CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2E43-51/2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 User’s Guide. This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate the 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 devices and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
1.1USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide to completely understand the 2E43-51 and
2E43-51R 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.
Unless it is noted differently, the information in this guide applies to both the 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 devices. Unless the information pertains only to the 2E43-51 or the 2E43-51R, the device is referred to as either the “2E43-51” or the “device”.
1.2STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly describes the 2E43-51 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 2E43-51.
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2E43-51 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.
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