Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R manual Chapter Introduction, Using This Guide, Structure Of This Guide

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the 2H23-50R/2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 User’s Guide. This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 standalone devices and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.

1.1USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide completely to understand the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R 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.

NOTE

Unless it is noted differently, the information in this guide applies to both the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 devices. The 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R are also referred to as 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 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R 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 2H23-50R or the 2H33-37R.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R and connect networks to those devices.

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 and use Local Management to configure and manage the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R.

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