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About this Guide The Magnum Router User’s Guide describes how to install and configure the Magnum Router.
The Magnum Router is shipped with the Magnum GUI (graphical user interface) Manager, a
configuration and management software for Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP and NT Workstation
4.0. The Magnum Router GUI Manager and all its features are detailed throughout this guide.
Additionally, this guide provides a brief introduction to Frame Relay and offers sample
configurations.
The Magnum Router User’s Guide is divided into two parts.
Part 1 - About the Magnum Router.
Part 2 - Using the Magnum Router GUI Manager.
Part 1
Containing chapters 1 through 4, Part 1 describes the Magnum Router itself, and what’s
required to get the unit up and running.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 - Before You Begin
Describes the Magnum Router and its features and specifications. Also explains
what you’ll need for installation.
Chapter 3 - Planning and Preparation
Suggests how you might plan the Magnum Router installation and configuration
in advance.
Chapter 4 - Installing the Hardware
Explains how to install the Magnum Router into a Marathon chassis.
Part 2
Chapters 5 through 10 comprise Part 2 of the User’s Guide. These chapters explain how to
install the software, and detail the many features of the Magnum Router GUI Manager.
Chapter 5 – Magnum Router Manager software Installation
Explains how to install the Magnum Router GUI Manager on your computer.
Chapter 6 – Logging onto a Magnum Router
Details how to access a Magnum Router from the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 7 – Magnum Router Manager GUI Manager
Describes the various functions of the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 8 – Magnum Router Manager Specialized Functions
Describes the functions that are exclusive to the Magnum Router Manager.
Chapter 9 – Sample Configurations
This chapter gives some real world examples of how to program the Magnum Router.
Chapter 10 – Troubleshooting
This chapter gives some common problems and solutions to problems that may occur
with the Magnum Router.
Chapter 11 – Cable Specifications
This chapter covers the cables used in connecting the Magnum Router to other devices.
Chapter 12 – Marathon Configuration
This chapter covers the steps required to program a Micom Marathon to function with
the Mangum Router.