipment using only approved cables. Refer to Appendix
A for information on cable requirements.