Designing and Expanding the Network 2 - 1
2Designing and
Expanding the Network
This chapter contains configuration information that will help you to plan
your network. Install all equipment using only approved cables for proper
operation. Refer to Appendix A, the section Fiber Cables and Connectors,
for information on fiber cable and connecto r requirements.
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑Understanding the General Rules
❑Determining Maximum 10BASE-FL Link Distances
❑Choosing a Network Backbone Cabl ing Structure
❑10BASE-FL Module Configurations
❑Connecting External Network Devices
❑Fault-Tolerant Configurations