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Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s Guide

Unless differentiated by model number or other specific reference, all infor- mation applies to all models.

Overview of the User Guide

♦Chapter 1, Introduction. Provides information on Fast Ethernet net- works, and introduces the features of the DFE-2600 series hubs.

♦Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started in setting up the hub.

♦Chapter 3, Understanding Indicators. Describes all LED indicators

on the hub front panel. Understanding these indicators is essential to effectively using the hub.

♦Chapter 4, Making Connections. Provides information on connecting

to the hub twisted-pair and console ports, stacking hubs, and linking with other 100BASE-TX hubs.

♦Chapter 5, Master Hub Setup and Management. Provides information on using the management agent built into master models in the 2600 series.

♦Chapter 6, Web-based Network Management. Provides detailed in- formation on managing the network through an internet browser.

♦Appendix A, Cables and Connectors. Provides specifications on the cables and connectors used with the hubs.

♦Appendix B, Boot Configuration File. Describes the DFE-2600 series master hub boot configuration file.

♦Appendix C, Specifications. Lists the hubs’ specifications.

♦Appendix D, Glossary. Provides the meaning for some networking terms used in this manual.

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