Enterasys Networks Fast Network 10 manual Connecting the FN10 to the Network

Chapter 2: Unpacking and Installing Your FN10

NOTE

See the FN10 Local Console Manager (LCM) Commands Reference Card for a list of all LCM commands, including each command’s options.

2.4 CONNECTING THE FN10 TO THE NETWORK

Installations vary depending on existing wiring, application objectives, and other considerations. Be sure to have your current network topology map available or contact your network administrator.

The FN10 can be connected via 10BASE-T (or optional Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX) cable to a punch-down block or patch panel located in a wiring closet. Individual devices are then connected to the FN10 at either the punch-down block or patch panel, usually via unshielded twisted-pair cabling.

For each device you connect to the FN10 through a punch-down block or patch panel, do the following:

1.Connect one end of the 10BASE-T (or optional 100BASE-TX) cable to the device’s network interface card.

2.Connect the other end of the 10BASE-T cable to a connector on the punch-down block or patch panel.

3.Connect one end of a second 10BASE-T cable to the connector on the punch-down block or patch panel.

4.Connect the other end of the second 10BASE-T cable to a numbered port on the FN10.

For each device you directly connect to the FN10, do the following:

1.Connect one end of the 10BASE-T (or optional 100 BASE-TX) cable to the device’s network interface card.

2.Connect the other end of the 10BASE-T cable to a numbered port on the FN10.

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