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Chapter 1 Introduction
Using the 9E312 and 9E423 User’s Guide .................................................................1-2
Related Manuals............................................................................................................1-3
Software Conventions.................................................................................................. 1-4
Common 9E312 and 9E423 Window Fields....................................................... 1-4
Using Buttons and Menus.................................................................................... 1-5
Getting Help.................................................................................................................. 1-6
Using On-line Help................................................................................................1-6
Getting Help from Cabletron Systems Technical Support...............................1-6
9E312 and 9E423 Firmware..........................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2 The 9E312/9E423 Module View
Viewing Module Information......................................................................................2-2
Front Panel Information........................................................................................2-3
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................2-4
The 9E312/9E423 Module Port Status Display................................................. 2-7
The Chassis Manager Window............................................................................ 2-8
Viewing the Device Type......................................................................................2-9
Managing the Module.................................................................................................. 2-9
Setting the Device Date and Time....................................................................... 2-9
Enabling and Disabling Bridge Ports................................................................ 2-11
Using the Find Source Address Feature.................................................................. 2-11
I/F Summary Information......................................................................................... 2-12
Interface Description Fields................................................................................2-13
Interface Performance Statistics/Bar Graphs.................................................. 2-14
Interface Detail Window.....................................................................................2-15
Interface Detail Window Statistics............................................................. 2-16
Making Sense of Interface Statistics........................................................... 2-18
Testing and Disabling the Current Interface....................................................2-18
Using the Applications Pull-down menu.........................................................2-19