Using the TRMMIM Hub View

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To attach or wrap a module’s FNB left and right connections using the Module FNB Configuration window:

1.Click mouse button 1 on the FNB Interface in the list. The list entry will be highlighted to show that it is selected.

2.Click mouse button 1 on the Attach or Wrap option for the connection that you wish to manipulate (Left or Right).

3.Click on . The desired FNB connection operation will be performed.

To change a module’s FNB Bypass state using the Module FNB Configuration window:

1.Click mouse button 1 on the desired FNB Interface in the list. The list entry will be highlighted to show that they are selected.

2.Click mouse button 1 on the Bypass: Enable or Disable option.

3.Click on . The desired FNB Bypass operation will be performed.

The Network 1 interface of your TRMMIM is dedicated to monitoring FNB 1. If you enable a module’s FNB Bypass state for FNB 1, that module (and its ports) will no longer be in contact with the managed ring, and will form their own self-contained (orphan) ring.

To change a module’s Ring Port Bypass state using the Module FNB Configuration window:

1.Click mouse button 1 on the FNB Interface in the list. The list entry will be highlighted to show that it is selected.

2.Click mouse button 1 on the RP Bypass: Enable or Disable option.

3.Click on . The desired Ring Port Bypass operation will be performed.

Clearing the Module FNB Configuration Window Selections

Clicking at the bottom of the Module FNB Configuration window will return all options to their unselected state.

Note that clicking will not undo any FNB operations which you have

set by clicking .

Controlling Token Ring Speed

Token Ring networks can operate at either 4 or 16 Mbps. All modules connected to the same network must operate at the same speed.

Managing the Hub at the Module Level

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Cabletron Systems TRMMIM manual Controlling Token Ring Speed, Clearing the Module FNB Configuration Window Selections