Cabletron Systems F3 user manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cabletron Systems FOT-F3 Fiber Optic Transceiver User’s Manual. This manual serves as a simple installation and reference guide for the FOT-F3 transceiver.

You should have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components before installing the FOT-F3.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

You should read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the FOT-F3 and its capabilities.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities of the FOT-F3, outlines the conventions used in this manual, provides information on how to receive additional help, and provides a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation Requirements, contains the network and hardware requirements that must be met before installing the FOT-F3.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains steps for unpacking the FOT-F3, setting the SQE switch, connecting the transceiver to the network, connecting the transceiver to an active Ethernet device, and, if desired, mounting the transceiver with the Velcro mounts provided with the unit.

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