Cabletron Systems pmn manual Chapter Introduction, Using This Guide, Structure Of This Guide

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the 2M46-04R/04RDC SmartSwitch 2000 User’s Guide. This guide describes the 2M46-04R and 2M46-04RDC SmartSwitch 2000 devices and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.

NOTE

The 2M46-04R and 2M46-04RDC have identical features and functions with the exception of their power source connection. The 2M46-04R connects to an ac power source and the 2M46-04RDC connects to a dc power source. Both the

2M46-04R and 2M46-04RDC are referred to as the 2M46-04R unless otherwise specified in this guide.

1.1USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide completely to understand the 2M46-04R features, capabilities, and Local Management functions.

1.2STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly describes the 2M46-04R 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 2M46-04R.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2M46-04R 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.

Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 2M46-04R.

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