Asante Technologies 1012 manual Intended Audience Conventions Used In This Manual

Intended

Audience

Conventions

Used In This

Manual

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for Ethernet local area network (LAN) administrators.Although it assumes some familiarity with the use of AsantéView 2.2 as a network management tool, the manual attempts to present information in a form understandable by peo- ple who do not have an in-depth understanding of network tech- nology.

Text that you are required to enter is generally displayed as bolded:

This is text you should enter

When a procedure tells you to “enter xyz”, you should always enter the text exactly as shown. If you are required to press Enter after entering the text, the procedure will tell you.

This kind of bolded text is used when special emphasis is neces- sary.

When certain information is noteworthy, it is presented in a spe- cial format:

❖Note:You must have AsantéView 2.2 In-Band to mange the AsantéBridge 1012. ❖

When information is especially important, it is presented in the following format:

❖Important:The software update function is complex and should be understood before you attempt it. Please read through the following description before you use this command. ❖

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