CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

 

1.1

Using This Guide

1-1

1.2

Structure of This Guide

1-1

1.3

Overview

1-2

 

1.3.1

Connectivity

1-4

 

1.3.2

Full Duplex Switched Ethernet

1-4

 

1.3.3

Auto-Negotiation

1-4

 

1.3.4

SmartTrunking

1-5

 

1.3.5

Runtime IP Address Discovery

1-5

 

1.3.6

Management

1-6

 

1.3.7

Switching Options

1-6

 

1.3.8

Standards Compatibility

1-7

 

1.3.9

Year 2000 Compliant

1-7

 

1.3.10

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

1-7

1.4

Optional Features

1-7

 

1.4.1

Fast Ethernet Interface Modules

1-8

 

1.4.2

High Speed Interface Modules

1-8

1.5

Document Conventions

1-9

1.6

Getting Help

1-10

1.7

Related Manuals

1-11

CHAPTER 2

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

 

2.1

SmartTrunk

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2-1

2.2

10BASE-T Network

2-1

2.3

100BASE-TX Network

2-2

2.4

100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network

2-2

CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

 

3.1

Required Tools

3-1

3.2

Unpacking the Device

3-2

3.3

Installing Options

3-2

3.4

Installing the Device

3-3

 

3.4.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation

3-3

 

3.4.2

Rackmount Installation

3-4

 

3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device

3-7

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