2 Designing and ExpandingtheNetwork

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 connector requirements.

This chapter contains the following sections:

Understanding the General Rules

Determining Maximum 10BASE-FL Link Distances

Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure

10BASE-FL Module Configurations

Connecting External Network Devices

Fault-Tolerant Configurations

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