3Com 5104M-FB1, 5102M-FBP, 510M-FBP Designing and Expanding the Network

2 Designing and Expanding the Network

This chapter contains configuration information to help you design your network. It describes how to configure networks using the ONline System Concentrator and the ONline 10BASE-FB Modules. It also provides examples of network cabling structures and Ethernet network cabling solutions.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❑Understanding the General Rules

❑Determining Maximum Fiber Link Distances

❑Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure

❑10BASE-FB Module Configurations

❑Fault-Tolerant Configurations

Note: To ensure proper operation of your network, install all equipment using only approved cables. Refer to Appendix A for information on cable requirements.

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