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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 2H22-08R SmartSwitch 2208
User’s Guide . This guide provides the necessary documentation to install
and operate the 2H22-08R SmartSwitch 2208 standalone device and
provides information concerning network requirements, installation,
troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the 2H22-08R device
features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general
working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful
when using this device.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, and
briefly describes the 2H22-08R features. Directions about how to obtain
additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.
Chapter 2 , Network Requirements , explains the network requirements
to consider before installing the 2H22-08R.
Chapter 3 , Installation , provides instructions on how to install the
2H22-08R and connect segments to the device.
Chapter 4 , Troubleshooting , describes the function of the LANVIEW
LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
Chapter 5 , Local Management , describes how to access Local
Management to configure and manage the 2H22-08R.
NOTE
In this document, the 2H22-08R standalone device is referred
to as either the “2H22-08R” or the “standalone.”